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Old 07-01-2017, 07:34 PM   #1
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Im so embarrassed about my incontinence and need for diapers

My name is Hannah, and Im a 25 year old middle school science teacher. I first began experiencing bladder leakage several years ago, and it gradually got worse. I started out with pads, but realized they would be quickly soaked. With much hesitation, I then tried pull up incontinence underwear. They were fairly discreet, but would leak in no time. I ended up having to change the pull ups constantly, I was leaking so badly. All my free time at work was spent in the bathroom, trying to cope with the problem. Eventually, I found myself at the local pharmacy, buying thick, plastic, tab style adult diapers. I was mortified. When I got home that evening, I opened up the bag to find thick, crinkly diapers, would I would envision people in the hospital wearing, not a young, active wife and teacher. My husband had to help me put them on, and merely snickered. I could not get over the bulk that was between my legs and extended up my backside. Since then, I have not experienced near as many leaks or changes as I did with the pull ups, but have encountered a whole new set of embarrassing issues. In skinny jeans, dresses, slacks, most anything- the diaper bulge is there, and obvious. I can physically hear the plastic backing, whenever I sit down and walk. Whenever I am teaching my class, I am always conscious of the thickness present under my clothing, and how obvious it is. My husband tells me not to worry, but I cant help it. And if I bend down to pick something up, there is a good chance the plastic top of the diaper may peak above my pants. Students and fellow teachers alike have given me all kinds of looks. The only peace I have from my nerves is sitting behind my desk, but even then, I still feel the diaper. Im not sure what Im going to do. A young, professional, attractive woman wearing adult diapers...its as awful as it sounds. Im just so unsure where and how to proceed. I just want to go back to panties and freedom again!

 
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Old 07-01-2017, 09:35 PM   #2
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Re: Im so embarrassed about my incontinence and need for diapers

There is help for you! Ask your doctor ask for a referral to a gynecologist urologist.

 
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Old 07-02-2017, 02:38 AM   #3
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Re: Im so embarrassed about my incontinence and need for diapers

There are many different reasons why this may be happening to you and a really good exam with a urologist is in order! There are drugs which can help you with the urgency of bladder leakage, as well as possible surgeries to fix certain urological areas.
Please see a urologist! You dont have to go through this alone!
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Old 07-06-2017, 10:12 AM   #4
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I began experiencing incontinence several years ago. As I get older, it has gotten worse. I too started out using pads but have had to move up to the underwear. I made an appointment with my gynecologist and he put me on medicine to help (which has eased it some). He told me I could try the medicine or go straight to the urodynamic test which checks the function and dysfunction of the bladder. I opted for the medicine first. My gynecologist's office has a Gynecological Urology Center specifically to treat women with bladder issues. I also have a urologist, but I am more comfortable working with my gynecologist regarding this issue.
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