Incontinence - All SharePosts Relating To "botox"

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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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posted 09/03/2008, comments (3)

Botox for Urge Incontinence: My Treatment Results

Those of you who read my posts know that I've been fortunate enough to have access to Botox injections to treat my urge incontinence. My last procedure was in June, and now that my friend "Foley" (a Foley catheter) has left, I thought I'd share the results of my procedures. To recap, I had two Botox procedures this year. In... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/25/2008, comment (1)

Botox for Urge Incontinence: How It's Done

I've written many SharePosts about the efficacy of Botox for urge incontinence. In reviewing my posts, I realized I've never provided information about the procedure itself. Most procedures use about 200 to 300 units of Botox injected about 10 units at a time. This means about 20 to 30 injections into your bladder. The amount in a unit... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/12/2008, comments (0)

My Friend "Foley" (Botox)

Well, my friend "Foley" has finally left! Although I needed it, (He? My doctor referred to him as "Mr. Foley! *snicker*) it was a "pain in the bottom!" (Foley came to stay with me after I had intravesical botox injections for urge incontinence.) Here's a little ditty I wrote about it: I once had an acquaintance... Read more Chevron

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