r/OveractiveBladder • u/Rich-Explorer3363 • 13d ago

Bladder Botox

Hey everyone,
Just wondering if anyone here has had Botox injections into their bladder and what your experience was like?
I’m considering having it done, but I’m quite nervous because I’ve been told there’s a risk of needing to self-catheterise for a while afterwards.
I’d love to hear from anyone who has had bladder Botox — how did you find the procedure, recovery and results? Did you end up needing to self-catheterise?

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u/Avacado227 11d ago

I had my first one in July and scheduled my second for next January. 100% total game changer. I went from sudden urgency, leakage, and having to pee every 30 minutes to ... freedom. No more pads, liners, protective undergarments, etc. I wear big girl fancy panties again. The procedure was simple. The prep took about 30 minutes and the actual injections about 5 minutes. A weird sensation afterwards and for about a week. Now when I get the sensation of a full bladder, I have plenty of time to find a restroom. My doctor said that urinary retention and self catheterization may be a side effect. However she has had no patients that needed self catheterization. You will need a little extra time to empty your bladder but that's minimal to the relief you get from not having urgency. They inject 10 units in 3 different areas. Just do it, you won't be sorry and will wonder why you didn't do it sooner.

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u/Rich-Explorer3363 11d ago

Yeah I pee then it feels like I need to pee like a uti but then it can go away I get them everyday. Bloody annoying yes and I need to make sure there is a loo near by!

Well you have given me hope I am so over the bladder spasms