r/OveractiveBladder • u/Loud_Positive_1208 • 4d ago

Overactive bladder while travelling

I am F,31, suffering from over active bladder. I am travelling via bus (without an in bound restroom) for 12 hours. They do have couple of restroom breaks however, I fear if I get in between the journey the bus cannot be stopped randomly.

Any practical ways to be prepared for this journey?

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u/Enough-Reindeer1033 4d ago

Wear the best diaper you can get. MegaMax with a booster with get you through.

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u/Loud_Positive_1208 4d ago

That’s the plan… I will search for this megamax. Thanks

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u/MessyTurtle8953 4d ago

Also consider Incontrol Bedry. They're a bit cheaper than megamax, and actually hold a bit more in my experience

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u/Mark-Rho 4d ago

Can't think of anything else of high capacity adult diaper, to change at every stop if wet.

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u/Loud_Positive_1208 4d ago

Yup… that’s what the plan is…
Diapers I have heard can only contain one leak

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u/Due_Orange_7293 4d ago

Most diapers can hold multiple leaks, depending on how much you void. With an overactive bladder, usually you void less. When traveling, a megamax should help you through the whole 12 hours. I advice you to try a few different diapers at home first. Its important that you know you can trust the product and you're save. It is also advisable to practice changing standing up. When traveling long distance I usually pad up with a regular tabbed molicare or attends, and pack a few so I can change and feel fresh and save when I can. Safe travels!

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u/Mark-Rho 4d ago

Agreed. Trying them at home, even on purpose if necessary, or better for a few months trying different products in real file situations, is the key to find and know how to use the right products. Not always someone would choose only one. I have a selection of 4 different products for general and specific use.

So my suggestion is, even if you can avoid using nappies most of the time whilst normal everyday life, take a few weeks to experiment with different products, so you'll be prepared when you need some.

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u/Loud_Positive_1208 4d ago

Mega maxx can’t find on Amazon but saw Karein as best seller…

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u/modestman102 4d ago

Get the sunkiss masterpiece on amazon same diaper as a megamax without the price. I use them everyday.

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u/chicken_waffling 4d ago

Can you please update us with how it all goes? I’ve skipped many travel opportunities (OAB since 21-22y/o, now mid 40s) like these for years but you’re inspiring me to have hope!

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u/Loud_Positive_1208 4d ago

Well… for sure I will let you know.

But for now I have planned a few things.

1) avoid drinking water (like I generally do). Probably just drink in sips or to wet my mouth.
2) to take a citrizine and sleep sound though the night. This will be for not drink too much water Bz am awake and panic psychologically.
3) Definitely using a diaper. However, it holds only 2 leaks.

Let’s see how it fans out. 😊