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Bladder leaking/gushing issues
Posted: Jan 8, 2015
I have horrible leakage/gushing problems with my bladder. I have to wear those long, thick pads all day and night. It is a horrible problem. I have been to a urologist and the first time he put me on VESIcare. It caused significant constipation, and could not take it. Then he put me on Myrbetriq and flared up my GERD so much that I couldn't breathe and raised my BP. I am not normally sensitive to medications, so this was all very distressing to me. He tells me my next step is either Botox injections (which could lead to a total shutdown of my bladder) or InterStem therapy where they insert it in my back, and that worries me. Does anyone have any other suggestions. I have practiced kegals for the last 6 weeks, and that seems to help, but not enough to make me feel better. I have gotten to the point where I don't want to go anywhere anymore. I have to always look for a bathroom. I can't go on hikes when we camp, as no where to use the bathroom except nature, and that is not an option. I have a 15 y/o daughter who I love to spend time with doing fun things, but this has seriously limited that too. If anyone has any suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks very much in advance.
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Has the use of a pessary been brought up? - Dribbler too
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Your life is impacted enough to where surgery would be an option sm - my opinion
[ In Reply To ..]at least it would be if that was me unable to do activities with my daughter. It's never a guarantee, but at the point of gushing, medication, Kegals and even Interstim are doubtful solutions.
yes, surgery - Rusty
[ In Reply To ..]Yes, surgery is an option, but my insurance insists I have to fail all other options before surgery can be done. I DO NOT want to undergo Botox or even the stim, so don't know what I am going to do. I have appealed to my insurance co, but we will see. Thanks for advice.
Maybe surgery? - sm
[ In Reply To ..]You poor thing! I agree with the poster who wonders if surgery might be considered. This condition is taking a huge toll on your life, and you are in emotional pain because of it. Surely there's a surgery that would help. Let us know what you find out and what you decide to do. I'll pray right now that something can be done to help you.
Thanks, see above reply - Rusty
[ In Reply To ..]As above reply, surgery is an option, just not right now according to ins guidelines. THANKS so much for the prayers. It is just a miserable situation.
Are you overweight? Losing weight really helps. - see msg
[ In Reply To ..]Don't think the surgery is all that great. That is why your insurance wants you to try other options first. Instead of thinking they are trying to hinder you, maybe you should consider that they are doing you a favor.
If you are overweight, losing it really helps. REALLY helps.
If you are on any meds that relax muscle, they will make the problem worse. Inhalers, etc. Diuretic antihypertensives, too.
The caffeine and other xanthines in coffee, tea, and soda make it much worse, too. Along with spicy foods like capsaicin from peppers.
Thanks, see message - Rusty
[ In Reply To ..]I am about 20 lbs over what I normally am. And I do take lisinopril for BP, and drink about 3 cups of half caf a day. So thanks, will try to eliminate all those things. FYI, not even considering surgery until late next fall since urologist said I will not be able to lift, pull, push, or strain my abs in anyway for at least 6 months to have total maximal results, so with shoveling snow, raking, mowing grass and working in yard with the upcoming seasons, it will have to wait anyway. Thanks again, for advice.
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