As I stated in previous columns studies show that 80 percent of us gals have trouble with incontinence at some point in our lives. However just because it is common does not mean it’s normal. Let’s continue the conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n
So you’ve been doing your kegels keeping track of your intake and output making sure you’re not going “just in case” and you’re still leaking.<\/p>\n\n\n
I have been saving some things to tell you that you might not want to hear. You might have to give up coffee. Or wine …<\/p>\n\n\n
GOING COLD TURKEY<\/strong> You may be so sick of leaking that if it resolves your incontinence you are willing to never have another cup of coffee or glass of wine again. But if these are “a few of your favorite things” there are some other things you might try.<\/p>\n\n\n ADJUST YOUR COFFEE HABIT<\/strong>
Or not. I often tell my patients that this is your life. It is you who decides what goes into your body and it is also you who decides what sacrifices disciplines and other things are “worth it.” Going cold turkey on the things that irritate your bladder may be what works best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n
When it comes to coffee:<\/p>\n\n\n\n