Bladder or Bowel Dysfunction
Share your experience with bladder or bowel dysfunction. Get the conversation started.
I can't tell when I need to urinate. I put myself on a bathroom schedule. I have not had any accidents, but am wondering if this is a common problem.
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I apologize for the confusion, I was responding topost (above).
I personally have not had Botox, howevermentions it has been "life-changing" for her.
Hopefully she will get a chance to chime in here as well.
My best, Doreen (Team Member)I have exactly the same problem.
Skymom, it sure is! I have trouble urinating when I can feel my bladder is full. I used to have urgency, but I take Vesicare for that. It's good that you go on a regular schedule, our doctors say we need to void 4-7 times a day to prevent bladder infections. You're not alone 😀
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Helo, my problem is the other way, I will get diarrhea out of a blue so I started using depends when we travel it is a BIT LESS embarrassing 😀 Oh wow, I had that problem before losing 40 pounds! I hope you can find something that works with depends that works better. Hugs, Kim, moderator
I have bladder urgency and sometimes do not make it to the toilet in time. I work full time and teach classes for adults. This is very embarrassing when I have to make an excuse, practically run from the room and then return in different clothes. I take medication but it does not work very well anymore and I know that most of the drugs can cause "brain fog". Does anyone know of, or has anyone tried anything that works well?
I know the feeling, I was diagnosed almost two years ago and in the last 6 months I started experiencing this sudden urgency to empty my bladder when I go from seated to standing. Unfortunately I don't always make it. š
I make sure wearing panty lines and underwear. I keep track of times when it occurs and then can almost expect it. Grand kid brought up the term, its tinkle time. To dispose of the liners and others place in pet poop bags and dispose of them. Saves money and make sure sprayed with Lysol before place in can. We have a separate mini garbage can which houses the dog poop outside, so I place them outside.
Refuse to take any pills to help both issues. enough meds in system already,
Hi bahunt! I am sorry you are dealing with this issue. Our contributors have written articles on this topic. Many of the suggestions include medication, but some of the non-medical tips might be something to try! https://multiplesclerosis.net/symptoms/urinary-incontinence-frequency-retention-bladder-dysfunction/ I hope this helps a little. You are not alone in this. Wishing you a good afternoon, Erin (MultipleSclerosis.net Team Member).
