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.
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.
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..
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.
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
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.
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.