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Pete

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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colleen

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Bladder urgency and over active bladder (get informed)

I stated having urine problems this year July 11,2007. I went to the family doctor and they precribed medicines like Dextrol LA and another one.No medicine seems to help so they refered me to a euroglist asap. The first time the eurolgist saw me he knew my uretha tube had grown very tight almost closed. So that day he did the procedure where... Read more Chevron

posted 08/12/2007, comments (2)|

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Maria Gifford

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A New Bladder?

Scientists at the University of New York are studying special cells that line the bladder in hopes of being able to engineer new bladders and restore continence in people with serious bladder conditions, including those with bladder cancer. This new bio-engineering technology could allow those who've lost their bladder function or... Read more Chevron

posted 08/02/2007, comments (0)|

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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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comrade90jll

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I'm 16 and have both bladder and bowel incontinence.

I'm James. I have been living with incontinence all my life, and I've never known any difference. I am 16 years old and have bladder and bowel incontinence. I play football for my high school and enjoy other sports such as cross-country and mountain-biking. Although I am an active kid, I DO have to wear diapers everywhere I go. It can be... Read more Chevron

posted 07/17/2007, comments (3)|

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