Tips on Managing Incontinence at Work

Tips on Managing Incontinence at Work

Getting through the workday can be a challenge if you have an overactive bladder. Making certain changes to your routine can help control incontinence, so you'll feel more confident on the job.

1. Your nerves may be especially frayed if you're worried about visible leakage. Put your mind at ease by wearing dark trousers or a skirt, which will hide small amounts of moisture. You can also keep a jacket or cardigan handy to tie around your waist in a pinch, as well as carrying an extra set of underwear.
2. One way to avoid accidents is to go to the bathroom at set times, for example, try going every hour or every two hours. It may take a little trial and error to find the schedule that works best for you.
3. When you feel the urge, wait a minute or two before heading to the bathroom. Use deep breathing or other relaxation techniques to extend the amount of time you can "hold it" until you are urinating every three to four hours.
4. Caffeine may help you stay alert during a long meeting, but in some people, coffee can irritate the bladder, which intensifies nature's call. This may be true even of decaffeinated coffee.
5. Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles may improve some types of urinary leakage. Do pelvic floor exercises regularly - squeeze the muscles you would use if you were trying to stop the flow of urine.  Hold for three seconds, then relax. Work up to three sets of 10.
6. Ask Your Doctor about Medication - If incontinence related to overactive bladder interferes with your ability to do your job or other daily activities, talk to your doctor about medication. Doctors believe that these prescription drugs work by relaxing the bladder muscles and preventing muscle spasms of the bladder.

There is a wide variety at the incontinence products on the market which are mainly separated into washable and disposable solutions. However, for those who opt for the more reusable option, there are a large number of unique benefits to be had. What are the benefits of Disposable products? Disposable products are able to offer much higher absorbency levels when compared to washable products. There is also a much larger range of choice, ranging from slim line insert pads for light incontinence to large All In One products and Pull Up Pants capable of dealing with heavy levels of incontinence. What are the benefits of Washable products? Washable products can have a cost advantage over disposable products. Initial costs can be higher because the products can be reused many times, the costs, in the long run, are reduced when compared to disposable products.   Also some of the washable incontinence pants look like normal underwear but have a built in pad which are discreet and easy to use especially whilst at work. Best Wishes Incontinence UK Team www.incontinenceuk.co.uk