Overactive bladder
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Dear Alcove,
Pads, such as Depend or other brand of Guards, can only be used in briefs, not in shorts. They have an adhesive strip which you peel the cover off of before inserting them in your briefs. This holds them firmly in place - they cannot wander around if placed correctly. I have used guards for 14 years; my use is about 4-5 per day.
Poise pads are meant for women and are designed for their anatomy. I would suggest using guards, unless guards don't hold as much liquid as the Poise.
Another alternative to using pads is the male condom system, manufactured by firms such as Bioderm, Afex, and Liberty 3.0. You can Google them if interested. They collect urine in a reservoir on your leg.
Swanee
Pads, such as Depend or other brand of Guards, can only be used in briefs, not in shorts. They have an adhesive strip which you peel the cover off of before inserting them in your briefs. This holds them firmly in place - they cannot wander around if placed correctly. I have used guards for 14 years; my use is about 4-5 per day.
Poise pads are meant for women and are designed for their anatomy. I would suggest using guards, unless guards don't hold as much liquid as the Poise.
Another alternative to using pads is the male condom system, manufactured by firms such as Bioderm, Afex, and Liberty 3.0. You can Google them if interested. They collect urine in a reservoir on your leg.
Swanee
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I have been wetting my pants now for almost a year (I am 49). I have seen a urologist and tried multiple meds without success. I have "large-volume" urge incontinence (between 800-1100cc/void) and have been unable to find diapers that can hold all that at one time without leaking. I am now wearing 3 "booster pads" inside a well padded diaper. Anybody have any suggestions? I can't wear briefs away from home anymore because if I have an accident I am soaked from nipples to ankles-literally.
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I too have urge flooding problems. Also having major night time issues. I have found that some diapers are definitely better than others at handling the rate and quantity that is happening. Some can even handle multiple floods if necessary before requiring a change. I am kind of new to all this and have certainly not tried everything on the market. However, Some that I have had success with include Abriform XPlus L4 (soft), Molicare Super Plus (plastic), Seni Quattro (soft), Confidry 24/7 (plastic), NorthShore Premium (plastic), and Rearz (plastic). Each of these are different thickness and absorbancy and fit and discreetness. Each is excellent for different reasons and having them all gives you me options for different situations.
Another option is to try diaper covers over the briefs. I like several types that work very well (incl but not limited to Gary Wear and Leakmaster). I hope that you can find a product (or products) that works better for you to help you handle your situation better and get you back to feeling more comfortable and confident. Good luck.
I too have urge flooding problems. Also having major night time issues. I have found that some diapers are definitely better than others at handling the rate and quantity that is happening. Some can even handle multiple floods if necessary before requiring a change. I am kind of new to all this and have certainly not tried everything on the market. However, Some that I have had success with include Abriform XPlus L4 (soft), Molicare Super Plus (plastic), Seni Quattro (soft), Confidry 24/7 (plastic), NorthShore Premium (plastic), and Rearz (plastic). Each of these are different thickness and absorbancy and fit and discreetness. Each is excellent for different reasons and having them all gives you me options for different situations.
Another option is to try diaper covers over the briefs. I like several types that work very well (incl but not limited to Gary Wear and Leakmaster). I hope that you can find a product (or products) that works better for you to help you handle your situation better and get you back to feeling more comfortable and confident. Good luck.
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Thank you very much for responding. I would like to know more about Guards. What is the brand name you use. You can reach me by email at eleemelec@gmail.com thx again. Your response was fulsome and useful
Len
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Alcove,
I have been incontinent since 2002 when I had my prostate removed. I use 4-5 guards per day. I have tried various brands of male guards. I originally tried and used Depend brand for many years because they would give out coupons to save you money online. They don't do this anymore. I only see the coupons in my Sunday newspaper. Anyway, I have found that I could save quite a bit by buying the Rite Aid brand guards in the 72 quantity package, which costs about the same as 52 Depend brand guards. I have not been to Walmart, CVS, or Walgreens lately, but I imagine that you can find store brand guards there for less cost than the Depend brand. Try out various brands until you find one that fits your needs and pocketbook. Depends and Rite aid brand guards are packaged in discreet gray envelopes that open easily. Other brands may not be packaged in anything and are just open white pads. I like the gray ones to take out in public to put in my back pocket for long meetings.
For me, using guards seems easier than using a condom collection system or underwear. Each person seems to make a different decision regarding what to use.
Can you tell us what you are currently using for your incontinence, and if you have begun using guards how many per day you use? Thanks.
You may discover as I have that it is important to wash your pelvic area in the AM with mild soap and water, and in the PM with just warm water. I had a rash in my pelvic area begin 2 summers ago due to the warm weather. I had been using A & D ointment daily as a barrier cream, but found out I had to switch to a better one, Calmoseptine (available over the counter at the pharmacy desk). Once every month or so even the Calmoseptine is not enough, and when the rash returns for about 2 days I have to stop using the Calmoseptine and switch to prescription drug Clotrimazole/Betamethazone Dipropionate cream. This cures the rash in 2 days, and then I go back to using the Calmoseptine. This has worked wonderfully for me for 2 years.
Hope all this helps.
Swanee
I have been incontinent since 2002 when I had my prostate removed. I use 4-5 guards per day. I have tried various brands of male guards. I originally tried and used Depend brand for many years because they would give out coupons to save you money online. They don't do this anymore. I only see the coupons in my Sunday newspaper. Anyway, I have found that I could save quite a bit by buying the Rite Aid brand guards in the 72 quantity package, which costs about the same as 52 Depend brand guards. I have not been to Walmart, CVS, or Walgreens lately, but I imagine that you can find store brand guards there for less cost than the Depend brand. Try out various brands until you find one that fits your needs and pocketbook. Depends and Rite aid brand guards are packaged in discreet gray envelopes that open easily. Other brands may not be packaged in anything and are just open white pads. I like the gray ones to take out in public to put in my back pocket for long meetings.
For me, using guards seems easier than using a condom collection system or underwear. Each person seems to make a different decision regarding what to use.
Can you tell us what you are currently using for your incontinence, and if you have begun using guards how many per day you use? Thanks.
You may discover as I have that it is important to wash your pelvic area in the AM with mild soap and water, and in the PM with just warm water. I had a rash in my pelvic area begin 2 summers ago due to the warm weather. I had been using A & D ointment daily as a barrier cream, but found out I had to switch to a better one, Calmoseptine (available over the counter at the pharmacy desk). Once every month or so even the Calmoseptine is not enough, and when the rash returns for about 2 days I have to stop using the Calmoseptine and switch to prescription drug Clotrimazole/Betamethazone Dipropionate cream. This cures the rash in 2 days, and then I go back to using the Calmoseptine. This has worked wonderfully for me for 2 years.
Hope all this helps.
Swanee
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