Please provide some do's and don'ts on living with urinary incontinence.

Ignore: Never pass up the opportunity to urinate and void frequently.

Ignore: Incontinence (ui), involuntary urination, is any involuntary leakage of urine.

Ignore: Do not hold or postpone urination. Timed voiding, good bowel program, exclude uti, urologic evaluati.

Ignore: Do seek elimination of incontinence. Don't resign yourself to pads use, without first seeking help.

Do:: Do: practice Kegel exercises Don't: overindulge in caffeine , alcohol and carbonated drinks.

Ignore: No liquids after 6 pm. Do Kegel exercises. No diuretics and Caffeine. Urinate every 2 hours.

Ignore: Work with your doc to find out why you have it so you can work on specific treatment. .

Ignore: Certain foods can exacerbate urge incontinence; keep a food diary to identify triggers like caffeine.

Ignore: Timed voiding can reduce incontinence.

Ignore: DO wear pads at all times - it saves embarrassment. DON'T drink caffeinated beverages.

Ignore: Void regularly and often to minimize episodes.

Ignore: Try to avoid foods that are irritating to the bladder, ie caffeinated drinks, tea, sodas, tomatoes.

Ignore: Do talk to your doctor about the types of urinary incontinence. Don't assume that you need surgery.

Ignore: DO talk to your doctor about this problem. There are safe and effective treatments.

Ignore: Timed voiding. Go to the bathroom once every hour whether you need to or not.

DO: DO void on a schedule while awake. DON'T wait until an urge hits as it may be too late by then.