Prolapse

[Pasjc]

I have had a bladder prolapse for many years never been examined my fault. Since i had a knee replacement in February for some strange reason its bothering me. Loss of bladder control and low back and pelvic pain. Ive had a telephone appointment with my doctor who is going to fit a ring in October. Ive looked it up and apparently one of the issues with this procedure is risk of infection and on-going infections. My concern is being immune suppressed should i be taking this risk. Xxxx thank you

[J1707-]

Having your knee replaced probably means your posture has changed and aggravated it . I had a ring fitted stood up then it fell out 🙄😵‍💫. I had a repair done instead.

[helixhelix in reply to J1707-]

sorry, but that did make me smile…I was thinking of sparkly diamond rings..

[Pasjc in reply to helixhelix]

🤣🤣🤣😊

[Pasjc in reply to J1707-]

oh dear doesnt fill me with much hope for the ring procedure. The same happened to my friend. The GP wont refer me till ive tried the ring. I'll have to grit my teeth .... thanks xx

[vonniesims]

I used to renew them for patients, but they had to be sized correctly by the gynaecological team first. It is sterile when it goes in ( patients at home used to boil them)! Think risk of infection is low. Good luck

[thelmar]

I have had a ring for some years and get it changed every 4 months. In the early days I had a GP who had specialised in gynaecology and he used to fit it. More recently it has been done by the practice nurse. Never had any problems with infections.

[Runrig01]

there is a risk of infection with every procedure, there’s no getting away from that. For many prolapsed bladders themselves increase the risk of infection. I would have it done, and improve your quality of life. 🤗

[Pasjc in reply to Runrig01]

thank you that seems the general consensus amongst those ive asked xxx

[barbieg]

I have had a bladder prolapse for a few years and was put off having a ring fitted by people telling me of infections. I gave in last year when my GP (lady) fitted one. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done. Provided it’s the correct size and I was prescribed a hormone pessary that has to be used twice a week , I’ve had no infections and have it changed every 5 to 6 months. Please give it a try.

[Pasjc in reply to barbieg]

thank you i certainly will try xxx

[oldtimer2]

I had a 'Hodge' pessary, but found it uncomfortable and not very successful. I then had a repair (using a sling made of my own tissue not mesh!) which has cured the prolapse. But it altered my sensation in that area, making intercourse much less pleasurable. I don't know if that's impotant to you, but I was not warned that might happen and I was not very happy about it.

[Pasjc in reply to oldtimer2]

so good but awful too. Im 73 so its not important to me but so sorry for you xxx

[SueB]

I had a ring fitted 6 months ago. It took 3 goes to get the right size- the first 2 fell out. However it changed my life. I’m on a waiting list for a repair but I’m seriously considering cancelling because this has made such a difference. No problems with infection yet.

[Pasjc in reply to SueB]

thanks what good news wish id had it done a long time ago xx

[Ria8]

hi I have prolapse too and that was the issue I found in my research hence why I haven’t had one fitted.