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Posted 4/21/2011 3:20 PM (GMT 0)

When I get the idea in my head that I might need to pee (micturate), i must go immediately.  I don't mind getting up at night at intervals, but my weakness forces me to wear absorbent pads,  Taking pills recommended by my doctor hasn't helped.  Can anyone suggest better pills or anything to help?

GKMCA

Posted 4/21/2011 3:24 PM (GMT 0)
They prescribe the same pills as they would for IBS. Such as Belladonna Phenobarb or Hyoscamine (sp???).

If you "freak out" about thinking you need to pee, you are sending a message to your brain that doesn't correspond to your actual needs. This creates spasms. You're essentially rewiring the process and need to find a way back to the natural wiring. That's a messy way of saying what my urologist tried explaining to me.
Posted 4/21/2011 5:21 PM (GMT 0)
I know the feeling. Filling a pitcher of water at the sink, pouring water into the coffee pot, both give me an instant urge to pee. I was prescribed Detrol for the night time pees (am getting up every 2 hours). Took it for six months with absolutely no help. Have my 9 month follow-up appointment today with rad/onc and will see what he prescribes this time. I do agree that some of the urgency is in the mind, but you need strong willpower to override it or you get wet pants. Squid.
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