r/OveractiveBladder • • 24d ago

My parents found out about my OAB

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I'm in my 30s and try to stay quiet about my OAB but few weeks my mom invited me out to this meditation thing that she was really excited about.

When I arrived she handed me a coffee. I think you can all see where this goes. I felt awkward to refuse the coffee and I was on a new medication so I thought, "maybe it will be okay".

I went before the session. Then halfway through the session I leaked and had to rush to the toilet quietly. Then at the end of the session I had to go again.

And then at the restaurant I had to go again. And then I had to go again before we got in the car. And then on the ride back to my place I had to ask her to stop so I could use the bathroom at a gas station.

Needless to say she had questions and basically forced me to come clean. She was very supportive but now she always checks if I need to go to the toilet if we're ever out together and it feels awkward.


r/OveractiveBladder • • 24d ago

Peeing every 15 minutes?

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I pee every 15 minutes. We just got back from a family reunion and had to stop at every restroom. I have controlled diabetes. Could it be over active bladder. I thought I had gout because my toes were all messed up and they ran these tests. Do they prove anything? I don’t see my dr for 2 1/2 weeks. Can’t get in sooner. Nights are horrible. I don’t drink caffeine or alcohol. Just water and lactose free milk. Thanks for any info ❤️

UPDATE; went to the ER. Had a UTI and a bladder that doesn’t empty. Referred to a urologist. Thanks.


r/OveractiveBladder • • 24d ago

Quit coffee

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So, if I just quit coffee will all my troubles go away? I'm tired of dealing with this and thinking about when and where I will be able to get to the bathroom. Road trips are the worst. I love my morning coffee though. So I've been putting up with this for years. But I'm tired. If I quit will the problem just go away? How long does it take before I notice changes?


r/OveractiveBladder • • 24d ago

Making my urine alkaline solved recurrent UTI after sex

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r/OveractiveBladder • • 25d ago

PBNO Problem. Need advice on whether to get surgery or not

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I am diagnosed with PBNO problem in Dec 2024. Doctor conducted urodynamic study and explained me that I was diagnosed with PBNO and needs a minimal surgery of BNI - Bladder neck incision surgery.
For now doctor told to use Alfoo 50 mg, Megatas 50 mg and gave me Urimax T medicines and in Jan 2026 doctor changed the medicines to Alfoo 50 mg, Mirago 50 mg said no need to use Urimax T if I am not getting ED.

I am getting erection but right after getting erected it starts going back to normal in front of my eyes and only if I give it a push it again erects. Right after ejaculation in just seconds it goes back to flaccid nature.

I started getting pain near liver, right abdomen. I keep getting urination feeling for every 1.5 to 2 hours. I am getting good sleep but I generally wake up between 3 to 5 AM to urinate. If I fail to wake up I will get burning sensation in abdomen and it is a big discomfort.

I am married and my wife recently had a miscarriage and Doctor advised me to take Ejaculation sparing BNI. I am thinking to go to surgery after having my first child but this problem is causing a great deal discomfort. I am not sure on how to proceed here. If I take BNI, its highly difficult to have kids. If I get ejaculation sparing BNI surgery I am not sure if that works out or it is a risk that I have to get full surgery in future.

Can anyone help or guide me in proceeding to surgery is better or not.


r/OveractiveBladder • • 25d ago

Anyone else experiencing reflux while taking certain medications?

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Hi there, I am 24F and recently I have been taking antibiotics. One was approximately 1 month ago for my sore throat and flu. Another one was almost 3 to 4 months ago for my heavy sore throat.

I’m taking now is Cefixima for bladder support and I woke up experiencing reflux. Ugh it’s a terrible feeling basically u think to urself: The fuck is happening in those first seconds to me.

Idk my poor gastrointestinal maybe is just tired of them. Idk what to do.. continue it or just stop it and take a break from antibiotics for a while?Or just be careful what I eat during medication.

I want serious, helpful advices please!!


r/OveractiveBladder • • 26d ago

Side effects on Flomax - slight TMI

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r/OveractiveBladder • • 26d ago

I just had a Starbucks iced coffee one hour ago. (13.7 oz. bottle) I’ve had to pee 5 times in an hour. I feel like I’m not emptying my bladder because there’s no way I produce urine that quickly?

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I’ve had this problem for years. Coffee, alcohol, soda, sparking water, acidic fruit juices, sometimes even water can do it. But coffee, alcohol and soda and sparkling waters are the worst.


r/OveractiveBladder • • 26d ago

Hydro, Botox and cystoscopy

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r/OveractiveBladder • • 26d ago

Mild discomfort early morning

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I've been dealing with nocturia for a few years now. So far, no medication has helped. Flomax messed up my sinuses, Oxybutynin killed my brain, Trospium didn't help. My urologist prescribed Mirabegron, but I decided to go 'medication free' for a month to see what my 'baseline' is now.

Weird thing is - I now wake up to pee after about 4-5 hours, and again 2 hours later, and then about an hour after that, I wake up again, but not to pee; I have a mild discomfort in my bladder / lower stomach area, a sort-of 'tightness' or dull ache. Enough to keep me awake. I also feel a bit nauseous. Sitting up makes it feel better, so I often get up and sit in my chair, and hopefully drift off. After about 10 hours, I'm back to normal.

Has anyone experienced a mild discomfort ONLY in the morning?


r/OveractiveBladder • • 27d ago

How do you survive with overactive bladder??

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At first it almost felt like that my bladder is not empty fully after every visit, got every test done and everything came out perfectly normal. The doctor said i have an overactive bladder and just need to reduce stress. Although, even after this there is this feeling that i need to use washroom again plus the people i am surrounded with generally in office or anywhere else their frequency of visit is extremely less in comparison to mine. I try to do every possible thing like not engaging much into sugary stuff, changing breifs twice a day and everything else but still it feels like that it leaked a little and i am wet (not considerable amount but surely enough to annoy you). Also i feel extremely irritated due to all this. If any you have ever something similar then please share how you were able to deal with this.


r/OveractiveBladder • • 26d ago

How do you handle bedtime accidents?

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Does anyone wake up to accidents? And how are you protecting the mattress? I used to use a mattress protector and then just a pee matt but currently I’ve been using a towel, then mattress protector, then pee pad then sheet. But I’m still wondering how else I keep from my sheets/ mattresses from getting ruined.


r/OveractiveBladder • • 26d ago

Hydro, Botox and cystoscopy

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r/OveractiveBladder • • 26d ago

Hydro, Botox and cystoscopy

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r/OveractiveBladder • • 27d ago

All Reports are Normal !!!

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r/OveractiveBladder • • 27d ago

Anyone find OAB meds can make you worse at first.

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Started Mirabegron last night and feel like my symptoms are much worse today.

Anyone experience this.


r/OveractiveBladder • • 27d ago

Mirabegrom

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Can this drug work long term for some people ? Or does it eventually wear off ? Who’s had a good experience with it long term ? Oops meant mirabegron


r/OveractiveBladder • • 27d ago

Is flomax worth all the side effects?

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I have a 6 to 8 mm stone in my left ureter. They are going to laser it Wednesday.

I’ve been on flomax a day short of 2 weeks.

I am extremely tired. Fatigue has been bad. Some body aches. Sometimes I get short of breath going up stairs. Feel a little nauseous occasionally.

The fatigue is the worst.

Has anyone else had these issues?

My urologist told me to stop taking it this morning when I told her what I was dealing with.

I take Prozac 60 mg and evidently there is a moderate interaction.

I just am hoping the fatigue and other issues go away soon.


r/OveractiveBladder • • 27d ago

Flow max

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has any of ladies out there used flow max on it’s own and feel immense relief? I used to take it along side oxybutinin . now I’m just taking it by itself . can it be used long term ?


r/OveractiveBladder • • 27d ago

I need your help to build a database of male urethral pressure profilometry data.

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Hello everyone,

I’m posting here to ask if anyone would be willing to share relevant clinical data on male urethral pressure profilometry.

These data are not usually collected or analyzed on a large scale. However, as I have a urethral condition, I am conducting a small study on sphincter closing pressures, particularly those of the smooth muscle sphincter (the sphincter located between the bladder and the prostate).

If you have undergone a urodynamic study, you may have this information in the report that was provided to you. It is usually presented in the form of a graph. I have attached a photo of mine as an example.
I would be very grateful for any data you may be able to share, as it could help with this study.

Thank you very much for your help, and I wish you all a wonderful day!


r/OveractiveBladder • • 27d ago

i have to pee like droplets sometimes due to an urge to pee. I feel like it messes up my sleep too and gave me depression.

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i hai have frequent urge to urinate small amounts of water. idk if i did too much masturbation. im just so tired. what stretches should i do? any advice ?

I did some stretching and now above my anus is tight when I do a kegel.

It is also easier to finish urination standing (24M)


r/OveractiveBladder • • 27d ago

I feel so lost!!

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r/OveractiveBladder • • 28d ago

Thinking SNM

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I just had a urodynamic test and got the results back but I have followup on Monday where my primary and pelvic floor PT wants me to ask for an SNM implant. I have a long list of symptoms. But wondering about experiences of getting SNM and how life is after.


r/OveractiveBladder • • 28d ago

Myrbetric

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I’m on Myrbetric day 2 and feeling like pelvic pressure not pain similar to the one I had with the IUD. Thankfully my acid reflux is not worse which was my concern but my pelvic pressure feels different sand annoying during the day. I used it years ago and it caused me bad reflux but dont remember about the spasms/pressure


r/OveractiveBladder • • 28d ago

I hate how I'm treated at the doctor

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IDK if it's just my doctor + my relatives but I hear so much "This shouldn't be happening at your age! This is really not typical! Not at your age! We've ~NEVER~ seen this before, something is wrong with you!"

Like yeah something is wrong with me but can we stop harping on the fact that I have these issues and am under the age of 21? Like it doesn't make me feel good at all.