Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Sympton: Overactive bladder

Kathy,

Check out this website womentowomen.com. On the left hand side under "Articles by Health Topic" choose "Urinary and Pelvic Health". Right now I am working with a physical therapist for a pelvic floor issue and you would not believe the issues that a person can have .... actually my GI specialist sent me to a physical therapist. The IBS and pelvic floor problem can kind of feed off of each other. Anyway, a good, qualified physical therapist who specializes in pelvic floor dysfunction can definitely help you with your issue. There is a brain/bladder control and all it takes is the muscles being retrained and it DOES work. If you look into this, I cannot stress how important it is to find a therapist who specializes in this....I went to one for several visits who was inexperienced and gave me very little help. If there are any women's clinic in your area, give them a call first. I was fortunate, I called a women's clinic where they had a pelvic floor specialst and spoke wtih her over the phone first....kind of like an interview. I am amazed at the knowledge she has....I have gotten more out of my appointments with her than I ever have with a doctor. Good luck.

Sharon

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