overactive bladder
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I am 50 and have suffered from this embarrassing condition since having spinal surgery nearly 3 years ago. Some nerve damage occurred during the operation which affected the bladder. Initially, it was horrendous. I could lose complete control of my bladder anytime and anywhere. I now take solifenacin and self catherterise up to 3 times per day. I also have the fantastic support of my incontinence nurse who visits me about every 4-6 weeks, depending on how I am. Self catherterisation may seem daunting at first, but it really is no big deal once you get used to it and at least you have the confidence to go out.
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Guest
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I am currently waiting to have further tests done, I take medication (Distigmine bromide) but this has not completely elevated the problem. Not very good but I cope somehow.
Chng_David
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Im from Singapore and age 66 years old. I too had spinal cord injury and nerve damage, causing sufferring from respiratory, numbness with tinggering sensation on both legs and a weaken bladder. I have been sufferring since 2009 after a backward fall from my bicycle.
Currently still seeing those doctors and on medication. Although my bladder did improving which given me confidence to move around without much worries, yes at times I had the urge but somehow just leaked a little. However, at night I have to get up 4 to 5 times to peel and disrupting my sleep. Every night I take my med. Vesicare and have been deligently doing pelvis floor exercise everyday and stop drinking after 8pm but have not improved,. It seems to become a norm as it timed hourly.
Please advise if you have a solution.
David Chng
gerard62834 Guest
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Sorry to hear of the problems. I have not had surgery, but like you I do have overactive bladder and loss of bladder control, night-time and during the day, I currently take solifenacin 5mg and see a continence advisor every 6 weeks, and am starting to get a bit better now.
Good luck with everything