Incontinence - All SharePosts Relating To "Urge Incontinence"

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Pete

posted 02/08/2009, comments (0)

Urge Incontinence and Botox Redux

As many of you who have read my SharePosts know, I have access to intravesical Botox (which is "fancy" way of saying Botox injections into my bladder!) for my urge incontinence (UI). My UI developed as a side effect of a TURP to remove some infected tissue that was thought to be contributing to chronic UTIs. I was hoping that my doctor... Read more Chevron

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Jasmine Schmidt

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posted 01/27/2009, comments (0)

Is My Bladder Weak?

I was recently asked about "weak bladders", so I thought I'd write about the two most common types of incontinence, and explain a bit about whether or not a bladder can actually be "weak". The two types of incontinence that people experience most frequently are stress urinary incontinence (SUI), and urge incontinence. The most common type... Read more Chevron

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Daniel

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Have had incontinence since 1993, age 55

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posted 01/01/2009, comments (6)

How do other married couples deal with incontinence

I have been incontinent since 1993,I have been so lucky my wife has supported me fully,and guided me when needed.She fully excepts my incontinence and helps me feel comfortable and secure.It really helps me,and makes being incontinent much safer.Also am impotent.

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JimF.

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Working professional, traveling extensively, managing incontinenc

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posted 12/31/2008, comments (5)

Questions and answers about wearing McGuire urinals and leg bags

DATE: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 SUBJECT: re: McGuire Urinal and leg bag connections There have been a number of questions recently about using, wearing and fitting McGuire urinals and leg bags, to manage male incontinence. In this share post I provide answers to a number of questions a member asked about... Read more Chevron

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Pete

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posted 11/30/2008, comments (4)

It's Baaacckkkk!

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 Chevron

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