Practices and Habits, e.g.,
- Drink sufficient water
- Defer going
- Don’t Go Just in Case
Diet and Fluid Management, e.g.,
- Stop drinking after 6:00 p.m.
- No alcohol, caffeine, carbonated beverages
- Avoid spicy or high-acid foods
Conditioning and Exercises, e.g.,
- Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Add time between toilet trips
Containment/Mgt. Approaches, e.g.,
- Pads and Protective Garments
- Bed Protection Products
Catheters (Intermittent & Indwelling)
Some of these approaches have little financial cost, but may be inconvenient, require your time, and eventually have a significant impact on your quality of life.
Before you decide, consider how well these approaches are likely to control your symptoms, their effect on your quality of life, and the benefits, risks, and financial consequences of other approaches you may identify through research and reading, talking with friends, or that your physician may suggest.