Urge incontinence

I have that problem too. I hadn't realised it had a,name. I had thought it was only me or just my age, but apparently it's a 'thing.' It usually strikes me when getting my key out to open the front door.

I read somewhere that imaging you have a piece of cooked spaghetti which you are trying to keep tucked away 'down below' and so tightening those muscles. It works a bit for me, at least as long as it takes me to get to the loo just inside the front door.

I know, I know- it's not a pretty image, but if it helps ...

I use adult incontinence pants and pads. They usually catch it before I can get to the toilet. I'm supposed to be having a referral to the colo-rectal clinic but I haven't got the appointment yet.

There is an acupressure point - so I gather - just underneath the nose. It's in between the bottom of the nostrils and the top of the upper lip. In that groove beneath the nostrils. I gather one presses firmly on it to give the message to your body of "You can stop that right now - and wait until I am ready".

HTH.

Pelvic exercises can help, I recommend Squeezy.

I used to leak a little but after going to a beginner’s Pilates class for two years the problem has gone. I am really pleased so maybe a thing to try.

I’m on referral for a prolapse which is making urge incontinence worse
I know I should do pelvic floor exercises
I wish the nhs did more - classes for us might save in the long run

My doctor has prescribed an oestrogen cream which I apply twice a week and it has proved to be very helpful. I am 76. After the menopause our oestrogen levels drop which means our vagina becomes dry and loses it's elasticity. This causes our leaks. Please speak to your doctor.

Iam64

I’m on referral for a prolapse which is making urge incontinence worse
I know I should do pelvic floor exercises
I wish the nhs did more - classes for us might save in the long run

I have a prolapse too and am waiting to see a pelvic floor physiotherapist.
I get anxious sometimes if I'm out walking and feel that awful urge. I try to do my kegel exercises and it's worked so far but there's always a worry that it won't.

I’ll look up Kegal thanks

I was like that a few years ago and it was caused by vaginal atrophy.

I have a double prolapse and an overactive bladder with frequency and urge issues. I use vaginal oestrogen which helps a little but the biggest help is pelvic floor exercises. I saw a NHS gynae physio who was useless, this is a common complaint among women with bladder issues, unfortunately. I then paid to see a physio privately and the difference was incredible. I came out of her office feeling so much more positive and confident that my issues could be improved.
I would recommend to anyone, if you can afford it, see a private gynae physio, it may save you money as you’ll end up spending less on pads!

Vaginal estrogen

I’m prescription bed vaginal extrogen.
Thanks dontcallmelove. Ill

mokryna

I used to leak a little but after going to a beginner’s Pilates class for two years the problem has gone. I am really pleased so maybe a thing to try.

Going to a class will help: I take meds where if I didnt do pilates/yoga I would have it bad (get it now and then, carry spare undies), its a matter of control over the whole of the pelvic floor.

Its not a cure all, its an "every little helps", depending on the cause and level of your condition. (I'm 74, a qualified yoga teacher and incorporate bits of relevant Pilates in)

meanwhile: try here, its from a specialist on stress incontinence

xx all we can do it

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whoops here we go

www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_PM-wN116Q

adapt anything sitting by using a big cushion to sit on.

Wyllow3 ps Although I am not a yoga teacher I am nearly 76.

It's worth it, isnt it, mokryna There is a lady at the gym still doing Pilates class who is 84 but has been doing it for a long time.

btw, if GN's cant get up and down from the floor a firm bed is better than not having a go, and once you learn how to pull in your pelvic floor, the breathing and the tum in, you can do it sitting on a chair.

Can you refer yourself to the pelvic health clinic in your area?

This (see link) is the NICE info.
I haven't looked at it properly but it has resources listed.

In my area we have a Specialist Pelvic Health Team - they have incontinence nurses etc and can provide free pads if necessary

www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng210/chapter/recommendations

It’s worth seeing your GP to see if vaginal HRT pessaries may help, as they target this problem among others and are not like taking other forms of HRT - much milder . Also recommend the Peri Fit exerciser which works the pelvic floor and strengthens muscles.

You need to ask your doctor for vaginal oestrogen either pessary or cream this will improve not only the vagina but also the urethra and greatly improve your symptoms. All women can use it whether or not you’ve been on HRT. Pelvic floor exercises will also help and request a referral to physio if needed. You will see an improvement within 2-3 weeks of using the vaginal oestrogen cream. No need to suffer in silence like most women do! Good Luck!

I have suffered really badly with this for many years. I have had a course of physiotherapy from a bladder physio following a referral from my doctor which was very helpful, it checked that I was exercising my pelvic floor muscles correctly. I also started a dose of Jude bladder supplements (look them up) I take two every day and have some done so for about a year .I have also lost three and a half stone . I do pelvic floor exercises very regularly .I would say that I am 80% better than I was at my worst . I hope this information is helpful. I am in my early 60s

Has anybody tried Jude supplements for this? I understand from thé adverts that they can really help but haven’t tried them yet. They are available in Boots and Holland and Barrett as well as online and based on pumpkin seed and soy extracts. I actually tried 15 grams of actual pumpkin seeds a day which definitely helped but you have to keep taking them. When I stopped the urge incontinence came back. Also with this condition and in my seventies, my bladder is ultra sensitive to caffeine these days so I’ve really had to cut back on tea and coffee which also helps,

Can you use vaginal oestrogen if had stage 1 breast cancer.? TIA .

Jojo1950 vaginal oestrogen can be used by women who have had breast cancer as the dose is so tiny but you must ask your doctor to make sure it’s ok in your case. Hope it helps