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Thank you for this group. I have struggled with different levels of IC for the past 5 years. I have other symptoms that point to MS. In my heart I feel that is what is wrong, I’ve been to a urologist who sees nothing wrong with my system, I’ve been diagnosed with prostatitis, treated at every level with very little affect. I hate going to the Dr and not given answers. I feel dumb every time. This group encourages me that I am not alone. I have a wonderful wife, two beautiful children, but my wife is the only one who knows I suffer in silence. I went through incredible darkness for the first 4 years. Now I feel like I have to work this out. I have to move forward in acceptance and live life. I have to enjoy what I can. Even if I’m wearing a diaper. Which is still so very challenging. I think of you all, send positive thoughts, and pray for you often. It’s easy because I’m often reminded of my own plight, and hope that each of you know you are thought of cared about. You are not alone & neither am I. Peace and blessings upon you!

 

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Thank you for sharing with us and Welcome to the board!! Life is full of twists and turns and it is easy to be negative and let depression take over, life is NOT easy but there are many many wonderful things to look forward too!! Like your wife and children and there children to come!! I am 46 and have been wearing a diaper for the last 15 years with no sign of relief ahead and yes it is still a struggle in my head but I push through with help from my wife and people like you on this board who understand!! We will struggle from time to time but remember that you are NOT alone!!!!

 

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I, too,really appreciate this forum. I have had a long history of poor bladder control, and after my prostatectomy and diverticulotomy it hasn't gotten any better. I also have a very supportive wife. There was a time when I asked her if she thought I could transition back to regular boxer briefs, but she said you don't need that extra pressure of knowing when and if I would have an accident. I have good days, and not so good days. So, for now, and maybe for ever, diapers will be part of my wardrobe. I'm 72, and have now develop some heart issues...makes incontinence and the need to wear a diaper more accepting.

 

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Hi Arthur and Pete,
Arthur, thank you so much for the greetings and prayers. I pray for all of us here as well every day. You are not alone by any means. Up until recently, I didn’t know these support boards were here despite having knowledge of NAFC for many years due to my own urinary issues. I understand the dark periods very well, without going into detail.
We are so Blessed to have a resource like these boards and the people within. ( sounds like a good book name).
I had a few dry years then night issues then finally had to desert to bathroom mapping and eventually just having some type of protection all the time.
Most days I am a happy positive person and just take wetting and diapers as a different kind of underwear thing. Other days, it can make us feel ashamed and bitter or just plain old annoyed.
I rely on Faith and my love of my not wife to keep strong in life. I am Blessed anyway I look at it no matter what the day brings.
So I just want to say thank you for sharing and for each of you here on the boards on this site. Together, we make a pretty Mazing support system and I look forward to hearing from each of you in our daily journey through life.
Have a great day. Be Blessed and be a Blessing to someone else today!

Kind regards,
Jim in Maryland

 

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Hi Arthur, I think you should keep pushing to get a serious diagnosis. If you are concerned about MS, get checked for it.Keep bugging the doctors!

 

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Hi Arthur welcome.I been in same shoes prostatitis a few times and several utt's keep pushing good luck.

 

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If you think you have MS, have you been to a neurologist, and had an MRI.