How an Olympic Runner Found Relief From Fecal Incontinence
ACCESSWIRE•19/10/2026•12:40 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤InterStim™ sacral neuromodulation targets sacral nerves involved in bowel control
- ➤Krishna Stanton received Medtronic’s first implanted device in 2007
- ➤InterStim X™ is Medtronic’s newer sacral neuromodulation system
- ➤Therapy risks include infection, lead migration, device problems, and uncomfortable stimulation
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / October 19, 2026 / The patient featured in this story was compensated by Medtronic.
As a former Australian Olympian and Commonwealth Games marathon silver medalist, Krishna Stanton knew endurance. She knew how to keep going when her legs were tired. She knew how to trust her body over long distances.
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