Botox injections in bladder?

[StevenSims]

Hi,

I'm seriously thinking about having this procedure, it sounds a bit uncomfortable but I think 20 mins discomfort for 6 to 9 months of relief is worth it?

I'd be very interested to hear if anyone has had this done?

All the best

Steve

[alsrgnt]

Hi Steve,

I've done Botox injections in the bladder for 5 years. The pain is definitely quick and manageable, that being said I am female and I'd have to imagine it's not particularly fun for a man!

Botox has been helpful but certainly not life changing. If you're being told that it will "fix" or stop incontinence, I disagree. It will provide some relief in terms of how frequently you need to void but not with urgency in my experience. I highly recommend self-catheterization and have found this to be the best way for me to manage incontinence and fully void.

I hope this helps!

Andrea

[StevenSims in reply to alsrgnt]

Hi, Thanks for the reply, I use intermitant self catheters at the moment has my bladder has very high pressures, I urinate normally then cath the retention but I still go too frequently! 2 days ago I went 14 times and yesterday 12, I've done 9 today so far and need to go again! So I think the Botox would benefit me to reduce the frequency and I catheterise anyway?

Thanks again

Steve

[alsrgnt in reply to StevenSims]

Hi Steve,

I say give it a go! You've got nothing to lose and honestly it's super quick and I think you're a superstar and will be just fine. Best wishes to you, please update me! Also, give it a full week to get a sense of whether or not it helps, there is a delay in the Botox really getting into your system.

All the best to you!

Andrea

[Dave381]

Hi Steve,

I've been referred for botox, just waiting for the appointment now. I started ISC a few months ago and it has helped a bit, but I'm hoping the botox will make it even better. I'll let you know how out goes.

Dave

[StevenSims]

Hi Dave,

Good luck with it and I'd be very interested to hear how you get on? I think it will make a big difference for us?

All the best

Steve

[Dave381]

Hi Steve,

I had it done a week ago and it's very encouraging so far. The procedure is uncomfortable rather than painful and doesn't take very long. It's probably halved the amount of times I need to go throughout the day (5-6 times), although at the moment I can't go naturally but was told that will even out after a couple of weeks. I still get urgency but only if I leave it for ages. I'd say definitely go for it, it's already improved my quality of life.

All the best

Dave

[StevenSims in reply to Dave381]

Hi Dave,

Glad to hear the procedure went well and you have improved, I'm definitely going to do it, how are things with you.

All the best

Steve