[Roba]

I have incontence both bladder and bowel. my Doctor said there is nothing that can be done about this. Is he right?

[Fresia]

Not necessarily. If you can, I would see an urologist who can rule out any specific illnesses or ones that can be treated. Some forms of incontinence can be treated.

[splitimage]

Kegel exercises can help somewhat with urinary incontinence - but I second seeing a specialist.

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[Roba]

What will a urologist do? Do I need to get a referal from my Doctor? Will the urologist cover the bowl incontence also? Also I forgot to tell my Doctor that I wear Depends. Should I let him know?

[Fresia]

An insurance referral may be required by the insurance to see a specialist. Call the insurance to find out if "a referral is required to see a specialist".

If not an insurance issue, the doc can just simply refer/request you to the urologist by calling to make the appt to get your foot in the door. I have called the GP's office, letting them know my concerns and that I'd like a second opinion with a urologist, and asked them to set it up.

The urologist would go over your medical history and symptoms; will discuss this with you and you two together will decide from there: testing & treatment options, etc. or other options.

I am a firm believer in second opinions. It is your health that matters most. Good luck.

[Roba]

I had an appointment with a urologist before that I had to cancel. Can I call him and make an appointment?

[Fresia]

It is definitely worth calling to find out if you can still make an appointment.

[Roba]

Should I call my Doctor and tell him that I wear the Depends ?

[eskielover]

I don't think that the fact you wear depends has anything to do with your incontinence....you just wear them because of the incontinence problem you have.....don't think that information is relative other than proof that you have the problem which he knows anyway. I am sure he would think that you would be doing something to help you deal with the problem, so I don't think that information would be of any importance to him personally.....others may have a different opinion.....will be interesting to see.

I am sorry that you are struggling with this problem. I know after my mothers cancer surgery, she was struggling with this & it was ever so difficult for her.

I know how bad it feels only having a problem when I was picking up a heavy bucket of water to put back in he horse stall, somehow, the weight & the pressure it put on my full bladder ended up making me loose control on going pee.....oh my, was I embarrassed. Luckily no one else was there but me & the horses, but I had to stop by the post office to mail some bills & needed to get out to go inside. Pulled my shirt down as far as I could & ran in & out so quickly....plus no one was at the post office at that time of day anyway. Ugh, it's a horrible feeling & I so understand the struggle & the stress you must be feeling.

Hopefully a specialist will be able to help you with this since you have a problem with both the bladder & bowel. The reason they are secialists is because they have the answers & knowledge that the common Dr doesn't have.......hopefully this will be the case for you.

[splitz]

Hi,
You should def go get a second opinion. I'm kind of assuming that you are female? If so then seeing a gynacologist might be more helpful as a prolapse can cause both bladder and bowel incontinence. However if you see a urologist they should be able to identify if that's the problem or not and refer you on. Urologists don't usually deal with bowel problems too.
Good luck and let us know how you go.
Splitz