I believe my Botox is finally wearing off. As a direct result my urge incontinence (UI) is slowly returning.
Typically Botox last about 6 to 9 months, with the full effect lasting about 4-5 months (for me at least). Then it begins to slowly taper off. My urologist has indicated that for some people, the period of time between... Read more
As the change in seasons is rapidly approaching, I thought I might share some coping strategies for dealing with the various forms of incontinence during the winter months. Just as we change what we wear, we need to adjust our strategies for staying dry.
I'm not a winter person. I've been known to comment "There are only two good... Read more
Because Botox injections relieve me of my urge incontinence (UI), I sometimes get complacent after I had it a treament. When my UI is "active," it is my biggest problem, usually overshadowing my stress and occasional overflow incontinence.
I have been tempted recently to go out without a pad, but usually won't, knowing what the... Read more
As much as I have written about the efficacy of Botox, I suppose I should know the answer to this question, but I don't.
Is it possible to inject Botox in the anterior (front) wall of the bladder?
I have had Botox for urge incontinence three times, and each time the Botox was injected into the posterior (rear) wall my... Read more
Although several clinical studies have demonstrated that Botox is an effective treatment for urge incontinence (UI), its use for this is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Using it this way is considered "off-label," but it's not illegal. Doctors can prescribe medications for other than their intended usage. However, unless you... Read more
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