Embarrassing questions of the day!

yaya · 05-19-05, 11:19 AM

Ever since the birth of my two boys (now 9 & 6) I tend to um...leak when doing higher impact moves like jumping jacks or scissors, even running is sometimes a problem. Some days are much worse than others.

My trainer (who has no children) says she used to have a problem with this as well and thinks it's from years of teaching high-impact aerobic classes. She says hers has gotten better from doing yoga and pilates.

Does anyone else have this problem? If so, how are you dealing with it? I have a really hard time remembering to do Kegels. My latest is trying to remind myself to try to hold one everytime I'm at a stoplight.

Any other suggestions?? I truly hope I'm not alone here! Yikes!

nancylou372003 · 05-19-05, 11:26 AM

Yaya,
I had a c-section, so I do not have this problem, but a friend of mine had successful bladder surgery to correct this (sorry, I don't remember the exact name of the procedure). You may want to check with your gyn or a urologist for specifics.

Nancylou

Vintage VFer · 05-19-05, 12:06 PM

We have had several threads about bladder issues. Here is one. You might try doing a search using different words:

http://69.93.245.62/forum/showthread.php?t=52825

You will see that you are NOT alone!

sarita · 05-19-05, 12:05 PM

I highly recommend that look for a Urogynecologist (and preferably female) in your area.

la mancha · 05-19-05, 12:25 PM

Hi there:

I talked to my doctor about this a couple months ago and it is called stress incontinence. She referred me to a physical therapist. The exercises were kegels done quickly, kegels that were held for ten seconds, kegels done with a small ball ( medicine ball would be perfect) between your knees and squats. On the squats the pelvic floor muscles are pulled up on the way down and relaxed on the exhale.
I would talk to your doctor to see if you could be referred for therapy.

Lori

Peggy T · 05-19-05, 01:18 PM

Heck, all I have to do is sneeze!

Leela · 05-19-05, 01:26 PM

I do kegels too, but this gives me an added sense of security.

binky10 · 05-19-05, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peggy T

Heck, all I have to do is sneeze!

LOL - Me too!

ooty · 05-19-05, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barb K

LOL - Me too!

Me three...sneeze, cough. If I know a sneeze is coming and hold my abs in carefully and let it out carefully, I am spared sometimes. I don't think I do my Kegels right.

I cannot jump-rope because of this, but I have managed jumping-jacks by holding my abs in. I could not rebound for more than 2 or 3 minutes, but I rebounded for 50 minutes with a Spandex shorts and it seemed fine.

Glad to know I am not the only one..have to remember to Kegel..I do it wrong and pull in my abs...

cinza · 05-19-05, 02:55 PM

I never thought kegels are very effective.. and after reading several books on pelvic conditioning I find that kegels are just the beginning of taking care of the pelvic floor.
The whole floor is complicated, a lot of different muscles.
Pilates and yoga (except very few teachers make a point of teaching how to engage the pelvic floor... ) engage the whole floor lifting it from the tailbone, to the pubic bone and up.

The books:
Fitness for the Pelvic Floor byt Beate Carriere PT
and
Pelvic Power by Eric Franklin

Balldynamics sells the Carriere book and a video for pelvic conditioning

The Carriere book uses a stabilty ball for a lot of exercises.. the Franklin book uses small balls..

The Carriere book is for therapists and has more information about how the muscles work.. Like it requires muscular tension to release urine... that surprised me..
But then explains why we dont pee in our sleep or during deep meditation but wake up and have to goooo!

Still such stuff hasnt helped me except make me stronger
.. I have notice my hormones effect my urination..
right after ovulation the muscles get weaker and getting to the bathroom on time is a trick ... and I have to go way more often... However once into my period things get stronger again.

It is true that women can have their muscle tone change during their cycle.

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05-19-05, 11:19 AM
yaya Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wisconsin	Embarrassing questions of the day! Ever since the birth of my two boys (now 9 & 6) I tend to um...leak when doing higher impact moves like jumping jacks or scissors, even running is sometimes a problem. Some days are much worse than others. My trainer (who has no children) says she used to have a problem with this as well and thinks it's from years of teaching high-impact aerobic classes. She says hers has gotten better from doing yoga and pilates. Does anyone else have this problem? If so, how are you dealing with it? I have a really hard time remembering to do Kegels. My latest is trying to remind myself to try to hold one everytime I'm at a stoplight. Any other suggestions?? I truly hope I'm not alone here! Yikes!

05-19-05, 11:26 AM
nancylou372003 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas NV	Yaya, I had a c-section, so I do not have this problem, but a friend of mine had successful bladder surgery to correct this (sorry, I don't remember the exact name of the procedure). You may want to check with your gyn or a urologist for specifics. Nancylou __________________ You'll never see what lies ahead if you keep on looking back

05-19-05, 12:06 PM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	We have had several threads about bladder issues. Here is one. You might try doing a search using different words: http://69.93.245.62/forum/showthread.php?t=52825 You will see that you are NOT alone! __________________ Goal:250 / Done:91 POSTURE CHECK!

05-19-05, 12:05 PM
sarita Join Date: Jan 2005	I highly recommend that look for a Urogynecologist (and preferably female) in your area. __________________ “Start by doing what’s necessary, then do what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” St. Francis of Assissi

05-19-05, 12:25 PM
la mancha Join Date: Sep 2002	Physical Therapy Helped Hi there: I talked to my doctor about this a couple months ago and it is called stress incontinence. She referred me to a physical therapist. The exercises were kegels done quickly, kegels that were held for ten seconds, kegels done with a small ball ( medicine ball would be perfect) between your knees and squats. On the squats the pelvic floor muscles are pulled up on the way down and relaxed on the exhale. I would talk to your doctor to see if you could be referred for therapy. Lori

05-19-05, 01:18 PM
Peggy T VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Virginia	Heck, all I have to do is sneeze! __________________ Peg If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. -Will Rogers

05-19-05, 01:26 PM
Leela VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	I wear the poise liners now when I do high impact I do kegels too, but this gives me an added sense of security.

05-19-05, 02:55 PM
cinza VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	I never thought kegels are very effective.. and after reading several books on pelvic conditioning I find that kegels are just the beginning of taking care of the pelvic floor. The whole floor is complicated, a lot of different muscles. Pilates and yoga (except very few teachers make a point of teaching how to engage the pelvic floor... ) engage the whole floor lifting it from the tailbone, to the pubic bone and up. The books: Fitness for the Pelvic Floor byt Beate Carriere PT and Pelvic Power by Eric Franklin Balldynamics sells the Carriere book and a video for pelvic conditioning The Carriere book uses a stabilty ball for a lot of exercises.. the Franklin book uses small balls.. The Carriere book is for therapists and has more information about how the muscles work.. Like it requires muscular tension to release urine... that surprised me.. But then explains why we dont pee in our sleep or during deep meditation but wake up and have to goooo! Still such stuff hasnt helped me except make me stronger .. I have notice my hormones effect my urination.. right after ovulation the muscles get weaker and getting to the bathroom on time is a trick ... and I have to go way more often... However once into my period things get stronger again. It is true that women can have their muscle tone change during their cycle.