Incontinence After Stroke - Why It Happens and What To Do About It
Per the UK Stroke Association, around 15% of stroke survivors experience incontinence, or a lack of bladder/bowel control, one year after their stroke. It can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. This video walks through why it happens, common symptoms, and 4 strategies that can be done at home to improve it!
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:29 Why It Happens
01:46 Symptoms
2:35 What To Do About It
2:49 Strategy #1
3:29 Strategy #2
4:28 Strategy #3
5:57 Strategy #4
7:23 Outro
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This was very helpful, because it is an embarrassing situation but it is real.
@PostStrokeOrg
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you found it helpful but sorry you’re dealing with it💛
Thank you for the video. It lets me know I’m not alone in this. Had a very embarrassing incident lately which I’m still trying to shake off.
@PostStrokeOrg
Жыл бұрын
@fh, You are so welcome. You are definitely not alone. I'm so sorry to hear about the incident but glad to hear you're trying to shake it off. Be kind to yourself ❤️ Everyone is just doing their best!
Thank you so much the video was good and the explanation was clear 🙏 i love your videos 👍🙏👌
@PostStrokeOrg
Жыл бұрын
@huseinalghazali, You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your feedback ❤️
Your right on time with this I was always wondering why after my stroke my continents was different constant constipation feeling like I can't empty my bladder totally thank you so much for this video thank you for taking the time out to teach us as much needed information please keep them coming thank you so much Elise for all your hard work and dedication. #,poststeoke
@PostStrokeOrg
Жыл бұрын
I’m sorry you had to (or are still dealing) with it! You are so welcome. I’m glad I can be helpful❤️
I'm so glad you talked about this. I had accidents after my stroke and am using the store bought pee pads all accidents or leaks are now contained
@PostStrokeOrg
Жыл бұрын
@patriciawalz, Thank you for your comment and sharing your experience. I'm glad you found a solution that worked for you❤️
Great video, as always. Love this channel!!
@PostStrokeOrg
Жыл бұрын
@danmartin, Thank you so much! That's super kind ❤️
@danmartin888
Жыл бұрын
I found this very helpful. I now understand why I have issues with needing to go NOW? Thanks again
You’re amazing… that’s exactly my dad’s issue after his 4th stroke in1 yr I’m watching you from canada
@PostStrokeOrg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! I hope both you and your dad are doing well❤️
This is one heck of a video to check in on 😂 but it's been awhile, and as always good to see you, queen ( I've been super busy and tired ), and I'm glad ( but not surprised ) you're keeping up the quality and usefulness of your videos.
@PostStrokeOrg
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha you know me, I try to keep it real! I hope with all the busy-ness you’re taking care of yourself💛
@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power
Жыл бұрын
@@PostStrokeOrg 😂 Real indeed. The world needs your kind of real. And I'm trying to take care of me, thank you ❤️
@PostStrokeOrg
Жыл бұрын
❤️
I had my fair share of accidents after my stroke. Quite embarrassing. One of the major reasons I don’t leave my house anymore. Cause u never know
@faisalahmad3309
Жыл бұрын
I suffered a stroke in January 2023 Had a few incidents So I Controlled what I ate Small portion No added salt Any greens And time my self every Evening And She said it all I follow
Thank you Very Helpful God bless you
@PostStrokeOrg
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome! Thank you for the kind words ❤️
Thankyou
Thank you for this -- it's great to know this can be due to other conditions affecting the neurology system. Would this include those infections that do that, too? Also, for people who use tens unit -- is there a risk if they use a tens unit in the back area that is level with the bladder and use the tens unit for long periods of time? My mom loves her tens unit but can leave it on for long periods and I'm not sure that is good to do?
@PostStrokeOrg
Жыл бұрын
Of course! Thanks for all of your great questions. But these questions are more appropriate for your mom's therapist or doctor. She needs recommendations that are personalized to her specific situation and unfortunately, I can't make that judgment call via KZread. TENs placement and time worn should be evaluated by an in-person healthcare professional to make sure she's within safety recommendations 🙂
I have a question. Why did my stroke symptoms only show after my surgery and radiation?
Going on 3 months since my stroke. I'm home now because my insurance won't cover more time at rehab. I still can't move my arm, hand, knee or ankle. Can you do a video showing exercises on how to wake up those joints to be able to move them?thanks for considering. Love your content
@PostStrokeOrg
Жыл бұрын
@tokyoredmedia, Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so sorry to hear that insurance won't cover any more rehab. I actually have a few videos you may find helpful if you don't have any movement at all: Mirror Therapy: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z66r1bBtZNq3krQ.html Mental Practice: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lXtrurR-oMiTk7Q.html
@faisalahmad3309
Жыл бұрын
Insurance is a scam The hospital care about cost U will get well GOD willing. Just have to adjust And move forward I'm recuperating from stroke As well Watching KZread stroke video s It's improving . Bless us GOD U stay well
Thank u
@PostStrokeOrg
Жыл бұрын
@samanthasims, You're welcome!
Have a question plz how we can mange the schedule if someone on lasix?
@PostStrokeOrg
Жыл бұрын
@raniasham, That's a great question. Lasix and other diuretics (medications that remove fluid from the body and make you pee alot) can make setting up a schedule difficult. You'll want to find out if that person is actually experiencing incontinence or just having to go so often because of the medicine. You may have to set the scheduled times closer together. Unfortunately, those meds can make it difficult to successfully try a bathroom schedule.
I could not hold my urine after the first stroke. I was ashamed at first but then I stopped caring because I was so impressed with other improvements. Thankfully, my bladder became regular again.🎉
@faisalahmad3309
Жыл бұрын
AMEN
@rgseven6557
5 ай бұрын
Glad to know your bladder function became regular. Dont mind me asking did you do any exercises to restore your bladder? My mum just had a stroke and needs help :(
thats true its a struggle really
@PostStrokeOrg
Жыл бұрын
@rolandoroselljr, have you found anything that's been helpful for you?
Stroke 3 ,age 27
To strengthen sphincter my physiotherapist makes me sleep and bend both legs from knee and then press a ball with knees If you find this suitable, you may choose to include in future videos I hope this helps someone
@PostStrokeOrg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing what has worked for you!
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@PostStrokeOrg
Жыл бұрын
@sajanninan, ❤️
Try two years