Joined: 05 July 2006 United Kingdom Posts: 2275 Gender: Female
Posted: 05 April 2008 at 5:12pm | IP Logged
Hiya Ladies,
I know this isnt a nice topic to be discussing on a lazy Saturday afternoon but, for the last couple of weeks I've noticed a big difference in my bladder control. Afer having Mia, i did (and still do) the pelvic floor excercises recommended, but i've been finding it hard to 'hold' it in.. meaning as soon as i need to go.. it has to be pretty much there and then or else i might have a little accident! God, this is quite embarrassing actually when written down so i'll stop now lol
Anyone got any help or advice? I didnt think it rated a doctors appointment, but does anyone else suffer this at all? (Yeah right, like anyone else will admit this in public) lololololol Many thanks Amanda x-x-x
Joined: 17 June 2005 United Kingdom Posts: 3687 Gender: Female
Posted: 05 April 2008 at 5:33pm | IP Logged
It's not embarrassing at all. I'm still suffering this after having the twins- it's just something that happens with the more pregnancies you have. If it gets worse definitely go to the docs in case you need some kind of repair done.
Joined: 06 September 2007 United Kingdom Posts: 534 Gender: Female
Posted: 05 April 2008 at 6:30pm | IP Logged
My boys are 8 next month and I still have to watch how I sneeze!!! and certainly empty the tank before going on the trampoline with the kids!!! I had physio after having the boys, so it may be worth a trip to the docs hun.xxxx
Joined: 07 June 2007 United Kingdom Posts: 1197 Gender: Female
Posted: 05 April 2008 at 6:34pm | IP Logged
ok well this is a bit different but i have always had a weak bladder since i was a weebaby (oh dear scuse the pun lol wasnt intended ) and i find if i drink abit more than other days then im on the loo every 5 mins and i mean EVERY 5 mins like im bursting to go . Its got better the older ive got but as i say the more i drink the worse the need to go is and if im on alcohol god help me i should just stay there lol .
Joined: 11 September 2007 United Kingdom Posts: 2672 Gender: Female
Posted: 05 April 2008 at 7:03pm | IP Logged
Hun i have had problems with this too but doing this and core exercises to tighten tummy muscles also has helped.
My mum after she'd had us 3 ended up being refered (sp?) to physio where she was given weights to walk around the house trying to hold in which got heavier and heavier and she now has better bladder control than me.
If you concerened hun i'd speak to your gp, i'm sure they've had worse and more embarrassing cases.....
Joined: 13 June 2005 United Kingdom Posts: 8355 Gender: Female
Posted: 05 April 2008 at 7:34pm | IP Logged
Because of my SPD I had physio and she was wonderful and she was wonderful at helping build my pelvic floor so it is now very strong - but without her I am sure I would suffer - dont be embarressed - just go and see your gp and see if there is a 'physio direct' near you to call for advise!
Joined: 11 June 2005 United Kingdom Posts: 5844 Gender: Female
Posted: 05 April 2008 at 7:55pm | IP Logged
You said that this has only happened recently? If so could you have a mild bladder infection which is making it worse. Try drinking Cranberry juice for a few days to see if that helps a little. I have to be careful when I sneeze some days, I find if the weather is cold and damp that makes it worse for some reason. Carry on with the pelvic floor exercises and also when you go for a wee stop your wee and hold it for 10 seconds before you carry on which exercises your pelvic floor even more. Like the girls say go to the gp if it is worrying you, they have heard it all before.
Joined: 12 June 2005 United Kingdom Posts: 3263 Gender: Female
Posted: 05 April 2008 at 10:33pm | IP Logged
I am terrible now and have been since getting pregnant with Jessie honest to god i felt like i had wet all the time and had to wear pads and change my pants constantly tmi, I'm getting better now (thank god), i did pelvic floor exercises after having molly and Jessie even though i had section with both of them they are still highly recommended but it is still affecting my bladder control, i just hope and pray it gets better if not ill be seeing my gp xx jue xx
Joined: 05 July 2006 United Kingdom Posts: 2275 Gender: Female
Posted: 06 April 2008 at 10:43am | IP Logged
Thanks everyone for your little tips to try, i've been doing extra pelvic floors since yesterday, an i have some cranberry juice to drink today to see if that help over the next week. Sam, i tried stopping mid-flow... absolutely useless lololol, i couldn't do it to save my life. And sneezeing, well i wont even go there lol It has got increasingly worse over a while, so i think the best thing is to make an appointment with my gp.. i just didnt realise there was anything they could do for it, but now i know. Cheers girls for your advice. I dont feel alone in my problem now Love Amanda x-x-x
Joined: 24 October 2005 United Kingdom Posts: 4536 Gender: Female
Posted: 07 April 2008 at 4:37pm | IP Logged
Add me too the list as well. When I need a wee, I have to go soon as or I leak. I have done all the pelvic exercises etc but am still having this problem after 3 years !
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