Incontinence
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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...
Urinary Incontinence
Asked by M.J. from Salt Lake City
on July 23, 2008
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Does anybody else have a problem with urinary incontinence? If so, do you have any suggestions to help with this problem or a doctor referral in the Salt Lake valley?
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- Dr. Lisa Stout at Middleton Urological. She is AWESOME. you may have to wait several months for a first appointment, but she is worth waiting for!! good luck
- Talk to your primary care doctor or your OBGYN. I'm so glad I did!!!
- Hi M., I suffered with this problem for a long time after giving birth to three great kids!!! I would suggest an appointment with an urologist or OBGYN to discuss ...
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...
TMI.... Incontinence
Asked by T.M. from Philadelphia
on October 24, 2012
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I am sure a little of this has to do with having 4 children. I am having trouble, more lately than ever. My youngest is 8. (havent been recently pregnant) I have a...
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- do you drink coffee? if so-stop. Are you able to get the pneumonia shot? I would consult a urologist and see if a structural change can me made with surgery-best of luck!
- Time to go get some help. You need either a gyn who works with older women (not one who is an OB), and deals with incontinence issues all the time, OR a urologist who...
- And when was the last time you had a complete pelvic exam? Did your OB rule out a fistula, an opening, between the bladder and the vagina? And your bladder is in the r...
Anyone Have Info on the Arc Minisling for Urinary Incontinence?
Asked by J.M. from Norfolk
on October 30, 2008
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Hello fellow moms. I have a 2 month old and had the test done that shows I have bladder incontinence. My ob is recommending the m ini-arc sling but it's only been o...
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- J., .... have you tried prescription medication? You're right, the mini sling is new but studies involving these types of procedures tend to be exhaustive prior to ...
- I have been diagnosed with the same problem and offered the same solution. I am curious to see what kind of responses you'll get. Good luck to you.
- Have you tried doing Kegel exercises to see if that will strengthen your bodies own muscle? It might be worth asking your dr. about.
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...
Urinary Incontinence During Pregnancy
Asked by M.B. from Hartford
on January 11, 2008
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Hi,
I'm 7 months pregnant now and all of a sudden at 6.5 months I started having urinary control problems. I leak all the time now, when I walk, laugh, move at all...
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- I am only 16 weeks along on my first pregnancy, so I can't give advice from experience. But, have you tried kegel exercises? They are supposed to help with incontinenc...
- Hi M., Everybody (I think) has bladder control problems w/ pregnancy. Yours sounds greater than most I've heard (I teach Childbirth Ed classes) and honestly, for me, ...
- Just wanted to add to Nancy's advice - make sure to lean forward when you urinate (after you think you've emptyied your bladder). It's amazing how much more you will ...
