roundrachel
Silver Member
Hi All
I know we all have all sorts of strange side effects as part of LL, most of which we can live with. Smelly breath, hair loss, constipation etc. But the one thing I'm really struggling with is really mortifying, especially as a 31 year old who has never had any kids.
About 3 months in I started to have real continence issues. My doctor has told me I have an overactive bladder so the 4 litres of water a day really don't help. Plus I had some tests to see if my kidneys were functioning properly and water is being processed through my body much quicker than a 'normal' person. They told me not to drink as much but I'm really thirsty if I don't have 4 litres. And now they've told me I've got signs of diabetes too. Just what I need as I reach my goal!
It's the continence issues that I'm finding the worst though and was just wondering if anyone else has the same issues. It's really affecting everything I do. So much that I won't go out unless I know there's a loo both on the way and when I get there. They're not sure but have suggested it's linked to my back problems (I have degenerative disc disease) which means the nerves around my bladder are affected but I'm not sure if we're clutching at straws.
I start on some meds next week which should hopefully calm things down a bit but it's just such an embarrassing thing to have to deal with. Sorry for sharing!
I know we all have all sorts of strange side effects as part of LL, most of which we can live with. Smelly breath, hair loss, constipation etc. But the one thing I'm really struggling with is really mortifying, especially as a 31 year old who has never had any kids.
About 3 months in I started to have real continence issues. My doctor has told me I have an overactive bladder so the 4 litres of water a day really don't help. Plus I had some tests to see if my kidneys were functioning properly and water is being processed through my body much quicker than a 'normal' person. They told me not to drink as much but I'm really thirsty if I don't have 4 litres. And now they've told me I've got signs of diabetes too. Just what I need as I reach my goal!
It's the continence issues that I'm finding the worst though and was just wondering if anyone else has the same issues. It's really affecting everything I do. So much that I won't go out unless I know there's a loo both on the way and when I get there. They're not sure but have suggested it's linked to my back problems (I have degenerative disc disease) which means the nerves around my bladder are affected but I'm not sure if we're clutching at straws.
I start on some meds next week which should hopefully calm things down a bit but it's just such an embarrassing thing to have to deal with. Sorry for sharing!