Urinary Incontinence Support Group
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary excretion of urine from one's body. It is often temporary, and it almost always results from an underlying medical condition. Stress, functional, and urge incontinence are the most common forms. Share with other support group members and learn from their stories and experiences.
Hi,
This is my first post. I am 19 and I am incontinent. I was about 12 before I stopped wetting the bed and I was also still having day time accidents at times but naturally this stopped. The issue is currently being investigated by doctors. I wet the bed most nights and I have some leakage in the day which I don't realise is happening. It's s so embarrassing as I still live with my parents and little sister who just don't understand. The doctor said that while they are investigating i should think about wearing protection. I have been wearing a pad in the daytime which is fine and at night I got more absorbent ones but I might as well not have them. I spoke with the continence services about this and they say that I should use a slip for nightimes due to how much I wet. I thought this was a pull up but then I looked and it is essentially a nappy. My parents always threatened me with them when I was younger and the thought of having to put myself into one is horrible. Does anybody else have experience, in particular people of my age?
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In 2013 I had an accident resulting in spinal injury at the base of my neck with paralysis from there down, spasticity (muscle contractions and spasms) and double incontinence. Both my anus and my urethra have been left closed except with manual intervention. I hardly ever pass urine via the usual route (I have a suprapubic catheter passing directly into my bladder about 2 inches below my...
Thank you for posting here and welcome to the group.
I’m a little older than you, 27, but have been having these problems since childhood which sound very similar to yours. My bedwetting is most nights and I’ve needed a nappy at night now for many years and I’d like to say it gets easier, and in a way it does, but it’s more like a rollercoaster ride with many lows, just some of the lows aren’t as low as others. I hope you can find someone who can give you emotional support you need, I’m so lucky to have a very supportive girlfriend and it makes so much difference. But we are here as well to help and chat as much as you like, publicy or privately.
I also need pads during the day, but my problems are from an accident so I’ve all but given up on getting out of them, but hopefully your is different, so try to keep your spirits up and keep chasing up with the doctor as there are things that maybe able to help you. If you do need to wear a nappy at night, try to think of it as a temporary aid, and they’ll help you get a better nights sleep and as horrible as it is it beats waking up in a wet bed. This is where the support from my girlfriend helps me so much so please talk to us and use us if you need us.
Remember your not alone. Please keep in touch and let us know how things go.
Good luck,
Ritchie
There are two management issues that will help, while you work on other factors the doctors may come up with. First, hydrate from morning until mid-afternoon; then, very little before going to bed. Keep your fluid intake up, but confine it to those certain hours. Secondly, if you sleep on your back, gravity will help reduce nighttime leakage, as well. You'll change positions, but try to fall asleep on your back. The hydration management does make a big difference, I must tell you. Good luck to you. Fynlee
Like you I too wet the bed when I was younger (I am now 56) and back then it was terry nappies and plastic pants even into my teens. I was then dry for quite some time but a spinal injury changed all that 30 years ago. I now wear the all-in-one disposable nappy type incontinence pads (Tena Slip Maxi) which I get supplied by the NHS and am very glad for them. I just consider them as my normal underwear. No more wet sheets, though sometimes if I sleep on my side they can leak so I also have a washable bed pad. I wear them during the daytime too which means no more embarrassing accidents or having to rush to the loo. In fact on long car journies I am probably the luckiest person as my nappy takes care of everything! They have literally changed my life for the better. No more worries night or day. It’s all about managing the situation and leading a normal life, so go for it and stay positive. Best wishes, Anthony
From my experience I must say that it isn’t bad at all wearing diapers like those for babies. They are comfortable and provide you with peace of mind not to fear any leaks.
and pee the bed
the doctor said i have a small bladder