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Side Effects
Many people find that they cannot seem to shake the
embarrassment of their condition. They have gone their whole lives with
absolute control of this aspect of their body and now they have less to work
with. Embarrassment is just one of the many emotions you may be dealing with.
You may feel unsure of yourself, with less
self-confidence to be on time to places or be able to fulfill certain tasks.
You may more easily lose control when you put strain on yourself by working
hard in any environment. Weeding or mowing the lawn may be an even worse chore
than it once was. Laughing or jumping up and down can cause leaks as well. With
so many things holding you back you may sometimes feel useless or less able.
You are not useless, however! Cheer up and do something great for yourself
by finding out the cause of your problem and treating it. There is nothing
better than solving your problem so that you can be more carefree to live the
life you want to live.
Root Causes
Did you know that incontinence is actually the symptom of
another condition? The trouble is that it can come from a number of causes. The
trick is pinpointing yours. Talk to your doctor about the medications you are
taking and possible reasons for your sudden lack of control.
Certain medications may cause you to lose control of your
bowel or urinary tract. Though fecal incontinence is less prevalent it is still
very much a problem that needs to be dealt with. Look at the drugs in your
cabinet. You may be able to easily switch to another one. If not, there are
always ways to treat your condition as it is.
Getting Help
The great news is that so many products and methods have
been created and found to help with incontinence. Try these now for better
control and a better quality of life.
Adult Incontinence
Products
There are many great adult incontinence products on the
market today. You can choose from anything from removable guards or actual
disposable underwear. Some guards come with bags and some are Velcro. The right
absorbency and style is for you to discover. It can be surprisingly fun to try out
products to find the perfect one for you.
So get some new undergarments that look just like your
others, if you wish, and find comfort in the great protection. There is no
reason that you should stay away from certain activities or places now. Shield
yourself from leaking and embarrassment.
Kegel Exercises
An exercise that may help you is called the kegel
exercise. It involves holding in your urine in brief pauses when you need to
go. Do not try to hold it in for long periods or while you are not sitting on
the toilet. When you are already in position to urinate, do so, and then pull
back. Hold it for a second, and then let it go and pull back with your muscles
again. It can be difficult at first, and you may never have complete control
over these small muscles, but this exercise can help you to gain control.
It has been known to help women having babies to control
their pushing at the right time. Doctors have thanked many women for doing this
exercise during the months of pregnancy. It can help you just as well. Take
these steps and look into how you can improve your life today while living with
incontinence.
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