Incontinence

[ZenaJ]

Hi lovely ladies. Just a quick question. Have any of you had trouble with incontinence and is it part of things we have to put up with after having surgery? Best wishes to everyone. x

[Frenchhouse3]

Hi Zena, I do suffer from it, though quite mildly. Definitely brought on after surgery I’d say. We did go through a lot at that time which is bound to have an effect.

I find avoiding too much caffeine helps.

Love

Denise xxxxx

[ZenaJ in reply to Frenchhouse3]

Thanks Denise, I've given up coffee because I couldn't get to the end of the road (not literally) without wanting a wee. I find when I do go, I'm desperate but nothing much happens. I wasn't sure if it is old age. Considering all I'm saying, it's not a subject I like talking about. x

[Frenchhouse3 in reply to ZenaJ]

Hi Zena, maybe see your GP as they might be able to offer advice and give you a quick check up?

I find that using an oestrogen pessary for a couple of weeks every so often really helps too.

We’re so prone to low level UTIs after radical surgery plus getting older of course.

The dose is minuscule but so helpful I find.

Xxxxx

[ZenaJ in reply to Frenchhouse3]

Thank you. I've never heard of an oestrogen pessary so I'll look into that. It's all been a bit of a nuisance but thought it was something I'd have to put up with. At least I know where every toilet in every local town is now. lol. xx

[Frenchhouse3 in reply to ZenaJ]

Likewise Zena!

Yes, the pessaries definitely help me with incontinence probs and general soreness which I get from time to time. I think they’re called Vagisil.

Xxxxx

[Lizzieanne]

Do make sure you dont have a UTI I get them a lot and dont always presebt wirh stinging/burning. X

[ZenaJ in reply to Lizzieanne]

Thank you. I'm almost hoping I have so I can get something done about it. x

[Boot1947]

Yes, I do, but my pelvic floor muscles are not what they were! Am resigned to pads and period pants - at least products have improved. Still not a subject people talk about much. Deb x

[ZenaJ in reply to Boot1947]

Thanks Deb. It all very embarrassing especially as I didn't quite make it home once. Thank goodness I had a coat on. xx

[Boot1947 in reply to ZenaJ]

In the ‘early days’ post-surgery, I was referred everywhere, including gynae physiotherapist (who knew?). Hold-up mesh was mentioned, but there had been so much adverse publicity about mesh that I gave it a miss. I don’t know where you live, but Wilco stores (now defunct) used to do 20 pads for 75p. Now I have to get Always pads in bulk - not cheap - delivered from Amazon. I dread being one of those old ladies who smells of wee!! No wonder nobody talks about incontinence. xx

[Phoebe1962]

I was told to do pelvic floor exercises after my operation which helped enormously. No in continence anymore .

[ZenaJ in reply to Phoebe1962]

That's good. I have done some pelvic floor exercises but probably not enough. Thanks Phoebe. x

[Phoebe1962 in reply to ZenaJ]

I did them twice a day whilst cleaning my teeth, for 3 minutes each time. And for 3 months. I do them a couple of times a week now x

[Katmal-UK]

Hi, have a word with your dr. Sometimes you can have a UTI that has no symptoms but does have the effect you are experiencing.

[ZenaJ in reply to Katmal-UK]

Thanks. Hope you're okay. x

[Katmal-UK in reply to ZenaJ]

Doing well thanks Zena, hope you get a resolution x

[Trickysite]

After my huge 4B operation three years ago, (NED) since, I find my bladder muscles seem to allow a slow trickle on the loo rather than the powerful gush I used to have. I always sit and wait for gravity to allow as much out as possible. as I think complete emptying is probably a good thing but always spend longer in the loo than anyone else for a wee. At one time, I had repeat UTIs and they couldn't identify the germ (not unusual). I was given the same antibiotic each time and it kept returning after a little while. Eventually, the bug showed up on a test and the right antibiotic was given and I have been fine for years. So, if you get repeats, keep nagging for a test and with luck the right germ will eventually be identified! Emma x

[Bandung]

Yes I have overactive bladder, however I already had urinary frequently, No infection at all since before my radical surgery.So it might not because the surgery. I though my overactive bladder would be gone after the surgery, but its not effect. I still have it many years my surgery and continue after the surgery. I am not sure my overactive bladder is related with the surgery or not. GP had test my urine and never have any infection.

I am taking medication mirabegron 50mg betmiga, vagifem estradiol and still has no improved anything yet.

I am on waiting list to see the eurologist at the hospital at this moment.

[Cheka123]

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