Hi all - hope you are doing ok.
i finished my 5.5week radiotherapy and chemo 2 days ago. I have a weak bladder too so have to wear incontinence pads. I am struggling to find underwear that I can wear to stop the irritation on my skin (my bottom and groin) - any suggestions would be greatfully accepted. Thankyou.
He’ll Gurtie919276 after my treatment which was four years now I also suffered urgency issues especially when I went to the shops and for some reason when I would get about 100 yards from my front door my brain seemed to tell my bowels and bladder they can let go now. I am sure it was a nerves thing too. Initially I bought some soft ladies boxer knickers from Amazon a size larger and admittedly I didn’t have sores externally but was sore internally and a panty liner. But when I started to venture out more I bought some period knickers from Amazon called innersey which were brilliant but did wear a small pad just in case as I also had tenemus, the feeling that I wanted to go all the time. I religiously did pelvic floor exercises and pelvic stretches which you can get on YouTube videos. I hope this helps and you continue healing well.
Julie
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