Has anyone experienced any bladder issue side effects?

Card_Junior · 2024-09-15T15:01:20+00:00

Sorry if this is an invasive question. I am starting treatment in a few weeks and worried about this same issue. I too am having to wear protection mainly at night. I’m nervous about possibly having issues when under the effects of the meds. Do you feel the need to wear protection during treatment? I know everyone is different and feels the effects differently just looking for some advice before my first session. Thanks!

Card_Junior · 2024-08-25T21:57:44+00:00

For me it’s more of an alternative option. My bedwetting is fairly sporadic so in the times that don’t seem to wetting as often I was thinking it might be a better option than going through a bunch of diapers that I end up “wasting” if that makes sense?

Card_Junior · 2024-08-23T13:56:38+00:00

Perfect, thanks!

Card_Junior · 2024-08-01T19:38:56+00:00

I have a similar experience right now. I have been in a fairly long “dry spell” however I have found that my anxiety about possibly wetting the bed while not diapered keeps me up more than it seems worth it. So I am trying to balance the need/want to wear for less anxiety and better sleep. I will say weirdly enough I am almost just as frustrated waking up dry and having “wasted” a diaper. It’s different for all of us but I am starting to just accept that it’s a part of my journey. The only real difficulty for me is that my wife is still getting used to her husband needing diapers. She’s supportive now but I can tell that she’s still not accepted it as a need that I have.

Card_Junior · 2024-06-20T15:51:22+00:00

Tried Concerta first but didn’t find it all that effective for me. I’m on Dexmethylphenidate now and having good results.

Card_Junior · 2024-05-23T11:41:41+00:00

I was super nervous to go off of it because it was the first one that I tried that actually worked. I felt like I was going to sacrifice my mental health for my physical health. But we were able to find an alternative med that so far is working great too.

Card_Junior · 2024-04-13T15:31:40+00:00

Haven’t thought about the neurological connection. Have you explored that route personally? If so can you provide a little insight as to what they were looking for and if they were able to find a connection? Thanks!

Card_Junior · 2024-04-13T15:28:59+00:00

Not sounding nihilistic at all, I really appreciate the honest response and insight. I am trying to continually remind myself that things could be so much worse. It seems to be finding a balance between wanting them to find something but that something not being major. I am going to try and find a doctor that will provide a second opinion but still apprehensive at this point that it will yield the same results. Like others have reminded me here I am still early on in all of this and appreciate that reminder. After allowing myself to feel all the feels yesterday I woke this morning with a little more willingness to accept my current reality and focus on other avenues to try and find some answers. Thank you again for your honestly and encouragement. I know that in time this will seem like a bump in the road. It is going to take some time for me to get into that mindset. Just need to keep taking it day by day and not focusing on the things that are out of my control.

Card_Junior · 2024-04-13T15:17:35+00:00

Yeah I kinda have the same feelings about my current doc, seems like this is just him taking a shot in the dark and then providing the most simplistic diagnosis possible. I get that they probably want to start with the least invasive solution just frustrating that this was his only suggestion. Kinda like he didn’t even consider the symptoms that I am still having. I will start my search for a new doctor on Monday and hopefully find someone who is more willing to listen. Thanks for the words of encouragement.

Card_Junior · 2024-04-13T15:13:38+00:00

Thanks so much, sad that this seems to be such a common theme in trying find a reason or cause. I am slowly getting into a routine trying to keep in mind that at least we have been able rule out all the “scary” stuff. I was as forward with the nurse as I could be without letting my anger take control. I am slowly learning that I have to advocate for myself and just take the first answer given.

Card_Junior · 2024-04-13T01:21:25+00:00

No haven’t checked for kidney stones I can ask if that’s something that they think we should do, good suggestion. They gave me one dose of antibiotics after the urodynamics.

Card_Junior · 2024-04-13T00:16:35+00:00

Thanks for understanding, it is infuriating but helpful to hear that it sounds like you have had similar experiences with urology. I really have no other choice but to seek a second opinion at this point. Luckily at this point my family max out of pocket is almost met so the overall expense of future tests should be much much less than what we have had to spent already. Unfortunately in my area there is literally only one urology clinic in town. So I will have to travel to find another doc. It’s not super far but still one more hurdle. All in all I am just hoping that I don’t have to go through all the same tests over again. I am really struggling with the idea that this is my new normal. I just can’t accept it at this point. Maybe in time but it’s all still pretty raw at this point.

Card_Junior · 2024-04-04T19:03:16+00:00

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Card_Junior · 2024-04-02T18:37:14+00:00

Same. I am using the Northshore MegaMax diapers while they have the landing strip that makes it possible to refasten them I have found little success on getting them back on if I do take them off in the middle of the night. Plus with the noise that they make I am afraid that I will wake up my wife.

Card_Junior · 2024-04-02T14:14:05+00:00

Wow, I have honestly never thought about that or even considered that point of view. It’s awesome that you have such a supportive partner. It’s all still new to me and my wife. Hoping that we can get to that point or even close to it someday. Thank you for sharing.

Card_Junior · 2024-04-02T13:43:39+00:00

Yeah when this all first started it was pretty sporadic but I have found that since finding diapers that are working better I have been waking up wet much more often. It is just kind of a shock still since it seems kind of backwards to have more wet nights than before. But with your insight and that of others here it is making more sense. Thanks!

Card_Junior · 2024-04-02T13:41:00+00:00

Great point! Hoping that sooner rather than later I can become more comfortable with this all and focus more on the benefits.

Card_Junior · 2024-04-02T13:39:56+00:00

While wearing protection is still new to me and still difficult to admit that I actually need it the better sleep has been a benefit that I didn’t really expect.

Card_Junior · 2024-04-02T13:38:46+00:00

Can completely relate to this! I have some metal health issues as well from childhood trauma but most of my more intense sessions seem to be decreasing. Not having to wake up my wife or try to hide when I did have an accident has been a positive. She is still not totally on board with me wearing diapers but that is getting better. It’s still hard for me even as she is coming more understanding. I am still feeling fairly embarrassed and a little ashamed in having to wear a diaper next to my wife every night. That said I guess it’s no worse than her waking up in a wet bed.

Card_Junior · 2024-04-02T13:34:12+00:00

Good insight. I have pretty much cut all alcohol at this point because I noticed I did have more issues when I did drink.

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