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Q: Sphincter weakening

I have mild to moderate incontinence. I wear either an external catheter and bag or Mcguire urinal or Afex cup and bag. Is my sphincter muscle getting weaker as a result of wearing these devices as opposed to pads and diapers? Am I apt to have more incontinence as a result of this?

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10/17/09 9:50pm

I don't think so. I would get into a urologist & get it checked out 

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