Eclectic
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When I finally went to a urologist about my frequency, urgency and incontinence about 15 years ago he told me I had an overactive bladder and I should keep a urination diary. I was a surprised to find out then that the definition of frequency in OAB means peeing more than 8 times in a day. What? You're kidding? For as long as I can remember I have always peed more than that. And that diary? I found my range was between 16 and 23 pees a day (not including bms, which I average between 3 and 4 a day).
The only thing that slows this down somewhat is dehydration. Dehydration is also a way for me to occasionally go undiapered at home and make it to the bathroom. And, I find myself usually dehydrated in the evening. Compounding this is I've had at least 8 bouts of kidney stones in the last 12 years. Anybody else with OAB struggle with dehydration? I don't feel I'm doing it on purpose to try to control my urge incontinence, but maybe I am subconsciously? Or, maybe it's just because I live in Florida, which is ridiculously hot and humid most of the year.
The only thing that slows this down somewhat is dehydration. Dehydration is also a way for me to occasionally go undiapered at home and make it to the bathroom. And, I find myself usually dehydrated in the evening. Compounding this is I've had at least 8 bouts of kidney stones in the last 12 years. Anybody else with OAB struggle with dehydration? I don't feel I'm doing it on purpose to try to control my urge incontinence, but maybe I am subconsciously? Or, maybe it's just because I live in Florida, which is ridiculously hot and humid most of the year.