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leaking urine

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WrongSideOfHistory · 18/12/2018 21:50

I've occasionally had this before when I've sneezed etc (since having children) but it's getting worse, I'm having urge incontinence and also feel like I can't empty my bladder properly so leaking randomly - it's horrible!
Is this likely to be a UTI or do I just have to accept it?

I had a back injury a while ago and worried that the two things may be related, but I've had a couple of MRI scans and nothing showed up thankfully.

Any advice or do I need to buy shares in tena for the foreseeable now??

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Cocolepew · 18/12/2018 21:59

Go to your GP and get it checked out first.
I have just finished 4 weeks with a pelvic health physio and it's made a big difference and I had urge incontinence pretty bad. I've already had a mesh bladder repair a few years ago.
The sooner you go the better.

gamerchick · 18/12/2018 22:12

Please go see your GP asap. So many woman ignore this stuff, there's just no need to suffer.

Mumof1andacat · 18/12/2018 22:15

Ask for a referral to a woman physio from the gp. A local pilates teach in my area also runs a pelvic floor 6 week course. See if there is anything in your area like this. Work a try

WrongSideOfHistory · 18/12/2018 22:23

Thanks - I actually have a gp appointment tomorrow. I'm hoping it's a lingering uti that's easy to fix (!) but definitely willing to give a women's physio a go.

Are there any other potential causes? I was previously on medication that can increase likelihood of uti/bladder issues, but stopped them 10 days ago. I'd hoped it would get better but no sign of that yet

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WrongSideOfHistory · 19/12/2018 09:51

So GP says women's physio probably wouldn't help so the next stop is the incontinence clinic Sad
Checking for uti before this.

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Cocolepew · 19/12/2018 12:43

GP is talking rubbish. The incontinence clinic will tell you to do exercises anyway. Ask there for a referral.
I was very bad, pee'd myself at least 6 or 7 times a day, flooding not even dribbles.
I couldn't empty my bladder and could only poo by splinting.
The PHP helped all off this to the point I have come off medication I used for an overactive bladder.

WrongSideOfHistory · 19/12/2018 19:36

That's good to know - thanks @Cocolepew

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PurpleAndTurquoise · 19/12/2018 19:39

Tena are great actually. I have been wearing them since my 4th baby. They are a good treatment- no drugs or surgery involved.

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