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Incontinence advice please

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janeainsworth Mon 07-Dec-20 07:46:25

m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=km3o3cC2Nfs

This was sent to me by a physiotherapist friend. In her words, it’s a bit risqué but it might help smile

PollyDolly Mon 07-Dec-20 07:05:43

Pelvis floor exercises can be found in the internet. Most of the bladder leakage pad manufacturers promote the exercises on their websites too.
I've heard so many bad reports on incontinence surgery and I think you will be waiting a very long time for a physiotherapy referral although you might consider going private which could get you seen sooner.

NotAGran55 Mon 07-Dec-20 07:04:25

If you google Vaginal mesh scandal you will get a lot of information on this subject.

There is a procedure where a Botox type drug called zuidex is in injected to tighten up the area but this isn’t without it’s problems .

As Oceanmama advises - do a lot of research.

OceanMama Mon 07-Dec-20 06:53:23

I haven't heard of that treatment. How about asking your doctor for a referral to a pelvic floor physiotherapist?

If your friend is talking about vaginal mesh implants, I suggest you research this very carefully before making a decision. I think these are more likely to be used for prolapses though.

No expert here or personal experience. Just some thoughts.

Harri1 Sun 06-Dec-20 23:53:27

Hi.. I’m 68 and have sometimes a slight leakage when coughing or sneezing...however I bought a little trampoline recently (I used to have one years ago) and find I can no longer use it because of my problem. My friends said a couple of years ago she had a surgical procedure with a vaginal tension tape. When I asked my doctor she said they do t do that insert a device. Has anyone got any advice please?