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MEDICATION FOR OVERACTIVE BLADDER

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jennie43338
jennie43338

Hi all, I am on the waiting list for a rectocele & cystocele repair. I am on medication for an overactive bladder for which there is no other treatment. I have tried various tablets & patches and they all leave me with a very dry mouth & very sore, dry eyes which weep all the time. I also do not feel well at the same time. I wonder if anyone has been prescribed a medicine that does not give these awful side effects.I honestly feel 10 years older when on them. Thanks.

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  • Jan999
    Jan999 jennie43338

    Posted

    I presume jennie you have a prolapsed bladder if you're waiting for a cystocele repair? 
    • jennie43338
      jennie43338 Jan999

      Posted

      I have a slight cystocele, the main problem is the rectocele and the Consultant said she may as well fix the cystocele at the same time. She is also going to check my womb & as I mentioned to Worried look in my bladder in case I have a stone. Thank you.
    • Jan999
      Jan999 jennie43338

      Posted

      A stone is a possibility and there are other bladder problems that could account for your symptoms such as a narrow opening to the bladder. I'm pleased your consultant is dealing with everything in one operation.
    • jennie43338
      jennie43338 Jan999

      Posted

      Thank you Matron, yes it is good to be getting everything looked at in one go! Jennie.
    • Clementine55
      Clementine55 jennie43338

      Posted

      Good luck Jennie

      Try cranberries or sugar free cran juice but check that it's free from asparteme.

    • jan05416
      jan05416 Jan999

      Posted

      Hi matron I've had an overactive bladder for years but ur since surgeon did dilation it's virtually stopped so this narrow opening could perhapsbethe problem. X
    • Jan999
      Jan999 jan05416

      Posted

      You're absolutely right jan and I'm pleased it helped you. I'm hoping that it's jennie' problem as well because it is fairly common. How long did you have an overactive bladder for?
    • jennie43338
      jennie43338 jan05416

      Posted

      Jan, I would be sooo pleased if the surgeon found this was my problem. Can you explain what the dilation involved please? Thanks, Jennie.
    • jan05416
      jan05416 Jan999

      Posted

      Hi matron more years than I can remember at least ten. Just used to take sodium citrate sachets they do help . The dilation has stopped it entirely. X
    • jan05416
      jan05416 jennie43338

      Posted

      I think matron may explain it better, as I'm not completely sure wot they do exactly. But it's stopped mine entirely. X
    • Jan999
      Jan999 jan05416

      Posted

      That's good news Jan and a great result
    • jennie43338
      jennie43338 Jan999

      Posted

      Hi Matron,do you know what the op Jan had actually does? 'Dilation'? Jennie.
    • jennie43338
      jennie43338 jan05416

      Posted

      Jan, did you get the sachets on prescription or can you buy them over the counter? x
    • Jan999
      Jan999 jennie43338

      Posted

      I do jennie and it's a simple procedure really. A long silver probe is inserted into the neck of the bladder and basically stretches it because it's muscle. They will use a tiny camera as well to have a look for any abnormalities, stones, lumps and bumps x
    • jennie43338
      jennie43338 Jan999

      Posted

      Thank you Matron. It would be wonderful if this were the case. x
    • jan05416
      jan05416 jennie43338

      Posted

      Hi Jennie u can get them in the supermarket sodium citrate. They help bladder irritation, X
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