Uro appointment conclusion

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The uro seems to think that the volume and frequency from Diabetes Insipidus has damaged the detrusor muscle, the short answer is there is nothing he can do.

 

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What a terrible disappointment that must be to hear. Would you be a candidate for an artificial spinchter? We have a friend who had one after cancer surgery and it works well for him.

 

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Is a second opinion a possibility? Some doctors seem too willing to throw up their hands and declare that there'snothing they can do, but others are more willing to really investigate the issues and find solutions.

 

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I am diabetic and urinary incontinent. I have seen Doctors and the urology team several times and I was told that apart from risky surgery that may or may not work there was little could be done. I was prescribed vesicare and then a similar pill with a diferent name but they both affected my vision by making my eyes constantly dry and did little for my bladder problems.
I was also refered to a continence nurse. She was brilliant and helped me accept and deal with my problem

 

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@Rothpirate16 Are you taking medication to treat the Diabetes Insipidus, such as Desmopressin/Vasopressin? If so, any improvements? With DI, are you primarily a bedwetter but fine during the day?

 

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I have taken vasopressin twice with mixed results. I am seeing an endocrinologist soon. My bladder empties at least once a night, since I am usually holding with my urethral sphincter, but can’t while I’m sleeping. Daytime involves lots of planning and some accidents.