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Heya, im a 17 year old female, that has paruresis. Ive had it for the last 3 to 4 years and can't pin-point when I first got it. Basically, it just stops me from doing everything I want to do, as my mates are starting to ask me to out to the clubs and stuff, but I cant because of it.
Ive been to the doctors twice with it, the first time they told me to keep trying basically, which I have been doing for at least 3 years, and the second time they have put me on some muscle relaxants for my bladder, and they said they will take around 2 to 3 weeks to start working, and it has only been just over a week, but I don't think they are going to work. They also suggested an operation, anyone know about this?
Are there any other females that are younger that feel the same as me? and have any suggestions? my email is isthisok@hotmail.co.uk if you want to talk.
Thanks,
louise.
Re: Women
Posted by Colin on 20/4/2008, 4:57 pm, in reply to "Women"
Hi Louise Well done for finding the website. Whilst I cannot comment on what your doctor has told you, I would recommend you take a good look at all the excellent advice and information on the website. There is tons of help available for you here. Most of all, you are now amongst friends. Everyone posting to this discussion board, men, women, old, young, all suffer from what you are going through, or did at one time. So keep posting as you progress through this. You will find just knowing you are not alone is a great help. Good luck. Colin
Re: Women
Posted by michelle on 25/4/2008, 3:28 pm, in reply to "Re: Women"
Hi louise im older than you but i had this problem at your age and i found it hard going to clubs concerts etc I found this site 1 year ago and it has helpped me so much. what i did was go to my doctors with one of the leaflets that Andrew from this site sent me ( im sure he would send you one if you emailed him) your doctor could then read it and he would understand the condition alot better as alot of doctors have never heard of this condition. my doctor sent me to see a nurse at the local hospital she showed me how to self cathereterize the catheters are only the size of a lipstick and very easy to use. This helpped me to get out of the house without the worry of needing the loo and not being able to go. now most of the time because the pressure of not being able to go is off me i can mostly go with out using the catheters which is amazing. i have just come back from a ski ing holiday in france and only had to use them a few times . so why dont you try going to the doctors with one of these leaflets and get some help sooner rather than later i know i wish i had got this sorted many yaers ago good luck michelle
