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.

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stress seems to make it worse

jasgall
jasgall
i have been very stressed out lately, and i have noticed that i am constantly having to change. is this true for anyone else?
OnlyGod1st
OnlyGod1st
I too, when stressed end up wetting more. It's like that my body gets all wound up and causes more urine output.

It has been proven that stress can and does cause wetting problems for those that have weak or already bladder problems.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
I use a small daily use pad that fits inside my underwear to keep the tiny stress incontinence from showing through my outerwear.
The more I do, the less the stress, so it does help.
deleted_user
deleted_user
its true whenever i am anxious or stressed i find it is worse
deleted_user
deleted_user
Stress always makes it worse for me.....which causes stress....nasty cycle!!
ST50
ST50
I always wet more at night when I'm stressed out or worried about something.
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