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Hi. Since my 80th birthday I have started to have bladder incontinence problems.I do realise that my age is a major factor and I have tried several types of incontinence pads via the internet with some varied success which is ok as long as I wear black trousers which cover the embarassing damp stains. My question is, is there any kind of medication that can make this problem more controllable. In fairness I have to admit to a drink fairly often and I know this is part of the problem but if any of you good people have any advice it will be greatly appreciated.Thanks S.O.G
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.SAG......."medication" will depend upon the cause of your incontinence and only medical examination and possibly investigation will determine this.
At your age, weak bladder muscles or perhaps the result of a nerve problem, stroke or other conditions of the nervous system must be taken into consideration but to be quite honest, "medication" for these conditions is doubtful.
However if your incontinence is due to an enlarged prostate gland then non -surgical methods involving tablets to ease your incontinence,are available.
See you GP for a diagnosis
At your age, weak bladder muscles or perhaps the result of a nerve problem, stroke or other conditions of the nervous system must be taken into consideration but to be quite honest, "medication" for these conditions is doubtful.
However if your incontinence is due to an enlarged prostate gland then non -surgical methods involving tablets to ease your incontinence,are available.
See you GP for a diagnosis
If it's as sqad says, an enlarged prostate gland (you probably need to see a urologist via your doctor to establish that) you can have a TURP operation to reduce the size of the prostate. Actually I'm going for a pre-op check with the surgeon today at noon and will have the operation tomorrow - I'm not much younger than you.
My other half has a "huge" prostate, as described by the nurses and Urologist. He takes a little pill each night thats working wonders. Over a few months he's gone from getting up 5-6 times a night to no more than 2..he is middle 80's and had a TURP op to remove a low grade bladder tumour last year.
Please see your GP. He or she will be able to help you.
Please see your GP. He or she will be able to help you.
I've just returned (Fri. Lunchtime) from having my operation which took place on Wednesday morning in Tübingen University Hospital. Instead of having the TURP I had the very latest procedure which instead of using a laser uses steam and is called “transurethral vaporization”: in which the cells turn into steam under the effect of heat instead of paring away at them, its abbreviation is TUVP rather than TURP.
Absolutely fabulous and problem-less, I feel great!
Just thought I'd let you know.
Absolutely fabulous and problem-less, I feel great!
Just thought I'd let you know.
Thanks. Pasting this in from a email I've just sent to a friend who is a doctor and who wanted me to keep him informed;
"....everything went just as I was told it would. The last thing I remember before the procedure was the anaesthetist, - a bit of a wag, (as they all seem to be), said what’s your profession ? I said “artist”, he said, painting ? I said “yes,” he said abstract? I said “no”, he said erotic? and all the women assistants laughed and I didn’t have the chance to answer - I was 'gone'. The next thing that I noticed was waking instantaneously with a beautiful nurse’s face looking down on me, I said “success?” and she said, “success!”, and I said, "ausgezeichnet!" (excellent) – to more female laughter.
So it began and ended with laughter, and I feel great, what more could I want? ".
"....everything went just as I was told it would. The last thing I remember before the procedure was the anaesthetist, - a bit of a wag, (as they all seem to be), said what’s your profession ? I said “artist”, he said, painting ? I said “yes,” he said abstract? I said “no”, he said erotic? and all the women assistants laughed and I didn’t have the chance to answer - I was 'gone'. The next thing that I noticed was waking instantaneously with a beautiful nurse’s face looking down on me, I said “success?” and she said, “success!”, and I said, "ausgezeichnet!" (excellent) – to more female laughter.
So it began and ended with laughter, and I feel great, what more could I want? ".