Lawrenceville & Braselton · Overactive Bladder · implanted device
What if Altaviva doesn't work for me?
By Advanced Urology ·
What's the short answer?
Settings can often be adjusted first.
If it still doesn't help enough, other options remain, such as bladder Botox, InterStim, or medicines.
The device can be turned off or removed if needed.
When should you see a urologist about this?
If your bladder symptoms persist, schedule a visit to talk about next steps.
Asking about PTNS?
Dacula patients sometimes ask us for PTNS by name. We don't schedule the weekly needle version of PTNS at any Advanced Urology office. What we do have is Altaviva, an implantable stimulator for the tibial nerve.
What is it like being seen as a Dacula patient?
Hamilton Mill and Dacula readers have two doors to choose from: Crown Pointe Way in Lawrenceville and Old Winder Highway in Braselton. The first visit covers your history and an exam, and lab work or imaging is often handled before you head home.
How do we handle this for Dacula patients?
Dacula patients with urgency or leaks often start with a short bathroom log and pelvic floor therapy. Medicines, office Botox injections, InterStim and the Altaviva implant are the next steps our urologists can offer.
How should a Dacula patient prepare?
Before a Dacula appointment, write a few lines about your symptoms and questions, gather earlier lab or imaging reports, and list your prescriptions. A spouse or friend can come along to listen and take notes.
When is it time to check in with us?
Reach our team at (678) 344-8900 when something new shows up, a result arrives that you do not understand, or a medicine stops helping. Mention Dacula when you call, and say whether Lawrenceville or Braselton works for you.
What else might Dacula readers want?
What else do patients ask?
Is a bladder diary really useful?
A Dacula bathroom log kept over a long weekend often reveals habits, like that third afternoon coffee, that reshape the first plan.
Can Dacula patients pick between two offices?
Yes. Lawrenceville on Crown Pointe Way and Braselton on Old Winder Highway both see Dacula patients, and procedures take place in Lawrenceville.
Which videos can help?
- Watch: OAB Patient Testimonial with Dr. Vik Sabarwal (60 sec)
- Watch: Overactive Bladder Patient Testimonial: Dr. Vik Sabarwal
These open on Advanced Urology's YouTube channel.
How do I book a visit?
Our Lawrenceville and Braselton teams both look forward to helping Dacula neighbors with this.
Request an appointment at Advanced Urology near Dacula. (678) 344-8900 Book online