Bladder problems

Hi Ladies

Very quick question.

Has anyone had a problem with bladder control especially after chemo?

Thanks

Janet

[Pauline14]

I did but I think it was the high dose of steroids

Ask your CSN

[Hidden in reply to Pauline14]

Thanks. Will do that.

[Alifit]

Me too - it got better after the high dose steroids wore off!

Ali x

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Thank you.

[27-359]

Yes, absolutely. Initially I was treated for infections, though tests for this proved negative, even though antibiotics cured the issues!

I had periods of incontinence and kept antibiotics by me at all times to alleviate the problem.

After being examined by a urologist, who could find nothing wrong with my bladder or kidneys, I was prescribed Vesicare tablets and I take one whenever I have a flare up. This is usually about every one of two months. I am pleased to say that they work after a couple of hours, then I am fine until the next time.

Jenny

[Hidden in reply to 27-359]

Hi, many thanks for reply. Will have to get this checked out as happening more often.

Janet

[Stanmore]

Hi yes I have it’s been investigated seems to be the radio therapy I had as well as chemo now have over active bladder about to get treatment for it.

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Thank you.

[AlaNtO in reply to Stanmore]

An overactive bladder is to be expected as it is important after chemo to flush your system. My Onc wanted me to drink 3litres of water besides tea and coffee. I found this quite hard to do. It will get better with time but use the reference library - your Oncologists brain.

[Catgir]

Yes I had this unexpectedly during my first chemo - effect gradually wore off during ensuing days - forewarned is forearmed for each subsequent chemo I wore really big incontinence pads so sorted it - it happened with each chemo but the effects wore off fairly quickly - the sensation was quite different to an infection - good luck

[Hidden in reply to Catgir]

Thank you. Wearing pads at night but may have to use more often.

2nd of 4th line chemo with a new chemo to me so may be a factor.

Janet

[Seasun36-uk]

Yes - I think everything has ‘dropped’, so more pressure/urgency!

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Thank you.