I am a PG Student in a reputed and leading institution in Kerala. I was surprised today when the management specified that you are expected to pee only during the break. Unless it is an emergency you should train your body to hold on to the urge of urinating. I understand it is common in colleges across the place. I find absolutely absurd that students who are 21+ need to seek permission to use the restroom out loud in the class. What do you think of the same??

We were also briefed on how you get judged and punished for using the loo if you are in a meeting. Is this even for real??

I’m a 30-year-old woman.

About 7–8 years ago, I started experiencing overactive bladder.

At first, I didn’t pay much attention to it, but several years ago it started interfering with my sleep. It isn’t just at night, any time I try to sleep, I simply can’t. The urge is unbearable. And during the day I also go to the bathroom all day. I’ve had issues at work for stepping out to go pee too often.

The worst part is that I can be absolutely exhausted, but the urge to urinate keeps me from falling asleep. And to make matters worse, when I finally get to the bathroom, nothing comes out.

I’ll sit there, breathe, walk around for a bit, move my hips around, and once the urge gets stronger I sit down again and nothing comes out. (at this point i usually start crying)

When I finally manage to pee, it’s only a few drops, and the urge doesn’t go away or lessen whatsoever. I get up from the toilet after having just peed a second ago and I still feel the same.

I’ve had bladder, kidney, and uterine ultrasounds. I’ve had urine tests, kidney function tests, and even liver and hormone tests. all normal, no infection, no nothing.

At this point i think my bladder is just broken.

I’ve been going to bladder and pelvic floor physical therapy. I use TENS every day as instructed. I took Numencial and Myrbetriq for a month, then switched to tamsulosin and Cisterex, and i’ve seen no improvement at all.

I barely drink the minimum amount of water possible. I stopped drinking soda, tea, coffee, and juice.
I’ve gone to every physical therapy session, every medical appointment, and nothing seems to help. I was told this would be a slow process, but it’s been months, and i expected something to happen, not immediately or drastically but something. anything that would indicate we’re getting somewhere

What’s affecting me the most is that I genuinely cannot sleep. Every night I cry and cry and cry in frustration and anger and i don’t even let my bf sleep with the constant coming and going to the bathroom, silent cries and shakes (sometimes not so quiet). The sleep deprivation has me completely effed up.

if anything has helped you please share with me. i wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy

My daughter has Coeliac Disease - she has 0 gut issues but she immediately has bladder issues when she has gluten. She only got tested becuase her brother has it too.

She went from completly dry to constantly having accidents and leakage almost overnight. It stopped so quickly on a gluten free diet.

When i have looked into Coeliac its not an uncommon symptom, especially in women, but its not a recognised one

I looked in this sub and saw nothing on it so I thought I'd point it out, just in case there is even 1 person who finds the information useful

I am going to ask my family doctor for a vaginal estrogen/estradiol cream to help with my overactive bladder, urinary urgency and frequency. Does anyone have good experiences with a specific brand cream to recommend? One that is gentle to body and health; but efficient? I am 63, had uterus removed at early 40s. Never had any type of hormone treatments. Thanks in advance.

Is it embarrassing as a F that I pee myself every time I laugh. Can any girls relate.