Bladder Issues

[toomuch]

I have worsening issues with my bladder (urgency) and have tried a couple of medications that aren't working. The specialist is now saying I need Botox injections in the bladder every 6-9 months. Has anyone heard of this, and the results?

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[faridaro]

According to Dr. Hageseth who has PD, kegel exercises are supposed to be very helpful for females and you can do them while listening to his podcast "Peeing, pooping and PD"

podcast link - blogtalkradio.com/upbeat_pa...

[Hidden in reply to faridaro]

WARNING~!

I attempted to view the video and was returned with a malware page.

[toomuch in reply to Hidden]

thank you, I will not watch

[faridaro in reply to Hidden]

Sorry to hear that. I have Avast internet security on my computer and had no problems with the podcast.

[Ballerina335]

Yes.I had them before dx .They are very effective.

[BUZZ1397]

I don't deny having experienced bladder urgency myself. dribbled i my pants once in a grocery. I can say that personally that PD issue has become very much less since I started using levodopa from MP rather than from Sinemet. Don't know how that happened but the urgency to pee after every little drink went away after I weaned myself off Sinemet. Anyone else get the same relief benefit from alternate sourcing of Levodopa such as MP? I am curious to know if it is just me.

[park_bear in reply to BUZZ1397]

Is that a recent change for you ? I seem to recall you were taking Sinemet not long ago.

[BUZZ1397 in reply to park_bear]

You are correct. I have been off Sinemet then on Sinemet now off Sinemet again. This post aboout bladder urgency gave me memory of my own history of problem with bladder control. And I realized it has gotten much better and I wondered if the cause may have been Sinemet. It just popped into my head to ask the bulletin board.

[etterus]

How do they perform the injections? Painful?

[toomuch in reply to etterus]

I really don't have any info on it yet, it certainly sounds unpleasant

[Joanne_Joyce]

I'm just starting the exercises in David Zid's very practical book Functional Fitness for Everyone Living with Parkinson's that are specifically for strengthening the pelvic floor muscles. If they really work for me I'll certainly let everyone know.

[dolltearsheet]

My Mother's neuro-urologist also suggested Botox, but has yet to do it. My Mother's urinary incontinence is out of control. Every time she stands up, she "floods." The doctors considered having her self-catheterize but then decided there was not quite enough urinary retention + at 87 with PD, it would be too difficult. Please let me know if you proceed with the Botox as we are very eager to learn more about it! Thank you, and good luck!