stress incontinence

[Dee Sa]

a little while ago I wrote about the above, well I went to my appt today armed with a leaflet my pal had sent me about a small op thats puts things right again, the ladydoctor was quite put out and said its not for everyone and she examined me said I do not have a prolapse has put me on Vesicare 5mg one to be taken at night the leaflet that comes with has a long list of side effects quite scary also pessaries twice a week and go back in three months.
Personally I think that due to cutbacks they dont want to refer you on.
Has anyone tried these tablets pls ?

[craft1948]

I suffered from this in my early 40's but was never prescribed medication. I was sent to a physio and 6 weeks later all was fine.

[Dee Sa]

already tried the pelvic exercises didnt work I am sorry to say.

[craft1948]

I was wired up 3 times a week to an electronic impulse machine.

[weas]

I have just written about this ,to save money GP'S are not referring patients

[sara3]

I don't know anything about this, but I would think any operation would be a last resort, once other treatments have been ruled out.

[Sqad]

Dee Sa....if you have been examined and there is no sign of a uterine prolapse, then they are the facts.........no prolapse.......no operation.

I agree with your GP´s treatment.

[deborahp]

I've been on these and they did work for urge incontinence. I was referred by my GP 2½ years ago to the hospital for stress incontinence and after attending physio, incontinence nurse and then the gynaecologist, I eventually had the operation for a TVT which has worked but did have to go through the motions, so to speak. hth

[Dee Sa]

thanks for all your answers, will just have to wait the three months and go back.
Dee