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I brought Always from home for the duration. Added benefit of that item is being able to wear underwear for multiple days without doing laundry. I packed a box with things I would need: spare shoes, cooler clothes, drugs, etc. and sent them ahead to a post office (Correos) in a larger town x days ahead. I would exchange things and resend the box ahead again. It worked for me. OMG, there is a picture of this old lady on my profile!Right now I am grateful I have not posted a photo of myself as I would hate to be recognized on el Camino as the one who has “that” problem.
Any of you women out there training or walking right now ever experience bladder leaks or shall I say floods after doing a lot of walking? Yah ok I have leaks and a cranky bladder. So shoot me.
I use commercial pads which usually gets me by just fine. And yah, I know that drinking caffeine can make it worse and drinking lots of plain water can alleviate bladder crankiness. I’m working on those, OK? And I’m reading up on my Keegel exercises. (Sorry if I spelled that wrong) But fatigue sometimes seems to affect all my muscles including Ms Bladder and that’s what worries me about my walk.
I assume Spain has the same types of incontinence products available as in the US, assuming Spanish women have the same types of bladders, but are they easy to find? The “products” that is, not Spanish women. Will I need to meet some elderly woman in a back alley and buy “the products” wrapped in plain brown paper? Or am I faced with packing 5 weeks worth of incontinence pads in my 46 liter pack? I refuse to let this small issue stop me from my 2020 goal of walking in to Santiago without a jacket tied around my waist.
C’mon ladies. I know you’re out there. Give me some good news, or in lieu of that just give me the name of that elderly woman and the time and place I should meet her.
Thx.
So did I...and I'm a lady!And here I thought this was going to be a discussion of a faulty hydration reservoir.
Incontinence supplies, productos de incontinencia, for women and men are widely available throughout Spain; in both pharmacies and often in regular super markets on shelves with other toiletries. Prices are very resonable.
Well it seems to me Dave, that a faulty hydration reservoir is exactly what I was asking about. If only mine came with on line tech support.And here I thought this was going to be a discussion of a faulty hydration reservoir.
You need to connect with the crepe lady in Fonfría. I’m sure she would be happy to oblige.......but I have to admit I will kind of miss meeting the old lady in the alley.
Sister! I have the same problem and had the same worries BC (before Camino). I use panty liners every day of my life, took plenty with me (they are not heavy) and, when they ran out, easily found similar items on the shelves of ordinary supermercados. Remember to dispose of them appropriately (as you will for T paper - carry it out, don't leave any DNA behind you). I can't tell you the brand I bought because I discarded the packaging to reduce weight, but they were fine.Right now I am grateful I have not posted a photo of myself as I would hate to be recognized on el Camino as the one who has “that” problem.
Any of you women out there training or walking right now ever experience bladder leaks or shall I say floods after doing a lot of walking? Yah ok I have leaks and a cranky bladder. So shoot me.
I use commercial pads which usually gets me by just fine. And yah, I know that drinking caffeine can make it worse and drinking lots of plain water can alleviate bladder crankiness. I’m working on those, OK? And I’m reading up on my Keegel exercises. (Sorry if I spelled that wrong) But fatigue sometimes seems to affect all my muscles including Ms Bladder and that’s what worries me about my walk.
I assume Spain has the same types of incontinence products available as in the US, assuming Spanish women have the same types of bladders, but are they easy to find? The “products” that is, not Spanish women. Will I need to meet some elderly woman in a back alley and buy “the products” wrapped in plain brown paper? Or am I faced with packing 5 weeks worth of incontinence pads in my 46 liter pack? I refuse to let this small issue stop me from my 2020 goal of walking in to Santiago without a jacket tied around my waist.
C’mon ladies. I know you’re out there. Give me some good news, or in lieu of that just give me the name of that elderly woman and the time and place I should meet her.
Thx.
Yeah, I know, now I will be recognized on my next Camino - je m'en fiche! Maybe you all will have forgotten by the time I start, next year.Sister! I have the same problem and had the same worries BC (before Camino). I use panty liners every day of my life, took plenty with me (they are not heavy) and, when they ran out, easily found similar items on the shelves of ordinary supermercados. Remember to dispose of them appropriately (as you will for T paper - carry it out, don't leave any DNA behind you). I can't tell you the brand I bought because I discarded the packaging to reduce weight, but they were fine.
Consider taking a medication such as Vesicare for the duration of your hike. Check it out with your doctor.Right now I am grateful I have not posted a photo of myself as I would hate to be recognized on el Camino as the one who has “that” problem.
Any of you women out there training or walking right now ever experience bladder leaks or shall I say floods after doing a lot of walking? Yah ok I have leaks and a cranky bladder. So shoot me.
I use commercial pads which usually gets me by just fine. And yah, I know that drinking caffeine can make it worse and drinking lots of plain water can alleviate bladder crankiness. I’m working on those, OK? And I’m reading up on my Keegel exercises. (Sorry if I spelled that wrong) But fatigue sometimes seems to affect all my muscles including Ms Bladder and that’s what worries me about my walk.
I assume Spain has the same types of incontinence products available as in the US, assuming Spanish women have the same types of bladders, but are they easy to find? The “products” that is, not Spanish women. Will I need to meet some elderly woman in a back alley and buy “the products” wrapped in plain brown paper? Or am I faced with packing 5 weeks worth of incontinence pads in my 46 liter pack? I refuse to let this small issue stop me from my 2020 goal of walking in to Santiago without a jacket tied around my waist.
C’mon ladies. I know you’re out there. Give me some good news, or in lieu of that just give me the name of that elderly woman and the time and place I should meet her.
Thx.
I had to put the smiley face as you made me laugh! There are lots of us who can share your bladder problems, I am sure. At least, I can to some extent! enjoy that Camino!Right now I am grateful I have not posted a photo of myself as I would hate to be recognized on el Camino as the one who has “that” problem.
Any of you women out there training or walking right now ever experience bladder leaks or shall I say floods after doing a lot of walking? Yah ok I have leaks and a cranky bladder. So shoot me.
I use commercial pads which usually gets me by just fine. And yah, I know that drinking caffeine can make it worse and drinking lots of plain water can alleviate bladder crankiness. I’m working on those, OK? And I’m reading up on my Keegel exercises. (Sorry if I spelled that wrong) But fatigue sometimes seems to affect all my muscles including Ms Bladder and that’s what worries me about my walk.
I assume Spain has the same types of incontinence products available as in the US, assuming Spanish women have the same types of bladders, but are they easy to find? The “products” that is, not Spanish women. Will I need to meet some elderly woman in a back alley and buy “the products” wrapped in plain brown paper? Or am I faced with packing 5 weeks worth of incontinence pads in my 46 liter pack? I refuse to let this small issue stop me from my 2020 goal of walking in to Santiago without a jacket tied around my waist.
C’mon ladies. I know you’re out there. Give me some good news, or in lieu of that just give me the name of that elderly woman and the time and place I should meet her.
Thx.
Well it seems to me Dave, that a faulty hydration reservoir is exactly what I was asking about. If only mine came with on line tech support.
I love your post and if you go to Muxia they are famous for their doilies and other beautiful lace creations.Ok now that is good news!!! but I have to admit I will kind of miss meeting the old lady in the alley. Was hoping to score a couple of crocheted doilies in addition to the “products”.
Right now I am grateful I have not posted a photo of myself as I would hate to be recognized on el Camino as the one who has “that” problem.
Any of you women out there training or walking right now ever experience bladder leaks or shall I say floods after doing a lot of walking? Yah ok I have leaks and a cranky bladder. So shoot me.
I use commercial pads which usually gets me by just fine. And yah, I know that drinking caffeine can make it worse and drinking lots of plain water can alleviate bladder crankiness. I’m working on those, OK? And I’m reading up on my Keegel exercises. (Sorry if I spelled that wrong) But fatigue sometimes seems to affect all my muscles including Ms Bladder and that’s what worries me about my walk.
I assume Spain has the same types of incontinence products available as in the US, assuming Spanish women have the same types of bladders, but are they easy to find? The “products” that is, not Spanish women. Will I need to meet some elderly woman in a back alley and buy “the products” wrapped in plain brown paper? Or am I faced with packing 5 weeks worth of incontinence pads in my 46 liter pack? I refuse to let this small issue stop me from my 2020 goal of walking in to Santiago without a jacket tied around my waist.
C’mon ladies. I know you’re out there. Give me some good news, or in lieu of that just give me the name of that elderly woman and the time and place I should meet her.
Thx.
Bravo for daring to speak about this. I am not there yet but at 70, who knows what the future might deal me... I just want to take an opportunity to mention that too many people drop disgusting, soiled tissues on the camino, in farmers' fields etc and this makes for very bad public relations with those farmers. There are occasional notes such as "Peregrinos de mierde..." and I fully sympathize with the farmers. Peeing etc will biodegrade (and it would be nice to have a little shovel to dig a hole for the unspoken) but the tissues will not. PLEASE all camino hikers, start saving your thin produce plastic bags from your grocery store to bag your soiled paper for disposal in a the next garbage bin along the way. Let's not offend our Spanish hosts.I brought Always from home for the duration. Added benefit of that item is being able to wear underwear for multiple days without doing laundry. I packed a box with things I would need: spare shoes, cooler clothes, drugs, etc. and sent them ahead to a post office (Correos) in a larger town x days ahead. I would exchange things and resend the box ahead again. It worked for me. OMG, there is a picture of this old lady on my profile!
Danielle is spot on. It is incredible that we even need to say this. There is nothing more disgusting than seeing toilet paper, sanitary supplies, trash or human waste on the path. Bring along a plastic produce bag or biodegradable doggy bag to carry out any of these things. It is imperative that we "LEAVE NO TRACE!".Bravo for daring to speak about this. I am not there yet but at 70, who knows what the future might deal me... I just want to take an opportunity to mention that too many people drop disgusting, soiled tissues on the camino, in farmers' fields etc and this makes for very bad public relations with those farmers. There are occasional notes such as "Peregrinos de mierde..." and I fully sympathize with the farmers. Peeing etc will biodegrade (and it would be nice to have a little shovel to dig a hole for the unspoken) but the tissues will not. PLEASE all camino hikers, start saving your thin produce plastic bags from your grocery store to bag your soiled paper for disposal in a the next garbage bin along the way. Let's not offend our Spanish hosts.
It is Davebugg!!And here I thought this was going to be a discussion of a faulty hydration reservoir.
It is Davebugg!!
A human reservoir!! ....
A few years ago we passed a village in France called Pis.....I kid you not.....I nearly wet myself!
I also took a picture of the village called Poo.....I'm not joking, I'm not....I have the photo..
But we won't go there!! .........meaning we won't discuss it that's all
But Mar Oregon ...these products available in Spain too
We all have the same anatomy so all the best and enjoy your Camino ...worry over
Best wishes
Annette
You need to connect with the crepe lady in Fonfría. I’m sure she would be happy to oblige.
Right now I am grateful I have not posted a photo of myself as I would hate to be recognized on el Camino as the one who has “that” problem.
Any of you women out there training or walking right now ever experience bladder leaks or shall I say floods after doing a lot of walking? Yah ok I have leaks and a cranky bladder. So shoot me.
I use commercial pads which usually gets me by just fine. And yah, I know that drinking caffeine can make it worse and drinking lots of plain water can alleviate bladder crankiness. I’m working on those, OK? And I’m reading up on my Keegel exercises. (Sorry if I spelled that wrong) But fatigue sometimes seems to affect all my muscles including Ms Bladder and that’s what worries me about my walk.
I assume Spain has the same types of incontinence products available as in the US, assuming Spanish women have the same types of bladders, but are they easy to find? The “products” that is, not Spanish women. Will I need to meet some elderly woman in a back alley and buy “the products” wrapped in plain brown paper? Or am I faced with packing 5 weeks worth of incontinence pads in my 46 liter pack? I refuse to let this small issue stop me from my 2020 goal of walking in to Santiago without a jacket tied around my waist.
C’mon ladies. I know you’re out there. Give me some good news, or in lieu of that just give me the name of that elderly woman and the time and place I should meet her.
Thx.
@gittiharre, I remember when you first shared with us your condition. It’s nice to still see your posting here on the forum from time to time.Have you had your bladder checked by a urologist? It is possible to get bladder/sphincter repairs. Not very invasive as a surgery. A friend of mine is just getting it done.
I developed sudden bladder symptoms on one of my caminos, including extreme frequency, urgency and scratchy feeling after being along with sensation of not having finished. It was awful, as I was in Switzerland and needed to find a Bush every 10 mins.
Turned out I had aggressive bladder cancer.
She appeared before us in the alley in 2013 (with delicious crepes). I don’t know if she’s still there. I very much doubt that it’s the same lady after all these years.Oh wow, is that lady still there? I ate her crepes in 2008! I haven't met her in 2017 though.
I have been wondering exactly what you mean by this "smaller, independent fiend." I have not met one yet. Would it be something like thisThere are smaller, independent fiend as all over.
I have been wondering exactly what you mean by this "smaller, independent fiend." I have not met one yet. Would it be something like this?
Thanks! Doing well. Walked Madrid and Salvador last year and Le Puy route, Malerweg and Saxonian winetrail this year.@gittiharre, I remember when you first shared with us your condition. It’s nice to still see your posting here on the forum from time to time.
HiI love your post and if you go to Muxia they are famous for their doilies and other beautiful lace creations.
I learned in the 1st few days of walking last year, not to have my usual café before setting out, had to wait until I arrived at my destination. Otherwise, I was in dire straits and uncomfortable! Both coffee and Coke have caffeine, they are diuretics and MAKE you have to pee! Plain water does not cause this problem and we all need to keep our (non-caffeinated)fluids up on the walk.Wait! What?!? Did someone mention crepes? Ok I need more details please! This woman bearing crepes just materialized in front of you while you were on your camino? Did she have wings? a halo? I gotta meet her. Hey I mean, even if she doesn’t have bladder leak pads inside her coat I’d be willing to meet her in that back alley. I’ll take mine with bananas and Nutella thank you very much. And so to paraphrase from The Godfather, “Leave the Depends. Take the crepes.
To be a bit more serious friends, thank you all for your suggestions and advice. I plan to get a physical soon to make sure I’m running on all cylinders.
I promise I will ask the questions you all suggest. I think cutting back on the Diet Coke might go a long way toward keeping the dam from breaking so to speak. I will ask about medication too.
Thank you all dear sisters, and good brother for your support. I shall pilgrim on, subsidizing the personal care products industry if I must,{place musical fanfare here} but holding my head up high. And Since no body reading this knows what I look like, you won’t know for sure if you see me on the trail. But please just look the other way if you see a tall woman with white hair backing out of the room with her purse slung low in front. If you say it’s me I’ll deny it. The fact that she may be eating a crepe will be purely incidental.
Well simply seeing this made me run to the bathroom!
Well, your description pegs a number of us! I'll have to carry Nutella and a banana to smear on my chin so when I emerge from a woodline passerbys will think they happened upon Mar Oregon rather than MaineSally! A new twist on camo - banana and Nutella!Wait! What?!? Did someone mention crepes? Ok I need more details please! This woman bearing crepes just materialized in front of you while you were on your camino? Did she have wings? a halo? I gotta meet her. Hey I mean, even if she doesn’t have bladder leak pads inside her coat I’d be willing to meet her in that back alley. I’ll take mine with bananas and Nutella thank you very much. And so to paraphrase from The Godfather, “Leave the Depends. Take the crepes.
To be a bit more serious friends, thank you all for your suggestions and advice. I plan to get a physical soon to make sure I’m running on all cylinders.
I promise I will ask the questions you all suggest. I think cutting back on the Diet Coke might go a long way toward keeping the dam from breaking so to speak. I will ask about medication too.
Thank you all dear sisters, and good brother for your support. I shall pilgrim on, subsidizing the personal care products industry if I must,{place musical fanfare here} but holding my head up high. And Since no body reading this knows what I look like, you won’t know for sure if you see me on the trail. But please just look the other way if you see a tall woman with white hair backing out of the room with her purse slung low in front. If you say it’s me I’ll deny it. The fact that she may be eating a crepe will be purely incidental.
That was not my experience. There were products for severe incontinence, ie: diapers, but never found pads either in farmacias or stores ( and yes, I asked pharmacists and had pictures of Tenna & Poise pads on my phone )Incontinence supplies, productos de incontinencia, for women and men are widely available throughout Spain; in both pharmacies and often in regular super markets on shelves with other toiletries. Prices are very resonable.
@Mar Oregon I used to pack the entire supply and had to ship some of my things ahead because of those stupid pads. On several camino, I never found the 'right' pads for incontinence either in farmacias or stores. They had some from light dribbles and full on diapers, nothing in between. I did ask at every farmacia with pictures on my phone.Right now I am grateful I have not posted a photo of myself as I would hate to be recognized on el Camino as the one who has “that” problem.
Any of you women out there training or walking right now ever experience bladder leaks or shall I say floods after doing a lot of walking? Yah ok I have leaks and a cranky bladder. So shoot me.
I use commercial pads which usually gets me by just fine. And yah, I know that drinking caffeine can make it worse and drinking lots of plain water can alleviate bladder crankiness. I’m working on those, OK? And I’m reading up on my Keegel exercises. (Sorry if I spelled that wrong) But fatigue sometimes seems to affect all my muscles including Ms Bladder and that’s what worries me about my walk.
I assume Spain has the same types of incontinence products available as in the US, assuming Spanish women have the same types of bladders, but are they easy to find? The “products” that is, not Spanish women. Will I need to meet some elderly woman in a back alley and buy “the products” wrapped in plain brown paper? Or am I faced with packing 5 weeks worth of incontinence pads in my 46 liter pack? I refuse to let this small issue stop me from my 2020 goal of walking in to Santiago without a jacket tied around my waist.
C’mon ladies. I know you’re out there. Give me some good news, or in lieu of that just give me the name of that elderly woman and the time and place I should meet her.
Thx.
Thanks for the tip on the Icon Undies. I’ll be checking on them today.!! Fantastic option.@Mar Oregon I used to pack the entire supply and had to ship some of my things ahead because of those stupid pads. On several camino, I never found the 'right' pads for incontinence either in farmacias or stores. They had some from light dribbles and full on diapers, nothing in between. I did ask at every farmacia with pictures on my phone.
I've since discovered ICON panties for women. They cost a fortune, but have changed my life with regards to travel. I do bring about 5 prs, because they may not dry overnight, but it sure beats hauling bulky pads. I use a super thin liner just for freshness and don't mind carrying those.
I know your issue first hand, having had nerve damage to my bladder during emergency surgery...floods are never welcome. Try these panties and you'll thank me...lol
Speax: Underwear for bladder leaks
Speax by Thinx makes soft and stylish panties for women with light to moderate bladder leaks. Each pair is made from breathable fabric to keep you feeling comfortable. Shop now!www.iconundies.com
LOL I'm not shy at all...I'm a nurse! We have no modesty whatsoever and are not at all embarrassed about physical ailments/bodyparts...ask away!I would like to say, as a woman who is shy, and very private, about personal physical matters, how impressed I am with the openness and generous helpfulness of those who have posted on this thread in order to help a future pilgrim with the challenge of urinary incontinence (there, I said it). You are wonderful examples of women's openness helping other women and an example to all of us on international women's day.
@Mar Oregon I used to pack the entire supply and had to ship some of my things ahead because of those stupid pads. On several camino, I never found the 'right' pads for incontinence either in farmacias or stores. They had some from light dribbles and full on diapers, nothing in between. I did ask at every farmacia with pictures on my phone.
I've since discovered ICON panties for women. They cost a fortune, but have changed my life with regards to travel. I do bring about 5 prs, because they may not dry overnight, but it sure beats hauling bulky pads. I use a super thin liner just for freshness and don't mind carrying those.
I know your issue first hand, having had nerve damage to my bladder during emergency surgery...floods are never welcome. Try these panties and you'll thank me...lol
Speax: Underwear for bladder leaks
Speax by Thinx makes soft and stylish panties for women with light to moderate bladder leaks. Each pair is made from breathable fabric to keep you feeling comfortable. Shop now!www.iconundies.com
I have 2 modibodi underpants for when I teach aqua fitness. At 57 years and after 3 kids even a fitness instructor can have this problem! The modibodi panty works wonderful! Just not sure how quick drying they would be overnight. But it is a great feeling to not have to wear pantyliners.Have you tried something like this https://www.modibodi.com/.
There are a few different brands.
Indeed they do cost a small fortune, but in the long run you won't be buying endless supplies of pads that are both costly and not environmentally friendly....so it's a win-win ! BTW...they are also available on Amazon.Thank you thank you for this suggestion -- I'm going to try everything so I ordered a pair today. They are returnable in 30 days if not satisfied and so worth it if they work for me (though they are a fortune at $39).
Sister! I have the same problem and had the same worries BC (before Camino). I use panty liners every day of my life, took plenty with me (they are not heavy) and, when they ran out, easily found similar items on the shelves of ordinary supermercados. Remember to dispose of them appropriately (as you will for T paper - carry it out, don't leave any DNA behind you). I can't tell you the brand I bought because I discarded the packaging to reduce weight, but they were fine.
Have you had your bladder checked by a urologist? It is possible to get bladder/sphincter repairs. Not very invasive as a surgery. A friend of mine is just getting it done.
I developed sudden bladder symptoms on one of my caminos, including extreme frequency, urgency and scratchy feeling after being along with sensation of not having finished. It was awful, as I was in Switzerland and needed to find a Bush every 10 mins.
Turned out I had aggressive bladder cancer.
There is an online Canadian vompany called Knix that makes leak oroof undies and night briefs for menses.Right now I am grateful I have not posted a photo of myself as I would hate to be recognized on el Camino as the one who has “that” problem.
Any of you women out there training or walking right now ever experience bladder leaks or shall I say floods after doing a lot of walking? Yah ok I have leaks and a cranky bladder. So shoot me.
I use commercial pads which usually gets me by just fine. And yah, I know that drinking caffeine can make it worse and drinking lots of plain water can alleviate bladder crankiness. I’m working on those, OK? And I’m reading up on my Keegel exercises. (Sorry if I spelled that wrong) But fatigue sometimes seems to affect all my muscles including Ms Bladder and that’s what worries me about my walk.
I assume Spain has the same types of incontinence products available as in the US, assuming Spanish women have the same types of bladders, but are they easy to find? The “products” that is, not Spanish women. Will I need to meet some elderly woman in a back alley and buy “the products” wrapped in plain brown paper? Or am I faced with packing 5 weeks worth of incontinence pads in my 46 liter pack? I refuse to let this small issue stop me from my 2020 goal of walking in to Santiago without a jacket tied around my waist.
C’mon ladies. I know you’re out there. Give me some good news, or in lieu of that just give me the name of that elderly woman and the time and place I should meet her.
Thx.
Not sure this would work for me as the most absorbent holds only 3 tablespoons. I think my bladder may leak more than that.Have you tried something like this https://www.modibodi.com/.
There are a few different brands.
Good news.Incontinence supplies, productos de incontinencia, for women and men are widely available throughout Spain; in both pharmacies and often in regular super markets on shelves with other toiletries. Prices are very resonable.
I agree. Apparently 10% of women suffer with these problems.To all of you with leaking bladders! Often these are treatable, either with exercises or relatively straight forward surgical repair. I suggest you have proper investigations to find the cause of the problem and address it. It is a bit miserable having to rely on incontinence products long term.
My cancer ( extremely rare in females) had associated incontinence, which has now resolved.
I will be checking w my doc for sure. However since I have been working on strength training and endurance with a trainer at my gym, my ‘little problem’ has gotten better. At least it seems a little easier to hold it during those moments of urgency. I think it’s the core strengthening that is helping. My trainer reminds me “don’t forget your pelvic floor” when I need to tighten my core in prep for doing all the other strength exercises. The first few times she said that I thought ‘uh..my what?’ and at first, it seemed like I had no ability to get anything to move let alone tighten. But now, well its getting better.To all of you with leaking bladders! Often these are treatable, either with exercises or relatively straight forward surgical repair. I suggest you have proper investigations to find the cause of the problem and address it. It is a bit miserable having to rely on incontinence products long term.
My cancer ( extremely rare in females) had associated incontinence, which has now resolved.
Not sure this would work for me as the most absorbent holds only 3 tablespoons. I think my bladder may leak more than that.
Mar Oregon, you have real courage to talk about a real ussue - and not just for women. I respect you.
Can only purchase in large quantities there. That’s why I ended up forwarding my muchilla daily—took up all the room in my pack pretty much. Still made it to SdCRight now I am grateful I have not posted a photo of myself as I would hate to be recognized on el Camino as the one who has “that” problem.
Any of you women out there training or walking right now ever experience bladder leaks or shall I say floods after doing a lot of walking? Yah ok I have leaks and a cranky bladder. So shoot me.
I use commercial pads which usually gets me by just fine. And yah, I know that drinking caffeine can make it worse and drinking lots of plain water can alleviate bladder crankiness. I’m working on those, OK? And I’m reading up on my Keegel exercises. (Sorry if I spelled that wrong) But fatigue sometimes seems to affect all my muscles including Ms Bladder and that’s what worries me about my walk.
I assume Spain has the same types of incontinence products available as in the US, assuming Spanish women have the same types of bladders, but are they easy to find? The “products” that is, not Spanish women. Will I need to meet some elderly woman in a back alley and buy “the products” wrapped in plain brown paper? Or am I faced with packing 5 weeks worth of incontinence pads in my 46 liter pack? I refuse to let this small issue stop me from my 2020 goal of walking in to Santiago without a jacket tied around my waist.
C’mon ladies. I know you’re out there. Give me some good news, or in lieu of that just give me the name of that elderly woman and the time and place I should meet her.
Thx.
That would just get everything wet.And here I thought this was going to be a discussion of a faulty hydration reservoir.
Good for you for bringing up this topic. I don’t know why it’s so taboo. I have the same problem and I walked my 1st camino last year. I live in Australia and we have this little company called modibodi. They make Under wear that are period, incontinance & sweat proof. I walked with 5 pairs and just washed them out in my shower each afternoon. I can’t speak highly enough of them. They were a godsend for me. I took1 packet of pads but gave them away 1/2 way along. I have checked their website and they ship to most countries. I wear them every single day now. They are a bit expensive at $30-$40 AUS a pair but so worth every cent. When you work out how much you spend on pads each year they well and truly pay for themselves. And as an added bonus there is no added waste for landfill. www.modibodi.comRight now I am grateful I have not posted a photo of myself as I would hate to be recognized on el Camino as the one who has “that” problem.
Any of you women out there training or walking right now ever experience bladder leaks or shall I say floods after doing a lot of walking? Yah ok I have leaks and a cranky bladder. So shoot me.
I use commercial pads which usually gets me by just fine. And yah, I know that drinking caffeine can make it worse and drinking lots of plain water can alleviate bladder crankiness. I’m working on those, OK? And I’m reading up on my Keegel exercises. (Sorry if I spelled that wrong) But fatigue sometimes seems to affect all my muscles including Ms Bladder and that’s what worries me about my walk.
I assume Spain has the same types of incontinence products available as in the US, assuming Spanish women have the same types of bladders, but are they easy to find? The “products” that is, not Spanish women. Will I need to meet some elderly woman in a back alley and buy “the products” wrapped in plain brown paper? Or am I faced with packing 5 weeks worth of incontinence pads in my 46 liter pack? I refuse to let this small issue stop me from my 2020 goal of walking in to Santiago without a jacket tied around my waist.
C’mon ladies. I know you’re out there. Give me some good news, or in lieu of that just give me the name of that elderly woman and the time and place I should meet her.
Thx.
I checked out the website and wow! What a great product line! Sadly, they note they can't ship to CanadaHave you tried something like this https://www.modibodi.com/.
There are a few different brands.
Hi AndpartnerLike many others, I found pads in Supermarkets, but I also found them in what we called ‘Chinese Shops’. Shops that sold all sorts of useful cheap bits and pieces. Jewellery, electrical, clothes including underwear, toiletries..... all sorts. These were often towards the edge of towns. I too had worried about how many packs to take with me.
good idea, i take a similar med called betmiga 50mg daily, it controls the uncontrolable urge. not the leaking though. good luck and buen caminoConsider taking a medication such as Vesicare for the duration of your hike. Check it out with your doctor.
As I plan for my first Camino, this topic has given me much pause. Thank you for opening the discussion as I found some products to try.Right now I am grateful I have not posted a photo of myself as I would hate to be recognized on el Camino as the one who has “that” problem.
Any of you women out there training or walking right now ever experience bladder leaks or shall I say floods after doing a lot of walking? Yah ok I have leaks and a cranky bladder. So shoot me.
I use commercial pads which usually gets me by just fine. And yah, I know that drinking caffeine can make it worse and drinking lots of plain water can alleviate bladder crankiness. I’m working on those, OK? And I’m reading up on my Keegel exercises. (Sorry if I spelled that wrong) But fatigue sometimes seems to affect all my muscles including Ms Bladder and that’s what worries me about my walk.
I assume Spain has the same types of incontinence products available as in the US, assuming Spanish women have the same types of bladders, but are they easy to find? The “products” that is, not Spanish women. Will I need to meet some elderly woman in a back alley and buy “the products” wrapped in plain brown paper? Or am I faced with packing 5 weeks worth of incontinence pads in my 46 liter pack? I refuse to let this small issue stop me from my 2020 goal of walking in to Santiago without a jacket tied around my waist.
C’mon ladies. I know you’re out there. Give me some good news, or in lieu of that just give me the name of that elderly woman and the time and place I should meet her.
Thx.
Thank you thank you for this suggestion -- I'm going to try everything so I ordered a pair today. They are returnable in 30 days if not satisfied and so worth it if they work for me (though they are a fortune at $39).
Talk to your doctor about Botox injections in the neck of your bladder. My mother was one of 100 guinea pigs that had it done. Three sessions sorted it.Right now I am grateful I have not posted a photo of myself as I would hate to be recognized on el Camino as the one who has “that” problem.
Any of you women out there training or walking right now ever experience bladder leaks or shall I say floods after doing a lot of walking? Yah ok I have leaks and a cranky bladder. So shoot me.
I use commercial pads which usually gets me by just fine. And yah, I know that drinking caffeine can make it worse and drinking lots of plain water can alleviate bladder crankiness. I’m working on those, OK? And I’m reading up on my Keegel exercises. (Sorry if I spelled that wrong) But fatigue sometimes seems to affect all my muscles including Ms Bladder and that’s what worries me about my walk.
I assume Spain has the same types of incontinence products available as in the US, assuming Spanish women have the same types of bladders, but are they easy to find? The “products” that is, not Spanish women. Will I need to meet some elderly woman in a back alley and buy “the products” wrapped in plain brown paper? Or am I faced with packing 5 weeks worth of incontinence pads in my 46 liter pack? I refuse to let this small issue stop me from my 2020 goal of walking in to Santiago without a jacket tied around my waist.
C’mon ladies. I know you’re out there. Give me some good news, or in lieu of that just give me the name of that elderly woman and the time and place I should meet her.
Thx.
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