overactive bladder

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angie2345
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by angie2345 on Tue Jul 09, 2013 4:41 pm

overactive bladder

How can I calm down my bladder?
I do take Lyrinel XL but still get problems. What is Botox and how does it help?
Is this a long term cure?

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Ann Moore
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by Ann Moore on Fri Jul 12, 2013 10:20 am

Re: overactive bladder

Botulinum toxin is a protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium and it is used to relax muscle tissue. Some patients get an excellant reponse and need no further tretment.. others need mediacation further down the line.. but this seems to be even more effective post botox. Others need a repeat dose 6 - 12 months later. The most significant risk is completely stopping your bladder from working so all patients are taught how to catheterise themselves. Hope this helps
Ann Moore
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Urology

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Mr Benjamin Challacombe
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by Mr Benjamin Challacombe on Fri Jul 12, 2013 11:09 pm

Re: overactive bladder

If you have a proven overactive bladder then BOTOX has an excellent chance of working for you.
It can decrease frequency, urgency, urge incontinence and nocturia.
It can be given under local or general anaesthetic.
Works well in around 80% of people with proven overactive bladder.
Mr Benjamin J Challacombe
Consultant Urological Surgeon and Honorary Senior Lecturer

http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/on ... acombe.php

vivka111
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by vivka111 on Sat Jul 13, 2013 9:42 pm

Re: overactive bladder

I have had a weak bladder since I had my son 2years ago. I can't work out because urine just pops out uncontrollably and when I sneeze I also pass urine. Please what do I do?

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Ann Moore
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by Ann Moore on Sun Jul 14, 2013 1:16 pm

Re: overactive bladder

I would suggest you try pelvic floor exercises in the first instance. If these do not work then visit your GP. You may need to be referred to a specialist Physiotherapist who will be able to assess your pelvic floor and suggest ways to improve them. The GP should rule out a urine infection. It is important to continue to drink plenty of fluid as dehydration can make this worse.
Ann Moore
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Urology

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Debbie Stuart
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by Debbie Stuart on Mon Jul 15, 2013 2:25 pm

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You may find it helpful to speak to a continence adviser at the Bladder & Bowel Foundation. Call 0845 345 0165, leave your name and number and an adviser will call you back.
Debbie Stuart
Chartered Physiotherapist

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Mr Benjamin Challacombe
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by Mr Benjamin Challacombe on Mon Jul 15, 2013 9:33 pm

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Vivka
sounds like stress incontinence due to muscle weakness.
start with pelvic floor physio and weight loss
then if no joy after 1 year post child birth it is worth considering referral to a uro-gynaecologist or urologist specialising in female incontinence as you may be a candidate for a sling/TVT/TOT operation to fix this definitively.
Mr Benjamin J Challacombe
Consultant Urological Surgeon and Honorary Senior Lecturer

http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/on ... acombe.php

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