My Story: Veronica and overactive bladder

Overactive bladder (OAB) can be embarrassing—but you're not alone. In the U.S., over 200,000 cases are diagnosed each year. Veronica shares her diagnosis story and the importance of seeking medical help for your OAB symptoms.

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With this overactive bladder symptoms, I'm going to the bathroom 13, 14, 15 times a day. It's a drain on your body.

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It's a drain on your life in general. I started having overactive bladder issues

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approximately about five years ago. I constantly had to go to the bathroom. I basically would stopped drinking as of 2:00

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in the afternoon because I was getting up numerous times during the night. I knew I had something. But I wasn't quite sure what the correct terminology was.

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But I knew that something was wrong. It becomes an emotional barrier.

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A very dear friend of mine was getting married. And I really was so apprehensive about it because I knew I was going to have to go.

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I knew there were going to be rehearsal dinner, going to fittings. It was going to be in the summer, so I knew the gown was going to be more of a light weight.

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I really wanted to be in the wedding. So I pushed myself to be in there. And yes, I did have an accident.

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It was really, really, really upsetting. I do horseback riding.

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I do sail. I don't do it as frequently as I like. And I really do miss it. It started interfering with my social life, my personal life.

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And I was like, this is ridiculous. Everybody should be in control of their life. Some things are out of our control.

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But with overactive bladder, there are some solutions. I really think that you really need to find the best solution for you.

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And you're not alone. There's so many other people out there that have this. See what avenue fits well for you and just go and try anything possible to make