Embarrassing Illnesses

I'm 16 and had this about a year to half a year, suffering from it daily, occasionally to where I can't hold it in any longer. Something I have recently found works is pelvic exercises – especially kegel exercises. only thing is you have to do 50+ daily. The more you do the more effective it is, but it's worth it…

Im 49 years of age ive had my bladder problem for so many years. I underwent a hysterectomy because of other problems, also colposuspension (bladder operation) which stopped the leaking, but didnt stop the bladder urge, so im still on Buscopan and Detrusitol, medication helped a bit, Ive had really bad abdominal pain, which was caused by adhesions, so ended up having an operation for that in March 09. pain is so bad got worse since operation really cant cope at times dont seem to be getting anywhere

Hi i m 36 years old and have had this problem over 4 years.I was on pills but nothing helps.I have been to Urology for dynamic studies but still no finall answer.I m desperate to have just even a little repair because the bladder problem is running my life.For month ego i was deppressed coz was worse,i never seen in my life.Is it anybody can explain to me how the botox works?Waiting to hear from you.

I am 25 I had suffered for 6 years until I had botox about two months ago. I feel so much bettr I sleep through the night now, I used to be up 8 times and I can ut with my friends or partner and not have to pop off after every drink! Don't keep quiet what ever you do.

Hy I'm 54 yrs old and suffer from an overactive bladder I've had hospital treatment for this, i had 25 botox injections into my bladder, but did not have any effect,my doctor told me that the only other treatment would be removal of the bladder and have a bag on my side or make another bladder from my bowel but i'm afraid to have this done as he told me it is a big opperation

Thanks for the information. I am about to go for Botox myself having suffered for about 3 years gradually getting worse. I have been through all the medications with limited effect. I have had a bladder stretch which didn't help a great deal. So decided to go for it just before the programme. I missd the programme but a friend told me about it. I have just watched it on catch up. I am going for surgery on 7th June.

I have just read all the comments, I didn't realise this problem was so common! I have been trying medication over the past 9 months. I'm 30 and suffered for many years just being ashamed. Started on oxybutanin, which worked ok but had lots of side effects. Am now on solifenacin which has no side effects and actually helps too! I think before the botox option, you should try all the medication options as some obviously work better for some than others. Good luck

I was on tablets for 2 years before the decission was taken for me to have Botox injections. I,m due to go into hospital in the next few weeks but I'm scared if things go wrong and I've to self catheterise. As our area does this proceedure under local anaesthetic Ifelt more daunted by the prospect so had to state from the outset I needed a general anaesthetic as I've heard the proceedure is extreemely painful. I'm only going through with it because the bladder problem is ruining my life and the option is to be stuck within my home locality and not be able to travel to visit friends or have a life.

im 14 years old and docs told me that iv got irrative bladder,its ruining school cos i keep going to the toilet every 10 or 15 mins.any help here?

I have this problem and am only 16. I've had this problem for as long as I can remember. I have been to the doctors numerous times but they never really did anything. But I recently went back and he's asked me to do two urine samples, more blood tests which i've done before and has also referred me to Urology or the Bladder Docs as he put it. He said they'd fill my bladder up but am not sure what the procedure is could you explain :) Thank you am glad am finally getting the help I been hoping for.