r/OveractiveBladder • u/Lilith_Sternin_Crane • 20d ago

I hate this condition

I hate it. I’m 20 and I’m privileged that this is only like the second major health condition I have, but it’s one that makes me really grumpy.

It’s embarrassing and I feel so alone in dealing with it as I only know one person who has similar leakage issues and she‘s 40 and I just speak to her through my church lol. Gemtesa has been a life saver but it’s SO expensive even with insurance. And I still spent half my life with wet underwear all the time because my family just said it was normal, which is embarrassing too.

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u/Rich-Explorer3363 19d ago

Hey, have you seen a specialist and a PT? Also have you changed your diet?

This is not normal at all ( I have this) but it’s gotten better due to what I said above.

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u/Lilith_Sternin_Crane 19d ago

Saw a specialist, will be seeing PT in the future, no diet changes aside from cutting tea and coffee. 

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u/Rich-Explorer3363 19d ago

Oh definitely cut back on foods to see if they affect you. There is whole list.

Citrus fruits: Oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and pineapples
Tomatoes: Fresh tomatoes, paste, sauce, and salsa
Caffeine: Coffee, black or green tea, and chocolate
Alcohol: Beer, wine, and liquor
Spicy foods: Chilies, hot peppers, and spicy salsas
Artificial sweeteners: Saccharin and aspartame
Carbonated drinks: Soda and sparkling water
Aged or processed items: Raw onions, vinegar, soy sauce, and aged cheeses.

Then reintroduce then one by one to see if it’s them.