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by TimHensby
Sat Jun 06, 2020 1:46 pm
Forum: catheters
Topic: Issue with catheter use
Replies: 1
Views: 2006

Issue with catheter use

I am having to use catheters up to 7 times a day following Botox injections for urge incontinence. I cannot go without them (unless my bladder is full to capacity) and have no sensation in my bladder at all. The functional problem I am having with the catheter is that instead of the urine coming out...
by TimHensby
Fri Feb 07, 2020 7:53 pm
Forum: mental well-being
Topic: PTSD medication
Replies: 2
Views: 15187

PTSD medication

I have been prescribed a medication called Prazosin for PTSD. (Apparently it is normally used for high blood pressure). Have been on it for a couple of months at very low dose and the intention was to gradually increase it. The problem now is that it has become unavailable in all my local pharmacies...
by TimHensby
Wed Oct 10, 2018 4:01 pm
Forum: talkhealth - Mental Wellbeing - Stress
Topic: Types of counselling for stress and anxiety
Replies: 1
Views: 1416

Types of counselling for stress and anxiety

The preferred type of counselling by the NHS seems to be CBT but having attended sessions myself for stress and anxiety I have concluded it is not for me. Are there any other formats that are worth investigating either on a one to one basis or in a group?
by TimHensby
Mon Sep 12, 2016 9:40 am
Forum: Acne
Topic: 50+ years of age and still getting spots
Replies: 7
Views: 4067

Re: 50+ years of age and still getting spots

Many thanks to you both for your comprehensive replies. I shall be making an appointment with my GP to discuss further.
by TimHensby
Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:37 pm
Forum: Acne
Topic: 50+ years of age and still getting spots
Replies: 7
Views: 4067

50+ years of age and still getting spots

As a young male adult I had fairly bad acne which lasted until I was about 28. Now at the age of 52 I have started getting really painful spots. Initially each spot is just a small red mark but very soon becomes painful to touch. The spot gets bigger quite rapidly until a white head appears on top. ...
by TimHensby
Wed Sep 17, 2014 12:19 pm
Forum: general
Topic: Spots 10 weeks on from intimate waxing
Replies: 2
Views: 1655

Re: Spots 10 weeks on from intimate waxing

Thank you for your kind help and advice.
by TimHensby
Tue Sep 16, 2014 3:38 pm
Forum: general
Topic: Spots 10 weeks on from intimate waxing
Replies: 2
Views: 1655

Spots 10 weeks on from intimate waxing

I had the hair waxed from front pubic region about 10 weeks ago. Initially for a couple of days I just had some inflammation which completely went with the use of moisturiser. I then followed the aftercare provided with exfoliation and moisturising and all was good for about another 4 weeks. Then sm...
by TimHensby
Sun Jan 05, 2014 7:26 pm
Forum: general bladder discussions
Topic: Male Sling Surgery
Replies: 1
Views: 5564

Male Sling Surgery

I have been offered the male sling surgery procedure in an attempt to help with stress urinary incontinence although I do have urge incontinence as well. Has anyone had this operation done? I would like to know firstly how successful it was but also how quickly you recovered from the operation? Did ...
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