Peeing!

I've just bought some Urostemol tablets for what I assume is an overactive bladder, but haven't taken them yet as I'm having a scan in a few weeks time after having a PMB. Atrophy was diagnosed at the hospital a ffew weeks ago but they want to have a better look. One of my concerns was the number of times I had to go to the loo (especially at night)...but I'm also not going on long walks any more because of the number of times I've had to find a loo (or a bush) at very short notice. It is affecting my life. I have switched to decaff q1tea and coffee and am limiting how much liquid I drink and I have been better recently. I'll take the Urestomol after I've had the scan. My lady doctor didn't mention atrophy when she did my referral which worried me terribly. I've had irritable bowel for most of my adult life which now seems have improved....maybe it would be too unfair to have irritable bowel and nervous bladder!

Thanks all. I've read that it's thought that around 45% of women (and men, too, suffer with some form of overactive bladder. It's scandalous that it's not taken seriously by GPs.

I was pleased when I saw those TV ads on a while back but they seem to have disappeared now.

I've no idea how many older women are not living life to the full because of this distressing condition.

I think male gps don't know about vaginal atrophy unless someone suggests it to them! The treatment is very helpful.

I suffered with the same problem for many years worrying everytime you went out there was a toilet nearby.I didn't realise you could get help for it ,but after going to my doctor she put me on Tolterodine tartrate tablets.

Although its not perfect my quality of life is much much better.

I feel sorry for you, what a shame but It's more common that you may think. I found pelvic floor exercises helped. 5 mins morning and night of squats and buttock clenching anytime I was sitting in the car at traffic lights + whenever I remembered throughout the day. It took a few weeks but definitely an improvement. Worth a try. Good Luck.