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How do you cope with Overactive Bladder/Urge incontinence?

Posted by ainsleigh @ainsleigh, Mar 10, 2021

Does anyone have suggestions on how to cope with overactive bladder and urge incontinence? Are there any meds that can help without causing unwanted side effects?

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | May 8, 2022
In reply to @lindes "My urinary problems were traced to a prolapsed bladder (Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL), and after this..." + (show)
@lindes

My urinary problems were traced to a prolapsed bladder (Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL), and after this was repaired, I do not have any problems anymore.

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Thanks for sharing your experience. I am in the study and testing stage. You are encouraging.
Chris

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ellen307 | @ellen307 | May 10, 2022

What testing are you in I just had sugery for rectal prolapse and Bladder prolapse, also take Vescare 20 mg

Seems to help.
Had surgery for Rectal Prolapse April 8th, doing alot better at least I can sit which I could not do before surgery

Only been one month still cannot lift anything heavy.
Have a great day Ellen307

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mkb53 | @mkb53 | May 11, 2022

Thanks for sharing. I had the UDT and I am scheduled for PT, bladder training/pelvic floor. Trying to avoid taking medication because of side effects.

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marye2 | @marye2 | May 12, 2022
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@jerome38

This is for men with enlarged prostate with natural means to at least reduce toilet trips which happen only when first sleeping.

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My husband had incontinence with his enlarged prostate. His urologist did a "urolift" which placed stents that help the ureter have enough room to operate. Much of his issue was that he never truly emptied his bladder and it was always full. Now, he has little or no urine retention. Also, they advised that he should avoid constipation, which also blocks the ureter. Of course, this was an ongoing problem, so his bladder is not great. His life since the urolift is much better; less incontinence and nighttime wakening.

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ellen307 | @ellen307 | May 12, 2022
In reply to @mkb53 "Thanks for sharing. I had the UDT and I am scheduled for PT, bladder training/pelvic floor...." + (show)
@mkb53

Thanks for sharing. I had the UDT and I am scheduled for PT, bladder training/pelvic floor. Trying to avoid taking medication because of side effects.

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Thanks for sharing let me know how you make out with PT for bladder/training/pelvic floor
Like the Kegels exercises. Have been doing these at home which helps.
I was having many leaks every time I stand up what a pain getting better.

Good lucl
ellen307

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mkb53 | @mkb53 | May 12, 2022
In reply to @ellen307 "Thanks for sharing let me know how you make out with PT for bladder/training/pelvic floor Like..." + (show)
@ellen307

Thanks for sharing let me know how you make out with PT for bladder/training/pelvic floor
Like the Kegels exercises. Have been doing these at home which helps.
I was having many leaks every time I stand up what a pain getting better.

Good lucl
ellen307

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Will do. Also waiting to get scheduled for PTNS for a 12 week plan. Hoping that will help me too!

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cnh | @cnh | May 14, 2022

I just got out of surgery Friday and had vesicovaginal fistula, The fistula was closed, botox in the bladder to help with spasms, and the sling was taken out. My vaginal wall was thin which could have caused some of the bladder leakage problems. At first both male doctors, urologists, thought it was stress incontinence when it was the fistula causing the problem. So hopefully after 3 weeks when I get the catheter out I will know if its closed. This was done robotically and with a female doctor. Go girl power!!!

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mkb53 | @mkb53 | May 16, 2022

Interesting. Best wishes for a successful outcome!

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lindes | @lindes | May 17, 2022
In reply to @cnh "I just got out of surgery Friday and had vesicovaginal fistula, The fistula was closed, botox..." + (show)
@cnh

I just got out of surgery Friday and had vesicovaginal fistula, The fistula was closed, botox in the bladder to help with spasms, and the sling was taken out. My vaginal wall was thin which could have caused some of the bladder leakage problems. At first both male doctors, urologists, thought it was stress incontinence when it was the fistula causing the problem. So hopefully after 3 weeks when I get the catheter out I will know if its closed. This was done robotically and with a female doctor. Go girl power!!!

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They keep the catheter in for 3 weeks? I had mine in for 10 days only! Catheters are the main source of UTI's, you have to watch it like crazy!

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cnh | @cnh | May 21, 2022

What procedure did you have?
My doctor wants to keep it dry while healing. Two weeks is not enough as I know from previous surgeries.

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