Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. How often should I be toileting during the day and at night?
- I have tried Kegels and they did not solve my problem. How can Beyond Kegels do any better?
- What types of leaking (incontinence) are there?
- Who can benefit from the Beyond Kegels protocol?
- Is the Beyond Kegels protocol based on research by health care professionals?
- What if I am not leaking but I have feelings of frequency and urgency?
- What is overactive bladder (OAB)?
- How can I find out more and get started with the Beyond Kegels protocol?
- How often should I be toileting during the day and at night?
- What is incontinence?
- What is fibromyalgia?
- What is chronic pelvic pain?
- I have tried medication and rest but I still have pain that limits what I can do. Are there other things I can do myself to feel better?
- What are some associated symptoms of chronic pain?
- What is chronic pain?
A. The answer depends on you age. If you are between the ages of 8 and 70 years toileting every 3-4 hours during the day and sleeping through the night is considered normal. It is normal to toilet more often as you age, between ages 70 and 85 it is normal to toilet every 2-3 hours during the day and get up 1-2 times per night. After age 85 it is normal to toilet every 1-3 hours during the day and get up 2-3 times per night.