Incontinence

I started having problems last year after a catheter was left on for too long during a spell in hospital. I was having seizures and was not fully conscious so the catheter was necessary, but it wasn’t removed until the day before I was discharged and my bladder had lost the need to control urination.

Coupled with nerve damage, age and various other factors it’s been a struggle to regain some control. I am also prone to UTIs. A combination of pelvic floor exercises, D-Mannose capsules and leak proof knickers from Serenelle means I no longer need to wear ghastly bulky pads. My mobility impairments mean I can’t get to the bathroom in a hurry so I always make sure I know where the nearest disabled toilets are but that’s not a new thing for me!

For a few years, I have used Ovestin cream internally which is recommended by gynaecologists to help prevent water infections and keep the vagina healthy post menopause. Earlier this year, my GP prescribed Oxybutynin Hydrochloride to calm my bladder and I was able to reduce the original 5mg dose to 2.5 mg and I find it is still effective in preventing the urgent loo dashes. It has worked brilliantly for me.

Tesco sell incontinence pads.

I never knew incontinence could be treated with medication, just thought it was lack of pelvic control. Glad there are things that do help.

I can't take this because of my heart problems. And the cholinergics that are used are not good for me either because of eye problems.

So I continue to keep "Always" in business!

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Very interesting. Thank you.

Thank you for all your very helpful comments.
Do appreciate it.

My DH started mirabegron last week for a benign enlarged prostate. Hoping this is the tablet that helps 🤞 He also takes Tamsolosin and Finesteride.

I was on that. The lowest dose wasn’t much good so GP upped it and it wasn’t much better.

Saw a different GP and she has put me on Oxybutynin Hydrochloride 5mg along with some oestrogen cream which I have to apply to my lady bits. So far it’s working well. I no longer have to rush to the loo during the day and I have had a few nights where I have slept right through.

I think she said the cream relaxes things.