I'm going to be taking a 3week trip in August. My bladder isn't as good as it used to be. If I use bladder pads/Depends for the airplane or other times I might not be near an accessible bathroom, what's best to use? I also have vulvadynia, so I'm worried about dampness causing irritation. Oh it used to be much easier to travel!
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Originally posted by nkh18 View PostI'm going to be taking a 3week trip in August. My bladder isn't as good as it used to be. If I use bladder pads/Depends for the airplane or other times I might not be near an accessible bathroom, what's best to use? I also have vulvadynia, so I'm worried about dampness causing irritation. Oh it used to be much easier to travel!
One thing that works for my overactive bladder, at night, is supplements. A magnesium / calcium supplement is usually enough. When it is not, I also take Uva Ursa. Both of these might be available at your local health food store. Another option is to look for them at amazon.com . I just take the recommended dose on the bottle.
My MS Specialist says that some patients like to use the med Oxybutynin for overactive bladder. You could ask your doc about that, but I've found the supplements to be more effective for me.~ Faith
MSWorld Volunteer -- Moderator since JUN2012
(now a Mimibug)
Symptoms began in JAN02
- Dx with RRMS in OCT03, following 21 months of limbo, ruling out lots of other dx, and some "probable stroke" and "probable CNS" dx for awhile.
- In 2008, I was back in limbo briefly, then re-dx w/ MS: JUL08.
- Betaseron NOV03-AUG08; Copaxone20 SEPT08-APR15; Copaxone40 APR15-present
- Began receiving SSDI / LTD NOV08. Not employed. I volunteer in my church and community.
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Originally posted by Mamabug View Post...
One thing that works for my overactive bladder, at night, is supplements. A magnesium / calcium supplement is usually enough. When it is not, I also take Uva Ursa. Both of these might be available at your local health food store. Another option is to look for them at amazon.com . I just take the recommended dose on the bottle.
My MS Specialist says that some patients like to use the med Oxybutynin for overactive bladder. You could ask your doc about that, but I've found the supplements to be more effective for me.
What is Uva Ursa? What is it supposed to help?Peace to all,
LM
RRMS 11/11/2005, SPMS 20011 (guess I 'graduated')
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Originally posted by Fishytrout View PostMamabug
What is Uva Ursa? What is it supposed to help?~ Faith
MSWorld Volunteer -- Moderator since JUN2012
(now a Mimibug)
Symptoms began in JAN02
- Dx with RRMS in OCT03, following 21 months of limbo, ruling out lots of other dx, and some "probable stroke" and "probable CNS" dx for awhile.
- In 2008, I was back in limbo briefly, then re-dx w/ MS: JUL08.
- Betaseron NOV03-AUG08; Copaxone20 SEPT08-APR15; Copaxone40 APR15-present
- Began receiving SSDI / LTD NOV08. Not employed. I volunteer in my church and community.
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I sort of forgot to get back to you. Uva Ursi can be used for urinary tract problems. Is supposed to be able to treat UTI's instead of anti-biotics, even, although I haven't tried it for that. It also helped me for urinary fx.
I believe that it is not meant to be taken long-term.
This is from WebMD:
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/in...o-350/uva-ursi~ Faith
MSWorld Volunteer -- Moderator since JUN2012
(now a Mimibug)
Symptoms began in JAN02
- Dx with RRMS in OCT03, following 21 months of limbo, ruling out lots of other dx, and some "probable stroke" and "probable CNS" dx for awhile.
- In 2008, I was back in limbo briefly, then re-dx w/ MS: JUL08.
- Betaseron NOV03-AUG08; Copaxone20 SEPT08-APR15; Copaxone40 APR15-present
- Began receiving SSDI / LTD NOV08. Not employed. I volunteer in my church and community.
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