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Urinary incontinence caused by PD or medications?
I just read an article that indicated many cases of Urinary incontinence in women especially are due to poor pelvic muscle conditioning and low hormones. That this can be often greatly improved through physiotherapy, exercises and hormonal treatment.
Anyone have experience/knowledge with this approach ?
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I had pelvic floor PT after a prostate procedure and it was useful. Should work for women too and it can't hurt to try it.
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2 ReactionsYou're right physiotherapy and hormonal treatment can help some women. But when those don't work, sacral neuromodulation (bladder pacemaker) is an option for urge incontinence. It's a small implant that regulates the nerves controlling the bladder. I've seen patients try everything else with no result, then get their life back with this.
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4 ReactionsHello @jackcol315,
You are asking a good question about Parkinson's and urinary incontinence. I have had a lot of success with PTNS therapy. Here is information about this type of treatment: https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/urology/news/expanding-neuromodulation-for-overactive-bladder-tibial-sacral-and-beyond/mac-20594008
I would encourage you to see if your hospital system offers this type of treatment.
How long have you been experiencing urinary incontinence? What treatments have you tried?
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