What’s Up Down There: Bowel & Bladder Issues in MS

By Kathy Reagan Young

March 21, 2018

I receive a lot of questions about bowel, bladder and sexual issues in MS which led me to partnering with a phenomenal pelvic floor dysfunction physical therapist - to write a book about it AND make this video for you. We’re not holding back. We’re going there - “down there”!

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Laura Kolaczkowski Moderator
March 21, 2018
<p>One of you is getting the moves right ... I love the facial expressions. It helps to lighten this serious message. We don't talk about 'down there' issues enough. It's great to see you here on <a href='http://MS.net' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer nofollow'>MS.net</a>, Kathy!</p>
1. Kathy Reagan Young
  March 21, 2018
  <p>Thanks Laura. Good to be here. Bowel and bladder issues affect an estimated 80% of MS'ers!! I was surprised to learn that statistic. Probably because we don't talk about it! There's nothing I won't talk about - this included!! #FUMS</p>
f5hwo4
March 28, 2018
<p>That was a fun video, I have been doing kegal's for 15 years but it was nice to have a refresher. When I had a relapse right before Christmas I could feel my bladder or bowel. I woke up in the morning a half my body was numb, I suddenly realized that I hadn't gotten up in the middle of the night as usual. I also got really constipated, I think all of my years of kegal's help me get through it. I had read about Tens Pelvic floor stimulation or exerciser and bought one off of E-Bay. It has different settings for your situation, I have been very happy with it and of course you still have to do your kegal's. Potter</p>
1. Kathy Reagan Young
  March 28, 2018
  <p>Hey Potter - thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. We have a couple more coming out very soon answering questions that were submitted by the <a href='http://MS.net' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer nofollow'>MS.net</a> community. Stay tuned for more!!</p>

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