I have HAD it. A TMI question about solutions for..well, TMI

I'm sorry, I have slight incontinence as well and it's frustrating and embarrassing. I'd go back to a specialist, see what the best current procedure is. Also, my mom took a pill for a while that helped.

I have a temporary fix
I got a dreadful cough some years ago - which came with temporary UI. Turned out the menstral cup I was using at the time (diva cup) prevented the UI when I coughed. So I used it even though I didn't have my period and it got me through the cough. I have used it a few times since when a similar cold/cough has happened and it saved the day.
Might be worth trying as a non-surgical option.

i had the mesh surgery - had to have it revised

it no longer works and i'm not up for another surgery

i'm back to incontenience

i have a rx that i should try - vesacare

i have both stress and urge incontenience

it's utterly ridiculous

i feel your paid

gina

I have a similar problem. Even as a child I had issues. I’m not sure what the problem was exactly (and my mom Doesn’t remember, either) but I had two surgeries when I was a child that I think were supposed to do something to the urethra but I wonder if it made it worse. I always had issues with fully wetting my pants when I laughed really hard.

Now, I have urine leakage all the time. Even right after I go to the bathroom, some leaks out as I stand up. I wear the lightest poise pads as well and they are a lifesaver but not really solving the problem. I was referred to a urologist but wasn’t really told what the option would be and didn’t want to spend the money for something that wasn’t going to be helpful. But I’m thinking about looking into it now. I also have diastasis recti and think that is probably making things worse.

I also have a strong urge to go to the bathroom quite often. I do notice that can be triggered by more caffeine but I wonder if the other part would be better if I cut back. I usually have about 200 mg of caffeine a day

I had bladder surgery twice a couple of years ago, not for incontinence but for a fistula (opening) that was triggered by scar tissue from a hysterectomy years earlier. (The gift that keeps on giving.)

I did a lot of reading at that time, because at first my gynecologist thought I was experiencing incontinence and I was preparing myself for that. I recall there are several reasons for bladder leakage. You should have the tests done to find out the exact cause, first off. If you have an overactive bladder, surgery won't help, but if you have stress incontinence, it will. And the younger you do it, the easier it will be for you. There are sling procedures and there is also something where they reinforce the neck of the bladder and provide support for it. There was a problem at one time with the mesh from the slings, but that was then and this is now. Honestly, you should see a good urologist (preferable one who works out of a good hospital) and review your options.

My surgery had a long recovery (six weeks) and was almost certainly more involved than what would be needed in your case, but I would do it all again to have the problem resolved. Please let us know if you decide to go for a complete evaluation.

one other reason for my 'issues' is that I'm eating a high-protein, low calorie diet right now, so I am sometimes constipated. It seems like when that happens, there's not enough room in there for my bladder to hold as much liquid- so for me, the increased 'urgency' in peeing goes along with having stuff moving slowly through my digestive system. 

So there could be other things you might be able to do/change to improve it until you see a knowledgeable doctor... ??

i'm going to give it a try

idon't know why i've hesitated

maybe just the thought of HAVING to take a pill

i'm encouraged by your results

are there any other side effects that you've had?
gina

I also use Poise, the long overnight ones. But due to overflooding on occasion, I back them up with a Cuties,size 6 baby diaper. I order both from Amazon.

I fell on a piece of machinery as a child, although I am not sAying that's my cause. I only had 2 child. But I would prefer to be protected in any way over having an accident.

((((Hugs)))) - such a common but embarrassing issue.

I mostly have issues when I cough or sneeze - I've had good results from my menstrual cup (Keeper) when I have a cold/bronchitis/pneumonia...not perfect but MUCH better than without. I think a pessary would probably help in my case if I ever get around to mentioning it to my PCP (seems like one issue/visit is the limit and other things always take priority)

limiting caffeine has helped. So has getting my blood sugar under control (probably because that improved all things pee-related, lol).

I never would have thought of that in a million years! TFS!

oh gosh, I feel your pain! Yours sounds far worse than I ever had.

While I am sure (as obvi by the posts on this thread)...there are many reasons for stress incontinence, but I can honestly say losing over 100 pounds cured mine, 100% completely.

I don't need a prescription or to line my undies with mini pads anymore. I can't tell you wonderful the change has made to my body. I work out at the gym and work on my core a lot, and its simply to make my body strong.

I just thought I'd share for anyone who is reading this thread and is having similar story...it's another reason to get on the ball and get that weight off and your body back in shape. It worked for me.

<hugs> it sucks, no matter what.

Oh, thank you for letting me know this helped you! I hesitated to post this for fear of sounding smug or judgy, but surely many women experience this for the weight reason..and yes I am here to tell you I buy pretty, lacy panties again and they stay *pristine* all day now. BIG SMILE of happiness on that. Oh, oh oh you keep losing and it will right itself for you too, so happpy for you, and um, yeah about recovery time for a TT or new boobs! LOL That's worth it to me!

It's been more than 15 years and I'm still good