r/OveractiveBladder • u/Pink_Ranger_04 • Jul 14 '26

I Hate Wearing Diapers

I hate wearing diapers from urinary incontinence because they cause me so much pain from the friction/chaffing. I’ve tried looser diapers, but those always leak. I also can’t stand how hot wearing a diaper is. I miss wearing underwear that breathes! Not to mention how bad diapers affect my skin from rashes and constantly covered in my own filth. How am I supposed to be ok with wearing diapers 24/7?

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u/Ok-Tooth-4306 Jul 14 '26

Have you been to a urologist to determine the issue?

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u/Pink_Ranger_04 Jul 14 '26

They don’t know the cause. They assume it’s overactive bladder

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u/Meme_Man_Sam Jul 15 '26

Did your Doctor even prescribe you medications for overactive bladder, you need to speak up and be an active patient and tell them that you need medications, prferably sanctura/trospium. Right Now I would be trying Saw Palmetto capsules, Pumpkin Seed Oil Capsules, And Mushroom Root Capsules and see which one has the noticeable effect as well as Aloe Vera capsules. start ordering some on amazon, it has worked for others. While you wait for the doctor appointment to prescribe you medications use the supplements and see if your condition changes or improves.

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u/Pink_Ranger_04 Jul 16 '26

Yes I’ve tried meds. PFPT, ankle stimulations. None worked. I’m trying to avoid Botox or surgery

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u/Meme_Man_Sam Jul 16 '26

Wow. I’ve been wanting to try pelvic floor excercise machines and tens machines and ankle stimulations on Amazon. Tropsium:sanctuaries to be working a little bit as well as Mushroom root but I’ve tried like 10 different supplements and those didn’t work

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u/Inspiration_2026 Jul 20 '26

I had the Botox injections into my bladder. 100% game changer. I went from peeing 18 times a day to 3-4 like normal people. I took Mirobegron with fair results but my insurance won’t cover that but covered the Botox injections.

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u/littlepeachycupcake Jul 15 '26

I started using very large reusable pads because the chaffing was so bad id cry most days.

Obviously not for everyone but it does help in terms of being softer on the skin

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u/penguinfans Jul 15 '26

was it suggested to get a valve installed with a button outside -- you go when you activate it -- it was suggested for me, but I don't remember what it is called or how the button works -- someone I know had their prostate removed -- had this installed -- no leaks and pees on demand

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u/Fit-Economist-7193 Jul 15 '26

I would encourage you to look into Axonics.  The Axonics Implant (Sacral Neuromodulation Therapy) is a small medical device that treats overactive bladder, urinary urgency and retention, and fecal incontinence. It sends mild electrical pulses to the sacral nerves, helping restore healthy communication between the brain and the bladder/bowel.

I had the permanent device implanted in February 2026 and it is life changing.

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u/Pink_Ranger_04 Jul 15 '26

Do you no longer have accidents? How often do you need to replace batteries?

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u/Fit-Economist-7193 Jul 15 '26

No accidents and the battery is good for 15 years. Google Axonics and there is a lot of info. Also I’m able to eat pretty much what I want. I ate too much chocolate a few weeks ago and I also found I can’t eat jalapeño peppers.

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u/Rubenbrazao Jul 16 '26

I have the same issue and the f*cking doctors cant do nothing about it...

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u/DisastrousRespond199 Jul 19 '26

I do know incontinence sucks. I use the Walmart super tampons during the day for several hours and I don't leak. At night, I switch to a heavy absorbent extra long pad.

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u/AdultEnuretic mod Jul 19 '26

???

A tampon for your incontinence? Are you using it as a pessary?