Voiding Diary

[blue]

I began a voiding diary! OMG! I can't believe how much I go!

I suggest you ladies try this! It's amazing to see it, on paper!

[Sarojini]

I know, it really is amazing, isn't it? I keep a voiding diary periodically, and it always is pretty interesting...

[crystilclear]

I started to do that too but I got sick of it the very same day! I suck. It's depressing how much we have to go. I must say that's one thing that has slowed down for me with the meds. As for the pain I haven't had any luck there. I'll try again because I think all of the symptoms I have might help them help me better. Take care - Chris :)

[blue]

I'm trying to find something convenient to carry around. I am really going to try and stick to this diary. I'm also logging everything I eat and drink. This way, I can compare good days, bad days, to the food I'm eating.

[tigger_gal]

lol blue I gave up voiding diaries long ago I got tired of writing :rolleyes: not to mention I have the interstim :thumbsup:
Brt

[Hangin' Tough]

I just jot it down on a piece of paper at my desk during the day and when I get the chance, transcribe it to a word doc that I have set up for this. It does help when the docs ask how many times you go per day. And it is also sobering to see how much time we spend in the bathroom.

Steve

[Judith56]

Years ago, before I had my bladder taken out, I used to have to keep them for the doctors. Not only did I have to write down each time I went, I also had to write down the exact time. This was extremely helpful to the docs, it really put things in perspective for them and how it affected my life. Oh yes I also had to measure each time I went so they could get a good idea about my functional capacity. At one point I was also told to write down what I was doing when I had to use the bathroom to see if there was a pattern- there wasn't. I know they are a pain to keep, but in the long run, they can be invaluable. Judith

[tigger_gal]

Judith,
your right When I do them I write down what time i go and how much.. which never has been over 3 ounces :( I think when I first had my Interstim put in the first day it was on I peed like 5 that was short lived.. I am back up in the freguency department, but, the urgency is nearly gone.. I would do it again just to stop the ungodly urgency I had.
:kiss:
Brat