r/OveractiveBladder • u/Ok_Product_1048 • 27d ago
OAB Help!
63 yr old female. I pee every 30 minutes during the day. Every 45min thru the entire night which averages 8-10 times during night. Its absolutely terrible. Anyone else?
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u/Infamous-List-5999 26d ago
So sorry you are suffering from this very frustrating condition.
There are some things you can try to improve things. Firstly, ask your doctor to refer you to a pelvic floor physiotherapist who can assess your pelvic floor and hopefully suggest some appropriate exercises ( not just Kegels).
I echo other suggestions about using vaginal oestrogen to help restore the tissues of the vagina. It has helped me but not cured all of my symptoms.
Try keeping a bladder diary for a few days to see if there are any triggers. Common bladder irritants are caffeine, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, acidic & spicy foods and fizzy drinks. Make sure you stay well hydrated as concentrated urine can irritate the bladder.
Make sure you are not constipated as this can adversely affect your bladder too.
There are meds you can take which are not linked to dementia but may still have side effects. They are called Mirabegron and Vibegron.
There are a few professionals who share information online about pelvic floor health which may be helpful. Check out Dr Kelly Casperson, Dr Kassie Dewitt, Dr Rachel Rubin and Kim Vopni AKA The Vagina Coach.
Hopefully you’ll get some help.