Side effects of Chemo/Nocturia
Hi Everyone, Its been a few weeks since I have been on. Hope everyone is doing ok under our circumstances. My head hasn't been in the best place, hence why I haven't been here. Not doing to bad ...
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Zoffiel, your problem sounds like a uterine prolapse, caused by the weakening of the ligaments that hold the whole lot up tight in your body. When they stretch, the uterus drops down and it causes the bowel wall to form little folds and the bladder to tip backwards into the vaginal space, creating a pocket that is lower than the rest of the bladder, that is poking back into the vagina, and when you stand up the ligaments pull the whole uterus area up a bit more, which lifts the bladder again and the rest of the urine can now empty out. Combine that with the inability to shut off and you have the leakage.
DELIGHTFUL!
I'd see my GP about it if I were you, there is medication to help, though you might have to try a few to find one that suits you.
My medication helps with the shutting off mechanism, but I was also told to look at "bladder retraining" online, by the Gynaecologist.
This is supposed to help with situational leakage, like if you hear running water, or if it always happens when you get to the front door, for example.
I haven't tried it yet, too much else to do.
DELIGHTFUL!
I'd see my GP about it if I were you, there is medication to help, though you might have to try a few to find one that suits you.
My medication helps with the shutting off mechanism, but I was also told to look at "bladder retraining" online, by the Gynaecologist.
This is supposed to help with situational leakage, like if you hear running water, or if it always happens when you get to the front door, for example.
I haven't tried it yet, too much else to do.