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- Tue Jun 02, 2020 12:51 pm
- Forum: overactive bladder syndrome
- Topic: Should we try botox injections again?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1043
Re: Should we try botox injections again?
In a word "yes". Botox is an excellent treatment for overactive bladder symptoms secondary to neurological disease like a stroke - it may be that the original dose could be increased?
- Tue Jun 02, 2020 12:50 pm
- Forum: overactive bladder syndrome
- Topic: overactive bladder
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1120
Re: overactive bladder
If you have had bladder outlet obstruction diagnosed (presuming this because you are on Tamsulosin) then this can be a cause of the symptoms you describe. Saw palmetto is a natural product that may shrink the prostate and reduce your symptoms but the evidence to support its use is patchy. In about 2...
- Tue Jun 02, 2020 12:46 pm
- Forum: overactive bladder syndrome
- Topic: have to pee urgently and frequently
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1056
Re: have to pee urgently and frequently
Perhaps you should talk to a urologist about sacral neuromodulation if you are not keen on Botox. Just to clarify Botox is not associated with impotence.
- Tue Jun 02, 2020 12:44 pm
- Forum: urinary incontinence (urge and stress)
- Topic: Incontinence
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1743
Re: Incontinence
Sometimes urge incontinence can develop after prolapse surgery and your history is suggestive. A continence advisor would be the logical first step for you and can be accessed via your GP.
- Tue Jun 02, 2020 12:43 pm
- Forum: urinary incontinence (urge and stress)
- Topic: I think that I have mixed incontinence that is stress and urge
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1127
Re: I think that I have mixed incontinence that is stress and urge
I would advise a consultation with a Urologist or Urogynaecologist as the history is very suggestive of mixed incontinence and you may need bladder pressure tests (urodynamics) in order to demonstrate the predominant component prior to treatment planning.
- Tue Jun 02, 2020 12:41 pm
- Forum: urinary incontinence (urge and stress)
- Topic: Mild stress incontinence getting a little worse
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1109
Re: Mild stress incontinence getting a little worse
I would advise seeking an appointment with a urologist or urogynaecologist for a full discussion of second-line treatments for stress incontinence. There are many options available so I'm sure there will be something to suit you.
- Tue Jun 02, 2020 12:39 pm
- Forum: urinary incontinence (urge and stress)
- Topic: Urge incontinence
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1116
Re: Urge incontinence
Thanks for the question. If you have failed the simple measures described then it is probably time to see your GP and discuss tablet treatments for what sound very much like Overactive Bladder Syndrome.
- Tue Jun 02, 2020 12:38 pm
- Forum: urinary incontinence (urge and stress)
- Topic: Tamoxifen and bladder issues
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1180
Re: Tamoxifen and bladder issues
Oestrogen is very important for vaginal tissues and hence Tamoxifen worsening your symptoms makes sense. I would advise assessment by a continence specialist as you may benefit from pelvic floor muscle training and possibly urge suppression techniques.
- Tue Jun 02, 2020 12:36 pm
- Forum: urinary incontinence (urge and stress)
- Topic: Stress inconvenience after childbirth
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1106
Re: Stress inconvenience after childbirth
Thanks for the question. I would advise that you seek an assessment from a pelvic floor physiotherapist or continence advisor. If appropriate you may be referred to a urologist or urogynaecologist.
- Wed Jun 12, 2019 7:41 am
- Forum: urinary incontinence (urge and stress)
- Topic: Incontinence
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1379
Re: Incontinence
I sometimes see patients with urgency symptoms after bladder outlet surgery (such as TVT) - my first line investigation is often urodynamics to see what the cause of the incontinence is and treatment can be directed from there.