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carolinaresident

posted 11/05/2008, comment (1)

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I have been on Detrol La (4 mg) for almost one year due to OAB. This medication has given me much relief with only a side effect of a dry mouth. Recently I went to my dentist on a routine visit and his diagnose indicated that I had 5 cavities. This was unusual since I had not had any cavities for at least the last... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/20/2008, comments (2)

Managing Incontinence: Are You Winter Saavy?

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 Chevron

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posted 10/09/2008, comment (1)

Using Adult Undergarments (women); getting worse

My incontinence is a by-product of Multiple Sclerosis. I HAD gone and hope to resume going to a renowned urogynegologist in NY, NY. At first I was just using Serenity Pads & learning to do the Keigel exercises ('tho I didn't practice enough each day). When it got worse, I went back to the same dotor & he wanted me to used... Read more Chevron

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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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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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