Check out these simple tips on how to manage incontinence while living a full life:
- Don’t: Choose your incontinence supplies based on cost.
Why: The cost of laundry, booster pads, and embarrassment outweigh the additional cost of getting the right product that works. - Don’t: Wake up in a wet bed.
Why: Other than the obvious discomfort, laundry chores can become a bigger pain. - Don’t: Use harsh chemicals to remove urine stains and odors from your mattress.
Why: It’ll only make it worse. - Don’t: Assume that adult diapers are your only options.
Why: No matter the severity and type of incontinence, you have options. Some incontinence is treatable, and there are less noticeable and cumbersome products available. - Don’t: Suffer in silence.
Why: Although very common, urinary incontinence is not normal at any age. Incontinence is a symptom, not a disease, so it’s important to find the root cause(s).
Do: Try different products to find the best solution for your needs. Many less well known incontinence products have greater absorbencies at lower costs. You may also want a different product for day and night for best results.
Do: Use an enzyme-based product, such as Urine-Erase, that attacks and destroys the uric acid crystals found in urine.
Do: Look into bladder retraining, timed voiding, and kegel exercises to improve incontinence symptoms. Also, incontinence pads, male guards, and reusable absorbent underwear are discreet and comfortable, while offering the protection you need.
Do: Keep a detailed voiding diary to share with your doctor so he/she can help you find the underlying cause(s) of your bladder control problems – it most likely can be treated.
