Re: Incontinence

[Guest guest]

Ruth,

There is something called the 'neurogenic bladder' that might be CMT

related. Then there is also something called 'stress incontinence'.

But I'm thinking what you said about age and your friends, so yes,

perhaps start with a visit to a Urologist.

There are some good medications that may help like Ditrophan. And

also Kegel exercises may help too. Read this site over too.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003975.htm

~ Gretchen

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Gretchen. I've done the Kegel bit before, and it helped, especially

after the birth of my daughter. That was way before I had CMT symptoms. Could

be time to resume the exercises. It seems harder to " squeeze " the right muscles

now, but maybe I just need practice. One of my friends was helped with Detrol.

Do you know anything about that? I'm very drug shy because of my fear of side

effects.

, after reading your message I'm tempted to reach for the super glue (lol)

Ruth

[Guest guest]

Ruth,

It probably would be wise to check in with your urologist first as this is

definitely something which often happens to us gals as we age - I have now, with

God's grace) reached your age - and have a very small problem with similar

symptoms. Guess it would mean a sequence of MDs to discover whether it is CMT

related.

Blessings, and good luck,

P.

P.S. By chance, are you the Ruth who attended the CMT conference in St. Louis

in 2001?

[Guest guest]

My incontinence problem has increased dramatically, I have both urge and stress

incontinence, as well as occasional just plain leaking. I'm going to make an

appointment with both a urologist and my neuro, (don't know how long it will

take to get those appointments).

Thanks, Jerry, for your suggestion. I'll call that number and ask what the

ingredients are in Betterwoman, so I can discuss it with my docs.

Yes, , I was at that great conference in St. Louis. At that time I was the

support group leader in the Berkeley, CA area. Thanks for remembering.

This is SUCH a helpful site. Thanks, Gretchen & all of you.

Ruth

[Guest guest]

I have that also.

Geri

[Guest guest]

>

> I've been on LDN for several years. At first it really helped with

> bladder problems. Now it isn't. Is anyone else experiencing this?

If

> so, what are you doing to better the problem?

=========

Consider a candida yeast detox, Liver detox and then a kidney detox.

Bad toxins may be building up. We all need to do a body cleanse yearly.

[Guest guest]

There is a homeopathic remedy, " Causticum " , listed for " bed wetting " ,

that can help enormously for some people. You don't even have to take

the whole suggested dose. Sometimes just one tiny pellet, dissolved in

the mouth once a day, is effective. And, though I'm not quite

convinced, I'm told that homeopathics have no side effects. I'm open

to enlightenment, if anyone thinks otherwise :-)

Konnie

>

> I've been on LDN for several years. At first it really helped with

> bladder problems. Now it isn't. Is anyone else experiencing this? If

> so, what are you doing to better the problem?

>

[Guest guest]

Lottie,

So happy to hear you donot have Lupus. Know you were releived of the news as

well.

Hope all are doing well. I am off visiting my son.

Love Anita

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From: Lottie Duthu <lotajam@...>

CML < >

Sent: Mon, October 19, 2009 1:35:12 PM

Subject: [ ] Incontinence

 

Dear in NY,

Good to hear from you, I hope you are enjoying your " new life " with Tasigna. In

comparison to Gleevec, you must be in 7th heaven not having the problems you had

before. This what I find so fascinating that amongst all of us, there is such a

wide range

of symptoms and what works for one doesn't necessarily work for the other. You

are right about the doctors (oncologists) not wanting to discuss this in their

practice. They always ask what your doctor at home says about it or suggest that

you see a specialist.

I received good news today, my rheumatologist' s office called and said my last

test was a false positive, I do not have lupus. I feel like going out and

celebrating, but don't have enough energy. LOL You only have to experience

c-difficile to know what real pain is and it is caused by a toxic reaction to

antibiotics. Antibiotics are known to be acid (see article).

And to Maui Nanc, you are right on the issue of keeping a proper balance of

enzymes. This is an interesting article(s) that our avid readers may want to

bone up on. (What's good and what's not.)

____________ _________ ________

" Alcohol, coffee, black tea, sodas and concentrated juices all have a negative

effect on your body's pH level. All these products produce a lot of acid and a

lot of mucus. All of these acidic foods can affect the pH balance in your body

in a very negative way. A healthy human body is slightly alkaline measuring 7.4

approximately. This ideal blood measurement means that it is slightly more

alkaline than acid. Many people wonder why they lack energy and feel so sluggish

all the time. We wonder why we can not seem to lose the weight that we want to

and why some of us have poor digestion. When our pH level is out of whack our

bodies reflect it like this. " Brace yourself: the foods highest in acid are

Antibiotics Ice cream, Processed cheese, & Soybeans. Much more at their website.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Acidic-Foods---5-Acidic-Foods-To-Avoid & id=1085322

____________ _________ _________ __

Focus on alkaline foods. Dr. Ruth Swope, in Green Leaves of Barley,

comments, " We have become too full of acid and, as a result, are experiencing a

wide range of diseases that flourish in the acid medium. " Dr. Yoshihide

Hagiwara, in Green Barley Essence, mentions that, " Should this balance [acid and

alkaline] be upset, the cell metabolism suffers, leading to conditions such as

fatigue. " Common symptoms of an unbalanced pH include heartburn (a burning

sensation in the stomach and acid-tasting burps), bloating, belching, and

feeling full after eating small amounts of food. Other symptoms could include

insomnia, water retention, migraines, constipation with diarrhea, & fatigue. "

Anything look familiar to you???????

http://www.itsmyownhealth.com/

FYI,

Lottie Duthu