Water Problem

[seanne]

I have had a problem since 2005. I am 67, and over the years I have been given tablets, ( no good) and poked and prodded but they cant find anything wrong with me.
There is no pattern to it. I sometimes get an uneasy feeling in my tummy sometimes not. I cant always make it to the toilet in time whether I am out walking or asleep in bed.I am at my wits end. Anyone have a similar priblem ? I am healthy otherwise.

[Old_Geezer]

I think the clinic is more likely to be able to suggest ways to make the situation better for an individual issue, than a long distance treatment suggestion. What best suits one may not suit another.

[seanne]

Thank you MM it appears we are in the same boat. How ling have you been like this ? x

[seanne]

OG yes I agree I was merely wanting to know if anyone else had a similar problem it appears MM has x

[murraymints]

about 5 years now, consultants are baffled why I can go and a short time later need to go again..and not just a wee wee if you get my drift ! no obvious sign of water retention..the usual tests seem to discount that...it's like I have an overflow tank ! lol.. blummin nuisance as I always have to be aware of where a loo is..and sitting in a cinema or theatre etc is a nightmare as I always have to go out half way..

[albaqwerty]

Have noticed an increase in urgency this year, 54 year old female, it's not too bad when I get the urge to go, I can make it to the bathroom, but it's the sudden 'I need to go now' which upsets me.

Always a decent amount on each occasion.
GP suggested 'mesh' which I don't think is a good idea.

Pelvic floor area is not too bad.

Am also up and down through the night, but not as often as Minty.

[murraymints]

that was my trigger point Albs..must be an age related thing..boo hoo...

[pixie374]

Sqad will hate a link here, but it explains better than I can... for some of you, the retraining is worth a go if you haven't tried it yet
https://www.bladderandbowel.org/conservative-treatment/bladder-diary/

[murraymints]

tried all that Pix... even had hypnotherapy....

[pixie374]

Fair enough... I wouldn't avoid water though- just caffeine xx

[murraymints]

don't have any caffeine.. no coffee and decaf tea... drink plenty water early doors and reduce intake to nil after 8pm

[albaqwerty]

I don't have anything to eat or drink after 8pm either.

Interesting read, thanks Pix

However, to be disgustingly honest, there are times when I get the 'I need a wee now' sensation, no matter how much clenching and tightening goes on, it just, er well, sorry for the image.
It's not a pleasant situation

[murraymints]

we should form a committee ! lol

[albaqwerty]

shouldn't that be commit-pee?

Shouldn't giggle, it's not a pleasant situation to be in and can be most distressing at times.

I can handle it when I'm home alone but am worried about it happening when family is around.

Seanne, I hope it gives you some comfort to know that you are not alone xx

[murraymints]

It is well known by all my friends that there has to be a loo available..long walks with dogs out for sure !

[pixie374]

Keep drinking water in the evenings too. For one thing, your bladder needs to relearn whether it is full or not- it needs to fill up sometimes. And stopping drinking makes the urine stronger, irritates the bladder more and makes the urgency worse.

[seanne]

I have tried not drinking after 6pm, makes no difference. One emergency doctor I had for a bad flare while on holiday threw something new in the mix, she thought it was structural and I maybe needed something hoisted up with a small op. I have had only one child no other misses etc and a hysterectomy.

[seanne]

I have kept diaries for the doctor, done everything. I just get the urgency to go.

[murraymints]

my scans did not indicate anything physical seanne... just "something I have to live with" according to GP ... :0(

[seanne]

I fear after 12 years there is no answer for me either MM x

[murraymints]

alas ! xx