Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Methods to Control My Incontinence Other Than Surgery

There are many ways to treat and control incontinence that may or may not involve surgery. What is the most important issue in deciding on how to treat your incontinence is to find out what kind of incontinence you have. I highly recommend that you see a urologist for a full work-up to fully eva...
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Ione Belisle
1/26/07 1:40pm
A friend had a ring inserted for her incontinence and is very pleased. I am interested in having that done. Can you tell me more about it?
12/27/09 5:31am

Ring pessaries (and many other shapes) have been around for decades. They have proved and excellent solution for many incontinence sufferers (as well as women who have prolapses)

On the downside. They may (not always) cause ulcers caused by pressure.

It is important that you see your medical professional to determine exactly which type of incontinence you have before asking for such a method. Your doctor will need to measure you for the correct size ring.

Look at www.incostress.com Incostress is a medical device used  in the hospitals in Europe and starting in Canada next year. It is made from medical grade silicone and worn as a tampon. It gives the user full control of wearing the device as well as full control of the incontinence. It allows you to identify the correct pelvic floor muscles to gently exercise naturally.

Surgery would be my last resort.

11/27/07 1:20pm
Hi I'am a male late 60's urge incontinence came about 3yrs ago ater reading all the disappointed treatments.I choose to use diapers and pads as I have some control of urine due to bph. nothing else worked.

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