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Ten week after surgery, I still experience limited "stress incontinence" like when I suddently cough or get up from a chair. I started pelvic floor exercises with a PT 4 weeks ago, and expect to continue for the next 6 weeks. I do have pre-existing OAB issues whereby my bladder feels it is full when it is only 1/3 full. I have gotten up about 3 times at night for decades and still do. Over these years, I tried all kinds of OAB medications which either did not work or raised my blood pressure (e.g. myrbetriq). I tried electrical stimation therapy (PTNS), I even tried Botox injection...none worked. There are some drugs like vibegron and tolterodine which I have not yet tried which I plan to discuss with my uroligst during my next appointment (not with high hopes given my past experiences but out of curiosity). As for the limited stress incontience which I am easily managing with Depend day and night briefs, I am hoping it will gradually improve as I continue my pelvic floor exercise.

We are all in the same boat. I wish you luck.

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You might look into Gemtesa. It can Reduce stress incontinence, which you’re having at night. It does not significantly affect blood pressure.

It’s interesting that you found Myrbetriq affected your blood pressure. I’ve had high blood pressure ever since taking Zytiga, but Myrbetriq Has never caused me a problem. I do take three medications twice a day to get my blood pressure below normal.