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28 and full on wetting myself daily - help!

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embarrassingg · 02/04/2024 19:52

NC for this because very embarrassing!

I’m 28, and ever since having my son in 2020 my health has gone so, so downhill I feel like my body is completely breaking down.

Have always been a healthy 10-12, 12 at a max. Always worked from home and never been one to go to the gym. 4 years on from my son I am now a size 28 diagnosed with PCOS, pre-diabetic. I’ve lost every ounce of confidence I had and am now looking at weight loss surgery (private, not NHS).

Anyway, for the last week I have been wetting myself daily. Not just a little bit but full on, heavy urination.

I’ll get a slight need to go, and all of a sudden it will become urgent and even crossing my legs won’t stop it while I try to waddle to the bathroom.

Today, it happened just as I was walking back into my house, in broad daylight, in my drive. Dripping through my leggings into my shoes. I don’t think anyone saw but it’s absolutely mortifying and I’m losing my dignity.

I’ve called the GP today but can’t get an appointment until Thursday, so for now I’m just sat here worrying and feeling upset and disgusted.

I’m just wondering if this has happened to anyone before and/or had any advice. Can’t believe this is my body at 28.

OP posts:
ExtraOnions · 02/04/2024 21:46

I had a UTI like this once .. it was horrible. I’d never peed myself before, I thought I had become incontinent. My sample needed to be sent off to be cultured, so the right anti-biotic could be found. Odd thing was that I didn’t have any of the other symptoms of a UTI

JPGR · 02/04/2024 21:43

Poor you. Try and preempt it by going regularly. I find it’s a mental thing. As soon as I think about it - my bladder takes over.

mondaytosunday · 02/04/2024 20:16

I find the heavier I am the more I can't 'hold it'. I think it is a weight issue.

Primefungus · 02/04/2024 20:02

For a start get big pads to give you some security. Then start a diary of when it happens and what you have had to drink that day. That might give you some clue and will be helpful if it need further investigations by continence team.

GP will probably want to see if a uti so if you can take a fresh wee sample when you visit then they can dip it then and there.

Good luck

isthewashingdryyet · 02/04/2024 19:57

Sugar levels too high ? Weeing a lot is a sign of diabetes, so this could be a reason.

bless you, it sounds really horrid

Smartiepants79 · 02/04/2024 19:55

UTI??