Consuming More H2O Can Improve Incontinence

[E2-Guy]

I just read an article on 'ProstateCancer. net' that drinking more water can reduce incontinence problems.

"Because of his urinary incontinence, R--- avoided drinking water. This can irritate the lining of the bladder walls and actually worsen urinary leakage in all humans, whether or not they have had prostate cancer."

I have always read that anyone plagued with urinary incontinence should reframe from drinking any liquids a couple of hours before bedtime.

Comments please?

[Muffin2019]

Before bed yes but during the day no, you need the water so you do not end up with a UTI and it also helps your bowels.

[Carlosbach]

Hi, Before my diagnosis I was really struggling with incontinence. If I was active, I had to urinate almost every 20 minutes, and once I felt the urge I couldn’t stop the urine from flowing. So, I started drinking less water. Then, I started occasionally urinating painful blood clots. Turns out the clots encompassed bladder stones. When the urologist was scoping my prostate he found a large bladder stone that he attributed in part to my reduced water intake, and also to my inability to completely empty my bladder when I did urinate. I upped the water again and feel better as a result, but I now have to rely on Depends whenever I leave the house. That took a while to adjust to, but it is now just the way thing are…

[noirhole in reply to Carlosbach]

Yep just the way things are. Seems like every bump in the road causes me to bottom out. I had a MGB that would scrape the muffler each time I hit a speed bump. With my health I can't anticipate the next bump in the road, just that I will need to make some adjustments. Good luck!

[E2-Guy in reply to Carlosbach]

I've tried drinking more water; however, 'no joy'! The leaking just increases. I guess I'm kinda like the three hundred plus cacti on my balcony...I do better with less water!

My ocean view!

[Carlosbach in reply to E2-Guy]

RonRon, That view is awesome! I'm jealous, maybe the incontinence is caused by the sight of so much water

😀

[E2-Guy in reply to Carlosbach]

Carlos, I think you are correct...'too' much water just may be the culprit! I probably don't have to drink any!

[Carlosbach in reply to E2-Guy]

I think we are on to something here. Here's a pic of the beach where I was walking daily when my problems started to show

View of beach

[E2-Guy in reply to Carlosbach]

Obviously there must be a correlation here!

[B8ssist]

There is a book by Anita Gaglani , a physical therapist in Florida, who works with men with Urinary incontinence and in her book she stresses drinking more water. It helped me get continent until that got destroyed by the radiation therapy. Never could regain continence so had an AUS ( Artificial Urethral Sphincter) placed.

[E2-Guy in reply to B8ssist]

I still am puzzled about more water reducing incontinence? Is the AUS working well for you?

[B8ssist in reply to E2-Guy]

The AUS has been really good. It gave me back the quality of life that I lost. It was more painful than my Prostatectomy, but worth it. The idea of drinking more water has to do with the the concentrated urine is an irritant to the bladder and so it will expel the urine. Also in Anita’s book, she has various exercises used to strengthen the pelvic floor so that you can gain control. I tried for 10 months to regain control. I live in Texas but did video conference calls and texts with her.

[Burnett1948 in reply to B8ssist]

Burnett1948. I had the AUS. The surgery was easy. It was the best decision I have made. Previously the exercises didn’t work, neither did the stint. Recommend AUS.

[E2-Guy in reply to Burnett1948]

Thank you! Happy to hear that the AUS is working for you.

[Burnett1948 in reply to Burnett1948]

Burnett1948. Correction I have had a sling before the successful AUS.

[E2-Guy in reply to Burnett1948]

From most of what I have been reading the 'sling' is seldom a successful solution.

[Burnett1948 in reply to E2-Guy]

ronromHU. That is what I experienced. But so far after 3 months settling down this latest the AUS 800 is working well. It was a 2.5 hour operation. No deep cutting and I was out of hospital after two nights feeling good. It’s the best procedure I’ve had. I had a good surgeon.

[E2-Guy in reply to Burnett1948]

Wow! "2.5 hours and two nights" sounds pretty involved. I only spent two nights in the hospital when I had my RP 17 years ago.

[Fightinghard]

I am sure you already know to keep doing Kagel exercises “a lot” might help you build up more control over time.

Regarding water - i find that drinking a lot of water all day helps me. Still have to go frequently since what goes in must come out, but with better control. Cut off water at about 6 pm so sleeping is a little better.

One more thing, monitor what you drink to see if it matters. I found that iced tea caused me more problems so i stopped drinking it. My UO said tea should not cause issues but if i thought it did then to quit drinking it. Lol

Good luck

[E2-Guy in reply to Fightinghard]

Kegel exercises don't seem to help me.

[B8ssist in reply to E2-Guy]

The pelvic floor muscles are small and can get overworked and fatigued quickly. Then they don’t function as they should.

[E2-Guy in reply to B8ssist]

That may be the case with me. I do them regularly; however, no joy!

[j-o-h-n]

I don't drink water.......... cause fish fornicate in it..........

Good Luck, Good Heath and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Thursday 11/04/2021 9:43 PM DST

[E2-Guy in reply to j-o-h-n]

Thanks for the valid reply j-o-h-n!

[Fightinghard in reply to j-o-h-n]

Thats why I like it!!!