How do you cope with Overactive Bladder/Urge incontinence?

I have had an overactive bladder for over 20 years and nothing has helped me then I moved to Sydney I’m originally from Melbourne in the meantime for the last 8months been seeing a Professor in urology. I take medication ie Betmiga I have a vaginal cream Ovestrin twice weekly I have to drink lots of water at least 1 Ltr or more if possible I’m 78 years old and my bladder drives me crazy. Has anyone any other ideas.

Estrogen vaginal cream a cap full every other day will help bladder problems. It works

@ainsleigh
I’m late to this discussion but I had an overactive bladder about 10 years ago and tried a medication from a urologist that did not work. I happened to be referred to a woman urologist who said I had the beginning of bladder prolapse...dropped bladder. I used Poise at that time to prevent leakage and accidents. Surgery or a pessary was the option.
About a year later when the prolapse had reached its final stage I got fitted for a pessary...took a couple of different fittings. I use vaginal estrogen twice a week when I remove the pessary . I have not had an uncontrollable urge or any problems with inserting or removing the pessary or with the estrogen...just a pea size amount twice a week. I don’t feel the pessary one bit. I was scheduled for physical therapy when I received the pessary but only went to the first session. I do pelvic exercises on a semi regular basis but I have gym classes during the week and walk and exercise daily.
I think everything combined helped me to return to normal. I can hold it in if necessary but don’t if I can help it.

Was just wondering if anyone here was ever told they had a prolapsed bladder and that it could be the cause. I am glad I never opted for the mesh surgery and that a simple thing like a $50 pessary was the answer.

Hope this helps someone else . BTW I have an 80th birthday coming up and have to keep checking my birth certificate for a typo. Old dogs can learn new tricks lol.

Regards from FL Mary

Has anyone used the AZO supplement for over active bladder and had great results?

Welcome @mkb53. I moved your question about AZO supplement for an overactive bladder to this existing discussion:
- How do you cope with Overactive Bladder/Urge incontinence? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/overactive-bladderurge-incontinence/

I did this so you can connect with other members like @ainsleigh @mariyamakabo @lcbrust @danceswithhooves @thiele @lindes @imallears who may have similar experiences to share.

MKB, was AZO recommended to you by your doctor?

Also with my overactive bladder I have no feeling when my pee is coming therefore I have to change at least 4 to 5 times adayu and once at 2am
I have to accept my situation even though it’s very difficult I’m still attending to see the professor so fingers crossed