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- Sat Jun 06, 2020 1:46 pm
- Forum: catheters
- Topic: Issue with catheter use
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4270
Issue with catheter use
I am having to use catheters up to 7 times a day following Botox injections for urge incontinence. I cannot go without them (unless my bladder is full to capacity) and have no sensation in my bladder at all. The functional problem I am having with the catheter is that instead of the urine coming out...
- Fri Feb 07, 2020 7:53 pm
- Forum: mental well-being
- Topic: PTSD medication
- Replies: 2
- Views: 23638
PTSD medication
I have been prescribed a medication called Prazosin for PTSD. (Apparently it is normally used for high blood pressure). Have been on it for a couple of months at very low dose and the intention was to gradually increase it. The problem now is that it has become unavailable in all my local pharmacies...
- Wed Oct 10, 2018 4:01 pm
- Forum: talkhealth - Mental Wellbeing - Stress
- Topic: Types of counselling for stress and anxiety
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2612
Types of counselling for stress and anxiety
The preferred type of counselling by the NHS seems to be CBT but having attended sessions myself for stress and anxiety I have concluded it is not for me. Are there any other formats that are worth investigating either on a one to one basis or in a group?
- Mon Sep 12, 2016 9:40 am
- Forum: Acne
- Topic: 50+ years of age and still getting spots
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6553
Re: 50+ years of age and still getting spots
Many thanks to you both for your comprehensive replies. I shall be making an appointment with my GP to discuss further.
- Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:37 pm
- Forum: Acne
- Topic: 50+ years of age and still getting spots
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6553
50+ years of age and still getting spots
As a young male adult I had fairly bad acne which lasted until I was about 28. Now at the age of 52 I have started getting really painful spots. Initially each spot is just a small red mark but very soon becomes painful to touch. The spot gets bigger quite rapidly until a white head appears on top. ...
- Wed Sep 17, 2014 12:19 pm
- Forum: general
- Topic: Spots 10 weeks on from intimate waxing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2850
Re: Spots 10 weeks on from intimate waxing
Thank you for your kind help and advice.
- Tue Sep 16, 2014 3:38 pm
- Forum: general
- Topic: Spots 10 weeks on from intimate waxing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2850
Spots 10 weeks on from intimate waxing
I had the hair waxed from front pubic region about 10 weeks ago. Initially for a couple of days I just had some inflammation which completely went with the use of moisturiser. I then followed the aftercare provided with exfoliation and moisturising and all was good for about another 4 weeks. Then sm...
- Sun Jan 05, 2014 7:26 pm
- Forum: general bladder discussions
- Topic: Male Sling Surgery
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6893
Male Sling Surgery
I have been offered the male sling surgery procedure in an attempt to help with stress urinary incontinence although I do have urge incontinence as well. Has anyone had this operation done? I would like to know firstly how successful it was but also how quickly you recovered from the operation? Did ...