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Pete

posted 09/12/2008, comment (1)

Botox and the Anterior Bladder Wall

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 Chevron

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Lynnie

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posted 09/11/2008, comments (5)

bedwetting

I have always been a bedwetter, now 58 yrs old. My mom got upset with me during my childhood. Sometimes I may go several weeks without any accidents, then boom all of sudden I will wet the bed for several nights. I don't sleep much, always trying not to wet the bed. When it does happen I'm usually having a dream about using the bathroom, does... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/09/2008, comments (0)

Stem Cell Research Launches in U.S. for Stress Urinary Incontinence

You may have spotted a brief news report in recent years about stem cell research conducted in Austria and more recently in Canada for treating urinary incontinence. Now the first U.S. stem cell trial for stress urinary incontinence is getting underway, with FDA approval, at Beaumont Hospital in Detroit. This novel research uses the... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/04/2008, comments (3)

oab & summer

how you dealing with an over active bladder in the summer when your outside alot. Away from a close restroom

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Pete

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posted 09/03/2008, comment (1)

Botox for Urge Incontinence: How to Get Coverage

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 Chevron

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