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2009-11-01 5:55 AM

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I am going to post this because i am in the uk and have no picture up so none of you know me.

Am i the only female who has problems with pelvic floor/ bladder control, when running? I've had small problems for years (post child birth), and have been doing my pelvic floor exercises (on and off admittedly) for years, but recently it's got much worse. The only way i can run at all at the mo is to drink nothing for about 2 hours before and go for a wee before i start. That ain't gonna work in a competition is it? 

Anyway - i'm off to the docs tomorrow and i assume there is no miracle cure, but..is it really only me???

2009-11-01 7:03 AM
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I have a couple of friends that have had surgery to fix the problem - both say it was the best thing they ever did. 

I didn't know it was such a common problem until the 20 moms in my tri-group starting talking about it this past summer . . . at least half of them reported having issues with their bladder while running. 
2009-11-01 8:22 AM
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Make an appointment with a urogynecologist for urodynamic testing. Your problem is curable.
2009-11-01 10:22 AM
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for the record Jennifer, long distance athletes often go on the fly, both while running and while biking. And kids aren't the only ones who pee in the lake.


   Welcome aboard! Potty stories are de rigeur on triathlon forums.


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2009-11-01 1:39 PM
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Thanks for the posts guys. Glad to know its not just me.  I don't mind having a pee when I want to - its just not fun not being the one in control.

Well, I'm off to see my gp tomorrow and we'll see. I'm not sure in the uk you can just go and see a urinarygynocologist (if we even have them) just cause you want to.  Still, I work for the NHS so I won't knock it.

I'm off to do more zipping and tucking now..in the hope it might help.

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2009-11-01 2:07 PM
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It may not be able to be "cured", but can probably be significantly better. Go see someone!

2009-11-01 3:36 PM
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blairrob - 2009-11-01 10:22 AM

   Welcome aboard! Potty stories are de rigeur on triathlon forums.


That's exactly what I was thinking...there are so many posts out there describing stuff coming out of various bodily orifices, why should anyone feel ashamed to talk about this!
2009-11-02 7:45 AM
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I have a minor problem too, and most of my friends with children suffer from the same thing. I think there are two different problems; one is a frequency problem and can be fixed with medication. The other is an injury/weakness caused by stress (e.g. childbirth) and that is a minor surgery to fix. Either way, you should be able to get some relief.
2009-11-02 7:46 AM
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Otherwise...tuck in a depends or a pad for running. My friends says it works for her.
2009-11-02 12:47 PM
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In addition to childbirth-related pelvic floor weakness, as we get older womens' pelvic floor (and pelvic organs) tend to sag.  This is true of women who have had no children (nuns) as well as those who have borne babies.

There are numerous surgical fixes.  Ask your doctor about possible solutions that might work for you.  My sister is an ob/gyn and they do a lot of this kind of operation (fondly called the "lift-em-up/tack-em-up"). 

While you are running a race and sweating, I don't think anyone would ever notice a little pee leakage.  Your shorts will be wet and stinky with sweat anyway. 

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Edited by Mrs. brown_dog_us 2009-11-02 12:47 PM

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