Kegel 8

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Anyone in here had success with it?
I'm having real problems now, it's at night, I wake up bursting and just about make it to the toilet, never wet the bed, thank goodness. But I have to throw myself on the loo.
I am ok during the day, well, if I don't cough or sneeze.
Its horrible and shameful, I am 56 and my 2 'children' are 32 and 34, never had any problems, but its kicked in over past 2 years. I do need to lose some weight.
I've been doing pelvic floor exercises, but not sure how often I do them.
Then I read an article about the kegel 8, really good things, so would love to know others experiences, please.

Try the nhs squeezy app?

I have similar but different issues up weeing 3 -6 times a night from when I go to bed. Also struggle coughing and sneezing etc. Having tried one but watching with interest. I did spot an online yoga course for a tenner which I was thinking about.

Hello Hun. Well done you for posting. I suspect that no-one else knows about how dire this is for you. Becoming more mature has it's issues doesn't it?

I would suggest that, before spending money on some gadget that you speak to your GP's Practice Nurse. There is a lot that they can do to help. I wonder if you already know that they will suggest that you lose weight - but that can only help you avoid problems such as diabetes and arthritis if you don't already have these issues. I am certain that you will find them non judgemental, supportive and very helpful. You've made the first step by posting on here - it's going to be easier to say this a second time. Good luck!

@dingledongle thanks, will take a look at that app.

@Splattherat never thought of looking for yoga course, will look into that too, will try anything

@Teadrinka thanks so much for your kind words. I hadn't realise what an issue it had become, but I realise its dragging me down quite a bit. So scared of smelling or actually wetting myself out and about or the bed. I would wear a pad at night, but am too embarrassed .
I do feel the weight is a contributor to it.
I will definitely speak to my practice nurse, she is really nice, I expect I am one of many.
Thanks again for being kind....

If it has come on suddenly, I wonder if you have a urine infection?
Please don't be ashamed, it's not pleasant for you, but you can't help it can you?
I am much younger than you and have varying degrees of urge incontinence. I can be fine for months and then it starts up again. Also, it might be worth keeping a fluid intake diary for a few days too to make sure you aren't drinking too much before bed.

Can you try a physiotherapist? They work wonders and can recommend a suitable machine as well as teach you what to do. There’s also an NHS app called Squeezy - it reminds you to do your exercises and times you etc.

Hello again K8.

I'm glad that you already know and get on with your Practice Nurse. I have a friend who's one &, I can assure you, she expects to see more than one person with your kind of problem in an average week. It's a price we women pay for bringing our beautiful children into the world

But, as my friend says, men don't get off 'scott free' as they have prostates

Just a word of caution: please don't be tempted to limit the amount of water that you drink. Wee should hardly colour the water in the loo-the darker the colour the more dehydrated you are. You could risk developing kidney problems.

Good luck. Maybe you could let us know how you get on?

PS however, drinks such as tea can make you wee more. Water is best

Please do not feel ashamed! I am a CSA survivor, and found smears, any medical stuff involving my genitalia really hard to do.
After the birth of a very big baby, I had some issues with prolapse, which I fixed with pelvic floor exercise, but 20 years later menopause and the loss of protective hormones has made my prolapse issues worse.
Using the Squezy app, and seeing a gyny physio via NHS has helped.
I cant make it better, but I can stop it getting worse.

Please seek help, and please, don't feel ashamed any further. 💕