Incontinence: Myself
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Stress Incontinence
Asked by K.W. from York
on August 30, 2009
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I saw my Gyn. about stress incontinence, I leak when I exercise. She wants to put in a TOT sling, I am very worried about the procedure and wondered if anyone had exp...
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- Has your doctor suggested "pelvic floor physical therapy" ? Maybe something like that would help, before you go to a surgical option?
- Hi K., The first time I tried our new tampoline was a very embarassing moment. After that I went on it when no one was around and after I went to the bathroom. In t...
- Nan made me giggle, i have leaked on the trampoline twice! I was told that it was from four pregnancies and there was not much i can do about it. I did not realize t...
Urinary Incontinence
Asked by J.D. from Washington DC
on June 9, 2009
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After years of putting it off and trying keigles and other exercises, I have to have surgery for urinary incontinence from my pregnancy. The doc wants to do the TVT (...
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- My mother had this done last year. She had a bad experience where she had to catheterize herself for weeks afterwards. And she occassionally still does when she gets...
- Have not had it done but am looking into it. My dr. said it takes a week of bedrest although she'd rather it be a week and 1/2 after surgery. After that, no lifting ...
- I am so sorry to hear this, i am glad to hear that there is something that can be done, i think that we all have that problem after children. kegals kegal kegals is t...
Incontinence and Genecare TVT Procedure?
Asked by M.B. from Denver
on June 19, 2008
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After 2 kids my bladder has not been the same. I have "overflow," "stress" and "urge" incontinence. I'm leaky and doing Kegels is not helping. Has anyone heard of a tr...
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- I didn't have the procedure that you mentioned, but I have had a vaginal sling put in to help with the incontinence and it has been the best. I have no leakage when I...
- Hi M., I am a physical therapist so I know a little about what can be done for you instead of surgery. Although this field is not my specialty, a physical therapist ...
- I UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH I AM 35 AND HAVE TO WEAR PADS EVERYDAY. 4 KIDS 8lbs 3 oz--9 lbs 9 oz --11 lbs 7.5 oz--and 8 lbs 3 oz the dr that i went to sug...
Sling Surgery for Urinary Incontinence
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on July 14, 2009
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I'm scheduled to have surgery to have a sling put in to help eliminate urinary incontinence that has bothered me since my daughter's birth. I'm wondering if anyone ou...
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- J., I'm sure you've exhausted your options, but if you haven't tried PT, there's a wonderful place in Park Ridge. Kamin PT specializes in women's pelvic floor issue...
- My MIL is very happy with her sling. You do have to take it easy for a period of time afterwards, but that goes for any surgery, so I'm sure that comes as no surprise.
- I suffered the same problem after the birth of my son due to my bladder prolapsing in labor. My doctor told me that at some point I may want to consider the surgery, b...
Anyone Ever Have a TVT Surgery for Urinary Incontinence?
Asked by L.U. from Philadelphia
on September 17, 2008
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I have severe incontinence since I gave birth a year ago. I am told to see a Urologist and perhaps look into TVT surgery. Has anyone had that? Can you tell me a how...
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- Dear L. U, I am a mother and physical therapist...have you received PT for pelvic floor dysfunction? There are a great niche of PT's that specialize in women's healt...
- I did 5 years after the birth of my son. The surgery itself was not bad. They cut you in the hair line of the pelvic region, and then staple it. Every time you move yo...
- Hi L., Are you done having children? I had this procedure and would recommend it to all who suffer incontinence.... My life has changed, I am sooo happy I did this b...
Prolasped Bladder and Stress Incontinence
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on October 5, 2011
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This is an embarrasing subject for me, but here goes. Over at least the past 5 yrs I have had a problem with leaking when I would laugh, cough, exercise. I went to a ...
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- I will tell you to research what ever the doc suggests. My friend had the bladder sling put in and it nearly killed her. Boston Pharmaceuticals is still paying out mon...
- My mom had the surgery done in her 50s and it worked well. She didn't get the mesh thing though, which I have heard can cause some problems. Don't be embarrassed and d...
- I would do a lot of research and talk to as many other women as you can that have had this surgery done. My mom had all of this done (twice) and it did not fix anythi...
Incontinence
Asked by G.M. from Boston
on March 18, 2011
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Ok ladies - help! I PEE whenever I work out! Can anyone offer advice on this? It is not all day, I do not leak or anything like that, but I am a workout lover and it i...
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- kiegel excercises!!!! Also, have your OB?GYN check your pelvic floor muscles to make sure you're not having any issues.
- Kegals will help seriously I used to almost pee everytime I sneezed and my OB told me try Kegals you feel ridiculous but they work
- I saw a show about this last year. A woman complained of leaking during intercourse. It's apparently a common complaint for women who have had vaginal births. The w...
Bladder Surgery with the Urethral Sling Did Not Seem to Work, Post 5 Weeks
Asked by L.P. from Boston
on May 1, 2008
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Any one had the urethral sling for bladder incontinence done? How long did it take for it to work?
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- Hi, L.. I have not had bladder surgery, but I may be able to help you and anyone else who experiences unwanted leaking. Our website is http://www.seekwellness.co...
- Im so sorry to hear it. I dont know what your dr told you but it should have worked immediately. I had it done a couple years ago and i have not leaked a single drop e...
- Hi L., I had my surgery done in new bedford, it will be 1 yr ago on july 13th!! It was the best thing i did...it worked right away....they actually had to put the ...
Urology Question
Asked by K.N. from New York
on March 2, 2008
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Hi Moms,
Has anyone dealt with stress incontinence after childbirth? I have two year old twins and have been having intermittent problems since about six months post...
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- I have no personal experience with this treatment, but I have heard from a few doctors that there is a biofeedback treatment for strengthening a woman's pelvic floor m...
- I have had this problem too. Kegels combined with abdominal crunches helps. It seems to come back when I stop doing ab exercises. J.
- I haven't had the problem, but aren't Kegel exercises supposed to help? I think you need to be pretty committed to doing them to get good results. Have you tried them?
Would a Urologist Help?
Asked by L.H. from Salt Lake City
on September 19, 2011
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I need some guidance.
I get UTIs. All the time. Six just this year and it's only September. My dr. ordered a VCUG last year and everything came back looking norm...
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- Cranberries -- blueberries and cherries all have an enzyme in them that makes the urinary system less hospitable to infection. You can take cranberry supplements (fou...
- Years ago I was having frequent UTIs. I did go to a urologist and had and IVP which found nothing wrong. I stopped with the UTIs after a few months. Never knew what...
- Yes they should be able to help. I assume your ob/gyn went over all the usual things like peeing right after sex, drinking extra fluids, possible reactions to lube or...
