Peeing!

I ve only just seen this topic so hope you ll let me join in I ve hated my bladder since I was 18 and started having cistitus and bladder infections this went on until I hit the menapause which coincided with leaving a relationship ( no sex) and the infections completely stopped however I think it has caused me to have psychological problems believing I need the loo then feeling full and feeling I can't wait and panicking So for a number of years I haven't gone on trips I would like to I like others have said always have to know where toilets are when I do go out and just wouldn't go if it was going to be awkward to find one I would love to join long country walks etc I do most things on my own so I don't have to be embarrassed or embarrassing , when I m out with people I feel like a 4 year old needing a wee and even after I ve been I ll get a thought like ' wouldn't it be awful if I need to go again' that thought takes over until I feel full and uncomfortable
The first time I plucked up courage to talk to a doc I was tired just finished a night shift and had a few tears he called me a middle age neurotic woman I got up and walked out he ran after me but I carried on walking it took me years before I told another doctor he offered me hypnotism but that failed miserably and I couldn't be hypnotised 20 years later I had one more try with a lady doctor she was sweet but sent me away with a list of pelvic floor exercises so I ve never been back I know my bladder is ok I go through the night without getting up and sometimes when I m relaxed ( and there's a loo nearby ) I can go 4 or even 5 hours it's my head but I ve given up hope now and just limit myself to what I do Sorry for the length of this post

I have had a sensitive bladder for years, since giving birth to my son. It was a nightmare at work where I would have to go every 30 - 40 minutes, and it was commented on. I had to plan going out, know where the loos were and it was the first place I went on arriving anywhere. Things got worse after kidney cancer, when a benign lesion was removed from my bladder along with a kidney. I was the prescribed solifenacin, which has changed my life. I frequently note with relief and amusement that I have gone 3-4 hours without thinking about a pee. Only downside, a recent move and change of GP drew the comment that solifenacin costs £60.00 per month to prescribe. However it has changed my quality of life immensely. Its no joke, feeling that need to pee, hour in, hour out.

Finally had a letter from the hospital to say nothing untoward has been found and I've been referred back to my GP. Thankfully the Replens has helped enormously and having a she wee in the car means that travelling isn't such a nightmare. May ask the GP for some hormone cream when I see her. Even though it's been a horrid few weeks [wish I'd had the letter from the hospital before I went on holiday as I've been worrying a lot about it over the past few days] I've had a really good check up that would have cost a fortune if I'd paid privately for it, and I even plucked up the courage to do the bowel cancer screening test as well [also came back ok].

I think one thing you can draw comfort from, is by the amount of posts in response to your problem, you're not the only one. Me included. I won't add, as so many good suggestions re various remedies. Only thing I would say is, there is a tendency, if you suffer (and it doesn't have to be a medical problem, just getting on a bit, muscles weakening, childbirth, it's a common problem) there can be a tendency to not drink enough. Real dilemma. Do I drink (especially in this weather) to keep hydrated (or potential kidney stones) or drink plenty to keep hydrated to avoid other issues. Hope you can find something to suit from all the good suggestions on here and find that balance between good hydration and having to hang around public toilets! Not recommended! Wherever I go now, I have to check the facilities. Damn and blast you old age.

I almost hesitate to post further on this thread as now get umpteen adverts for various peeing/incontinence aids! But this one is too good not to pass on and only £20!

kampa khazi

Could fit into a capacious tote bag

It's early in the morning so they shouldn't be running late. There's no way that I can travel round the ring road with a full bladder. I wasn't sure how much to drink etc so you've been very helpful Riverwalk. Can't say I'm looking forward to it but I assume they can't treat me for atrophy till they've ruled out everything else, and the constant need to wee does ring a few alarm bells. Although, I am reassured by the fact that my change in lifestyle has improved that a lot.

Very helpful info Riverwalk I will remember this for the future.

Tegan do not attempt to arrive at the hospital with a full bladder! Physically you will find it difficult and the idea will cause you stress.

Generally, the bladder's capacity is 600 - 800mls, with the urge to urinate at around 200mls.

I would drink normally at home so you are well hydrated, pass urine before you leave, and arrive at the hospital say 45 minutes early. Take a bottle of water and drink about 500mls - assuming you have normal kidneys, urine is constantly entering the bladder so there'll be some there already.

Worth checking on arrival what time you are likely to be seen - rare to be seen right on time.

Yes definitely a problem! Would like to know if anyone can use a sheewee without having to take everything down in the nether region!

rascal Your tests seem to confirm what I thought would be the problem.

Oh gettingonabit yes it holds out good now thankfully! I had two problems one was sorted by an op for a prolaps. I am prescribed Regurin for the other problem.So things are holding out now! I have a sheewee and have tried it out in the bathroom without much success! It seemed to wet the leg of my trousers! The zip in my jeans isn't long enough so they need to be at my feet! I wanted to be able to just slip it in and a leak accomplished. So not tried it out as looks like I'll have to bare all! Oh! I'm away to have another read at all the posts on this subject so I can have another good laugh!

I think that, of all the stuff I've recently bought the Peebol is going to be that thing that is the most useful. I've got a hospital appointment next week so hope that they can then prescribe me vagifem or something like that.Problem is, I have to go there with a full bladder ...

I'm coming a bit late to the thread, which has moved on to shewees etc.
I saw a gynaecologist about Irritable bladder, and she told me to take my tablet (vesicare) at night rather than in the morning. I seems to be much more effective that way.
Also she put me on vagifem pessaries.
It's not perfect, and I still wear a pant liner, but its an awful lot better than it was!

Hope your bladder is holding up to all that laughing, rascal!

Oh what a laugh I've had!

...please tell me that the Sheewee knickers that keep popping up on my Facebook page are ONLY on my Facebook page and I haven't made them go 'public' ...

But it 'doubles up as a comfortable chair'; what's not to like...

Or this

Travelcommode

Wouldn't fit your handbag!

I do honestly feel sorry for you ladies, what is so easy for us (apart from nettles) is so difficult for you.

I haven't tried them but there's

TravelJane

I've seen the TravelJohn in action when with a male patient; obviously it's always easier for the boys!

You would need to stand and pull pants down at least a few inches but no need to squat. Unroll the bag which the pink thing is at the top of, when you pee into it the crystals turn into a solid gel so there's no urine to spill. You seal the top and put into bin.

I've not progressed to that level yet...I'll let you know when I do.

Right someone please explain how a sheewee can actually work properly.
Supposing you are out and about and wearing trousers. You go behind the bush, you have to pull down your trousers and pants far enough to get the device in place so you can pee into it.

How then how would you stop the pee from then dribbling down onto your trousers and shoes. Like pouring any liquid out of a jug if you don't pour it fast enough it trickles down the side of the device. Even if you can still crouch down you have to get your pants up by your knees or they will get wet.

It's the thought that female anatomy is not geared up to allow women to project the stream of pee away from your body as most men do.
Little boys practice such things early in life seeing who can pee up the wall the highest.

I am one of the lucky ones who can still crouch down for a pee.

Just had a practice. Agree that it's impossible to not dribble . Still better than what could have happened to the S.O's car the other week though. Has anyone tried the Whizz yet?

I agree with that. So long as you can get up again once crouched. There's the rub these days.

Well, I'd buy them. Dilemma; leggings are great for key in door syndrome [no zips and buttons to hold you up] but awful for using gadgets with. When we were young and used to drive round Europe I found that wearing long skirts were the best thing to wear. Obviously no good in the car but good for crouching in hedgerows.