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19 Lost Control Of Bladder

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darren00589
darren00589

Hey, I have lost control of my bladder and keep weting myself throught the day. Been to see the Dr but they wont prescribe underwear for the problem... Is it possibble to get it on the NHS. I am also waiting to see a urologist

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  • Jan999
    Jan999 darren00589

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    It depends on your NHS trust as to whether they fund it or not. You need to speak to a Continence Nurse. Ask for a contact number at your GP surgery but with so many cut cracks in the NHS I wouldn't be very optimistic.
    • darren00589
      darren00589 Jan999

      Posted

      Cheers, I will do. I have been buying the products but at uni its getting rather expensive now
  • stevewet
    stevewet darren00589

    Posted

    When I became incontinent a few years ago I went to my Doctors and he refered me to a urologist. In the mean time I had to buy my own pads or nappies. I was diagnosed as having nerve damage due to my diabetes and an enlarged prostate. I was refered to the NHS continence service for practical help in managing my incontinence. I had to keep a diary of my wetting and then see the nurse again. I was then allowed a supply of free pads and skin care cream on the NHS. If I use more pads than my allowence I have to buy my own. I also buy my own plastic pants to wear over my nappy in bed and inco pants to wear over my pads during the day. I use Tena Maxi slips at night and Tena Comfort extra pads by day.  
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