Sanitary bladder pads & words of Torah

 

Question:

I have weak pelvic muscles & my bladder leaks often: when I cough or sneeze or stand up. I now wear thick bladder protection pads all day (not just at night like in the beginning).

Question: before I daven or say tehillim or words of Torah, must I change my pad if I’ve wet it previously (which happens throughout the day)? It would be expensive & time-consuming, and it could get wet right after changing…

 

Answer:

You do not need to change it. However, if you become aware that your bladder is leaking, you should pause from your davening etc. until it stops.

 

Sources:

תשובת הרמ”א סי’ צח. מ”א סי’ עח ס”ק ב. שו”ע אדה”ז שם ס”ד. ובפשטות א”צ להחליף כ”פ, ראה שם ס”א. וראה אג”ק ח”ט ע’ קכג, וקצת דבריו הק’ מתאימים גם כאן.

 

 

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