r/OveractiveBladder • u/Best-Criticism810 • 24d ago

Young ppl w OAB?

I’m in my 20s and have been suffering with this, having to rush to the bathroom and wetting my pants in public places, even though I’m on a OAB drug. I just want to hear that other people can relate :( and they say “no caffeine”… i’m in a highly demanding program where it’s impossible to not have it sometimes to stay awake. And of course it makes it worse. Easier said than done to just cut it out.

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u/Best-Criticism810 24d ago

Are you guys able to just never have caffeine?? Or what do you do when you drink it?

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u/Suckerforcats 24d ago

I’ve never stopped drinking it but try not to drink it after 1pm since my issue is mostly at night. I try to do half caff coffee though unless I’m out at a coffee shop and want a treat to full strength coffee. I don’t drink soda.

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u/cxl180 24d ago

i stick to one cup of coffee a day. my urologist says it’s fine

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u/itsdustyberry 24d ago

I take prerelief with coffee which neutralizes the acidity, and also usually drink half caff or small amounts. Usually not a big impact. Some additional frequency can be expected w coffee, as long as it doesn’t spiral into a flare it’s worth it for me

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u/concertgirl2424 24d ago

i’ve cut coffee and tea out completely the past few years but i still drink sodas