Wellness

[rms1954]

I hope this topic does not offend, but if you suffer with this problem has anyone tried this item "Uresta."  If you have tried it, what was your experience ... positive or negative.  

[tansy]

No, but it sounds interesting.

[cindyNC]

I haven't tried it but am intrigued by it. My gynecologist prescribed some medication for me but I've been reluctant to try it as it causes drowsiness. 

[Kachina624]

I've taken Detrol for quite a few years.  It's effective for me and has had no side-effects.

[kze]

I have over active bladder and have taken Enablex (generic) for years and have no side effects.  I'm not sure if my problem is the same as yours.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

I had to look it up and WOW, it sounds like it could be a game changer!  It should be cleaned regularly and replaced annually.  It's not covered by insurance but would be money well spent, IMO, and probably around the same expense as a year's worth of Poise pads.  

[JeanLouiseFinch]

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@cindyNC wrote:

I haven't tried it but am intrigued by it. My gynecologist prescribed some medication for me but I've been reluctant to try it as it causes drowsiness. 

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Same, @cindyNC.  I drink a lot throughout the day and probably hold off going longer than I should so the leaking starts followed by urgency.   I mentioned this to my nephrology NP.   She prescribed Solifenacin so I'm sure it would be safe for me but I don't like the side effects either so I haven't taken it. 

Solifenacin side effects

Common solifenacin side effects may include:

• blurred vision;
• dry mouth, dry eyes;
• painful urination;
• constipation; or
• heat stroke - decreased sweating, dry skin, dizziness, tiredness, nausea, feeling hot.

[rms1954]

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@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:

I had to look it up and WOW, it sounds like it could be a game changer!  It should be cleaned regularly and replaced annually.  It's not covered by insurance but would be money well spent, IMO, and probably around the same expense as a year's worth of Poise pads.  

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The price seems kind of high, but overall if it works it would be worth it for me.  I feel like I gonna lose my mind over this problem.  I've been to a urologist and nephrologist, and I get no answers to this problem.  I get the usual "well as you age" comment.  Drives me nuts. I've never been offered any medication and didn't even know there were meds for this.  I take othere meds as it is and I don't want anymore.

It's bad and not just a little leak here or there.  I can't hold it and when I have to go there is no warning .... I go.  I am afraid to go anywhere and it's making my life miserable.  Just wearing pads is not the answer for me, not to mention EXPENSIVE.  I know there's a better solution.  

[Marp]

@rms1954 said:  I get the usual "well as you age" comment. 

If I may be so bold as to offer you some advice--the moment a medical professional says as you age without discussing potential solutions it is time to change doctors.

Yes, age can have an impact and for some things there are no viable solutions but that should be discussed not dismissed.

It sounds like you would benefit from an examination and consultation with a urogynecologist.

I do hope you follow through.  A "cure" may not be possible but there is likely something that can be done to at least help you and make you more comfortable.

[granddi]

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