Can a person lose their continence if kept in pads?

[deborahcoxsuckle]

This is beginning a problem, My older son is kept in pads because he has tolirtig issues,

[49Twister]

Sorry Deborah, not sure what you mean. You say he wears pads for toileting issues, so he must be incontinent already. Or are you saying he's wearing pads and shouldn't be? Apologies for not understanding.

[deborahcoxsuckle in reply to 49Twister]

He's being put in pads because it's more convenient for his care staff then take him to the toilet.... I think this is wrong and I'm worried he'll become relienent on pads or incontinent.

[49Twister in reply to deborahcoxsuckle]

It definitely sounds wrong Deborah. Wondering what the GP thinks. My son has an overactive bladder and can be caught out sometimes not getting to the toilet quick enough and dribbling. He has been on medication which stops that for about 10 years. If it's more than that I'm not sure but would definitely question this, especially If this has just started.. It should be checked out by the GP at least if it's something new, to rule out certain cause why it's happening.

[Dahlialady70 in reply to 49Twister]

Hi, my autistic son has an overactive bladder he literally can go 20 times in one hour. He has accidents when out sometimes which is restricting his activities. He’s just had his annual health check and medication has been suggested particularly for night time. Has your son had any side effects or problems with the medication? Thank you.

[49Twister in reply to Dahlialady70]

No he's been on it a number of years now and has been fine, no accidents or side affects. Definitely worth trying for your son.

[Dahlialady70 in reply to 49Twister]

Thank you.

[skydivesurvivor]

spent a month wearing a cafiita whilst in a coma in 2000. Tablets now try to stop me leaking see GP for help

[Balamorym]

Staff should be promoting your son's independence. I would ask for a meeting with the care manager. If the response is not satisfactory. File a formal complaint via their complaints procedure.