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How to Manage MS-Related Bladder Dysfunction

Lisa Emrich
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Musician, Patient Advocate, and Founder - Carnival of MS Bloggers

Lisa Emrich is a professional musician. She happens to live with...

Lisa Emrich

Tuesday, April 07, 2009
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BLADDER DYSFUNCTION is common in multiple sclerosis, in people with minimal symptoms and those with major impairments.  Effective bladder management strategies make it possible for people with multiple sclerosis to pursue daily activities and participate in the world with comfort, dignity and co...
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    Mandy Crest
    Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 08:50 PM

    I have experienced pseudo-exacerbations brought on by UTI and it is a very unpleasant experience indeed. I haven't had any other issues of that nature Smile, thankfully.

     

    Lisa, this is an excellent source of information for MS patients. Lack of knowledge on the (unpleasant) subject only makes matters worse.

     

     

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    momdukes
    Thursday, April 09, 2009 at 08:08 AM

    Mandy, I think that it is great.  I use to see the commerical "Got to go, got to go, got to go right now."  I use to think boy that is me.  When I went to my doctor b/4 we knew I had MS, I told her that I needed some new kidneys, we both laughed.  She said that after some women have children that bladder just looses it power, but neither one of us knew then that the power was stronger than the baby at that time.  Yes it can be embrassing, but hey, thank God for Poise pads!  We got to do what we got to do, and I do!  You have given us some fantastic information, and I for one apperciate it!  Sherry/smomdukesKiss

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    KirstynsMom
    Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 05:15 PM

    I am so glad to see your article. My daughter has problems with her bladder since she was diagnosed. She doesn't have urgency, rather she has a great deal of trouble going. She complains that she has to push on her bladder to help her get started and that doesn't always help much. Her dr told her that since it is not an urgency problem it isn't ms related. Your article has made me feel so much better. I am  hoping that she will find a new dr soon, and perhaps get some help for her bladder and bowel problems before they become real issues for her!

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    Lisa Emrich
    Friday, May 01, 2009 at 09:08 AM

    I'm glad that this article has helped in some way.  Certainly having trouble going can be an MS-related problem.  I hope your daughter is able to find a neurologist or urologist who can help her.  Take care.

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