Leaky Bladder .. age related ..

[marniejo]

I am 82 years old and have difficulty controlling my bladder . I have to quickly get to a bathroom and leak before I get to toilet. Can I take anything to help control leaking ?

[FRreedman]

Unfortunately, as pipes get older they start to leak. We can either wrap them up or put a bucket underneath them to catch the liquid. In your case carrying a bucket is not an option, so, maybe, use a pad or incontinence pants.

[marniejo in reply to FRreedman]

Thanks ...love your reply .. tee hee . My mother told me not to get old and I did not listen .. ha ha !

[FRreedman in reply to marniejo]

We never listen to our parents. hee hee

[cyberbarn]

I like Freedman's response, it is so true! But there are some other things you can look at. One is physiotherapy to strengthen the pelvic floor, but there are also medications that can be used if you choose to, you can discuss this with your GP.