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Magnesium
Posted by Katie (Bellingham, WA) on 08/15/2019
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I'm 70 years old. Have had this problem for 20 years.Recently decided to really work on it. I have tried kegel exercises. they helped about 25%, But magnesium really helps. With magnesium I'm about 75% better. I take a little less than 1 tsp of epsom salts in some water. Sip throughout the day. Epsom salts are cheap. That's about 900 mg of magnesium. Careful not to take more or I get loose stools.
It also has sulfur which is good for you. My nails are growing much better.
Magnesium
Posted by Smithsurfermom (Huntington Beach, Ca) on 07/15/2012
I was having trouble with incontinence a few years ago and just chocked it up to getting older. I was even checking out Drs. who specialized in treating it when my friend said her Dr. told her taking too many vitamins can cause it. I immediately stopped taking most of my vitmains except magnesium & vitamin D which I was low in and I stopped having the problem. Recently I switched to a magnesium containing zinc and calcium, thinking I should start taking calcium again, and now I am having the same sudden urges and incontinence again! I'm tossing those pills out and going back to straight magnesium again! I'm thinking it is the calcium as I never took zinc before but I'm just going back to straight magnesium. I take 500 mg. 2x per day. I tried researching it but couldn't find anything that said this but it is sure true for me. I'm so glad my firend mentioned it to me when she did or I may have gone through some kind of extreme treatment to fix something that just adjusting my vitamin intake fixed. Go figure!
Magnesium
Posted by Stlou (St. Louis) on 11/23/2013
I've had the same trouble with brands of calcium and MSM. I had been finally diagnosed with mercury poisoning and was finally 90% better, but changing supplements gave me incontinence again as well as insomnia, some migraines, fogginess and more. Realized that in each instance, I had switched from a shellfish-free or fish oil free source to one that did not make such claims. Any of these items can be contaminated with heavy metals and may be causing the issues. I had to learn to stick to my brands, specific items and check label carefully every time. I do take a refrigerated fish oil capsule, but it is third party mercury/dioxin-free certified and I've no issue with it. You may need calcium or the MSM, just not the source that particular product has.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Leslie (Los Angeles, Calif. USA) on 05/02/2009
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Yea! I had begun using about 1 tsp organic, raw, apple cider vinegar 3x a day with a glass of water (about 12 oz) with a spoonful of raw honey and my energy and stamina have improved greatly. That's why I was using it and to see if it would help with weight control, and it seems to... then I read that it helped rid incontinence and I thought, huh, maybe it'll help me, but I didn't really believe it.
My boyfriend and I walk our dogs every afternoon in the park and until 3 days ago I had to stop once without fail to relieve myself. I am so excited and know that the vinegar treatment really works for me. My problem has plaiged me for about 5 years now and continued until just 3 days ago!
I also do home visits and I can't wait till I don't have to ask to use the bathroom on each visit!
Thanks for this website indeed!!!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Connie (CO) on 08/01/2021
Do you think it would be wise for me to use honey for my leaky bladder? I am 72 when I go to stand up straight sometimes I leak urine, I want to be cured of this without taking med. please let me know; that would be awesome if honey would cure this; love connie
Nutmeg
Posted by Azuka (Eaton Rapids, MI) on 07/16/2021
Just a comment about getting high on nutmeg. Nutmeg is indeed recognized as a hallucinogen. But, you need quite a bit to achieve this effect. Also, if you consume a really large amount of nutmeg the result CAN result in permanent brain damage. Just read up on youtube to see some horrifying accounts.
Gluten-Free Diet
Posted by Cara (Miami, Fl, Us) on 01/22/2013
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I completely cut gluten out of my diet and try to stay away from foods that are known bladder irritants and it is much improved. Try to cut out chocolate, citrus, alcohol, and DEFINITELY tomatoes. It takes a while for your system to completely get rid of all remnants of these foods in your system but wait it out its worth it! Good luck I hope this helps some people. I am blood type O positive for those of you out there who may be following the blood type diet.
Kegel Exercises
Posted by Marilyne (Tampa, FL) on 12/05/2008
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RE: Incontinence - Kegels! I know, no one wants to do them - I know I certainly didn't. My GYN wanted me to have surgery for my bladder issues, and I figured I had nothing to lose. I started with 50 (yes, 50) a day and have progressed up to approx. 100. I don't lose urine when I cough or sneeze, laughter is still a little problem, but nothing like it was. I'm 53, and determined to stay out of depends. Iyt took about 3 months before I noticed a significant improvement - so hang in there. It sure beats surgical options.
Kegel Exercises
Posted by Nature (Portland, Maine) on 12/10/2009
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Kegel exercises worked for me as well. I do them at night as a way to move into sleep. I do them for five seconds each and fifteen at a time as was recommended in a natural healing newsletter. I try to do this three times a day. If I wake up at night I do a set of three again. This kills two birds with one stone as I find it very relaxing and a great way to go back to sleep. This works for me!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Gord235 (Vancouver, Canada) on 09/06/2018
Update: My doctor put me on flomax and that reduced the feeling of urgency but after a few days I began to experience incontinence during the daytime as well as at night so have stopped taking it. I'm hoping the Urologist I'm seeing next month will be able to help.
Nutmeg
Posted by sara (the beaches) on 10/24/2021
Nutmeg is toxic to dogs.
Nutmeg
Posted by Carolinablueskies55 (Nc) on 09/29/2016
So sorry to be extremely late seeing & answering your question, Wieas. Yes, I purchase the nutmeg that's in the grocery store. But I use barely a half teaspoon & only when I know I am going out somewhere. I don't feel comfortable taking it daily.
Magnesium
Posted by Arcticlily (Anchorage, Ak, Usa) on 07/07/2012
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I've had incontinence about 6 years. Less than a week ago I read about magnesium for incontinence on this site. Within two days I was out walking hills without needing to make pit stops and without leaking. I haven't leaked a drop since taking the magnesium. I just spent $1000 co-pay to hear from the urologist that my options were surgery or physical therapy. I'm so disturbed that my gyn or urologist didn't know the benefits of magnesium, but I'm so thankful for this site and all that participate. I have a new lease on life because I can exercise again. Thanks!
Vitamin B12
Posted by Connie (Slc, Ut) on 10/08/2011
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B12 cured my urinary incontinence. I take a sublingual lozenge of the methylcobalamin type. 1000 mcg. Daily may help. (I take more for other symptoms.)
Magnesium
Posted by Rachel (Cheltenham, Gloucestershire) on 07/19/2012
Hi there, read your comments re: supplements and magnesium. If you want to know why magnesium works for you compared to taking loads of vitamin pills look up IMVA particularly Mark Sircus book on Transdermal Magnesium Therapy. You will learn so much and it is sooooo interesting and helpful Be well and happy
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by marta (Portugal) on 10/12/2023
HI........A psychologist told me years ago that honey stops children bed wetting......now I am over 70 and just remembered this......and earthclinic of course!!!!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Gord235 (Vancouver, British Columbia) on 08/28/2018
Update: Unfortunately the honey also stopped working after a few days. I find this with a lot of the home remedies I have tried. Perhaps it's the placebo effect, where I'm so desperate for a cure that I convince myself that things are working at first only to later admit that they're actually not working that well.
Now I've visited my doctor who seems very familiar with the problem and have received a prescription and an appointment with a Urologist so thank you Earthclinic.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by W (Me) on 09/07/2020
try acupuncture.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Shannon (Va, US) on 04/21/2015
"uncomfortable swearing"?!! ?
Betting that was supposed to be "sweating."
Teasing aside - Thanks for the really helpful feedback!
Magnesium
Posted by Citygirl27 (Richardson, Tx, Usa) on 07/16/2012
I have never heard of that. I take "therapeutic" or "effective" doses of just about everything (i.e. Sometimes several times over what the FDA will make people put on the bottle) and have never had that problem. I did notice that it improved after I had both my kids when I reduced my caffeine intake and weight. Be sure it isn't the tea/soda/coffee or other caffeinated drink you're taking the supplements with that isn't causing it.
Magnesium
Posted by Beloved (California ) on 03/24/2022
Thank you for the magnesium tip. I feel like b-12 helped me like the magnesium helped you. Also, the pinch of nutmeg helps.
Kegel Exercises
Posted by C (VERO , FL) on 01/06/2009
Nutmeg
Posted by teri (ca) on 10/24/2021
Does nutmeg work for dogs with bladder issues?
Nutmeg
Posted by Wieas (England) on 03/09/2015
Hi Olivia. Could I ask, do you use nutmeg ground up in a jar from the supermarket spice aisle? Thanks.
Kegel Exercises
Posted by Laniet (San Leandro, Ca, Usa) on 02/08/2012
Hi--first time commenting on this great site, not sure where to post this!
I inherited "have to pee" disease--runs (lol) in the female side of the family!
I am almost 60 and I used to walk a mile home from school. My friend and I would get the Have To Pee urge halfway home (we didn't have the sense to take care before we left school). So we'd tell ourselves we had to walk another HALF HOUR.
Somehow, the mind over matter thing works quite well!
I am laughing reading some of the accounts here--"key in the door" triggers it. I know that well!
I have flown quite a lot for business during my adult life. So now I use the scenario of the captain saying,
"Thank you for flying XXX Airlines. We are now on descent to XXX destination. Please turn up your tables and return your seat to the upright position. Fasten your seat belt. We will be on the ground in 25 minutes and will arrive at the gate shortly after that time."
I say this in my head when I get the Pee Pee Urge, "knowing" that it's a good 40 minutes before the bathroom.
It actually works! Fool the mind, avoid wet panties!
