Urinary incontinence

[Joiedecour]

Anyone care to say what constitutes UI? After an episode recently, I'm interested.
I've always answered to when doc asks but wondering now if I've been lying unknowingly. I counted going 7 times today before midday and three times during night. And yesterday was taken by surprise enough that I ended up having to tie my sweater around waist as temporary hiding mechanism : (

[Joiedecour]

Thanks for replies Lulu and Supermum! I confused everyone by missing out a word in my post!! What I meant was that whenever my primary or neuro has asked in the past if I have any issues with incontinence, when they're going over symptoms etc, I have always replied no, no incontinence. I always thought they meant having the floodgates open regularly, and i don't have that. But the incident a couple of days ago made me look into it a little, and now I think I should probably have been telling my primary and neuro about frequency. That's what meant when I said maybe I have been lying unknowingly - eg not recognizing symptoms of UI - eg frequency.

[supermum_ms]

"Urinary tract infections don't always cause signs and symptoms, but when they do they may include:

A strong, persistent urge to urinate
A burning sensation when urinating
Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
Urine that appears cloudy
Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-colored — a sign of blood in the urine
Strong-smelling urine
Pelvic pain, in women
Rectal pain, in men

Part of urinary tract affected Signs and symptoms:

Kidneys (acute pyelonephritis)
-Upper back and side (flank) pain
-High fever
-Shaking and chills
-Nausea
-Vomiting

Bladder (cystitis)
-Pelvic pressure
-Lower abdomen discomfort
-Frequent, painful urination
-Blood in urine

Urethra (urethritis)
-Burning with urination

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/urinary-tract-infection/DS00286/DSECTION=symptoms

I have to admit to being rather confused by your comment of "I've always answered to when doc asks but wondering now if I've been lying unknowingly" i have no scope of reference of why you'd voice that thought. From my perspective, what you've mentioned is a problem that needs attention but if it's not happening as you've mentioned, then I can't see that there would be any long term benefit to you.

All I can think to advice is to take a step back for a moment, and honestly ask your self if you are lying or exaggerating, because you really do know the answer.

Cheers............JJ  

  

[Lulu54]

It sounds like you could use a referral to a urologist and have a seriouscuabout ways that might be used to control this urgency/frequency. Trust me, it will only get worse until you seek treatment.  You could have a UTI causing this problem, too.  So please go see the doctor.

Seven times before noon is way too many and so is the up three times at night.
Laura