Bladder problems

[Guest Posts]

I have had bladder problems since before I even had my son; he is now 32! I keep getting palmed off, I have tried every medicine available, plus all the pelvic floor exercises. My appointment has now been put back until near the end of the year, which is even more annoying. I know that I am 63, but so are a lot of my friends/associates, so surely this isn't the norm? What can I do, please? (Sarah)

[Mr Chris Harding]

You are doing the right thing by continuing to seek help. I am sorry the waiting times in your locality are so bad but I'm afraid this is the situation post-COVID all across the UK. I hope when you finally get to your specialist appointment a treatment plan can be created for you. Specialist referral is definitely the right thing to do given the fact that you have tried several "simple" things already. Good luck!