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use baby disposable diapers as soakers

i have found that wearing a 36inch square terry nappy/diaper and 2 24inch baby diapers and a baby disposable diaper inside is great for absorption.I also have started to wear pullups incontinence pants (from boots uk) and the terry diapers on the outside with a good size pair of plasticpants or euroflex plasticpants on top.If u use a plastic sheet... Read more Chevron

posted 01/07/2008, comments (10)|

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Betty

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urodynamics

My dad is 77 years old and had a radical prostectomy 20 years ago. He began having a slight inconvenient drip a couple years ago. A urologist did a cystoscopy on him about a year ago. Since then, he is almostly completely incontinent. Other doctors have suggested a test called urodynamics. I am leary about having any... Read more Chevron

posted 10/04/2007, comment (1)|

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Pete

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Results from Botox

As a results of a partial TURP about 18 months ago, I developed fairly severe UI, with some SI. About a month ago, I was able to get botox treatment for this. Thought I would share my experience. The botox seems to be working, at least partially. (Had a foley for 3 weeks!!!!! I was NOT happy!!!!!), and I have not had a single... Read more Chevron

posted 08/19/2007, comments (6)|

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Rick

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When will things get better?

I had radical prostatectomy 3 weeks ago, and since the removal of the catheter (1 week ago) I have been leaking, also the more I seem to do my pelvic floor exercises the worse the leakage seems to get. I am beginning to get really disheartened and down about it. I am planning to go round the world travelling at the end of... Read more Chevron

posted 08/02/2007, comment (1)|

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Maria Gifford

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The Perils of a Sneeze, Laugh or Cough

I'm amazed at the number of women I notice who seem to stop dead in their tracks when a sneeze, laugh or cough comes on. Many of them casually cross their legs during these times to combat unfortunate stress incontinence. And it doesn't matter where or when, taking extra physical measures to stop leakage is priority - browsing... Read more Chevron

posted 07/30/2007, comments (0)|

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