Cherie - I get the same way. Digesting food hurts and I don't do it well when I am like this. As far as eating, I think you are right about the mind over matter to some degree. But is that from the pain or a physical symptom due to the MS? I'm not sure. Kind of like what came 1st, the chicken or the egg. Either way I know that when I get like this it's smoothie time. (Cucumber yogurt smoothies are really good!) I can't eat anything that is difficult to digest.

Many times I have to lay down and put my arms over my head to get that good deep breath. Or I do yoga stretches. It helps even if only temporary. As for the sucking your stomach in, I am so with you on that one. No ab workouts for me. I gave up on that.

MSacorn - Thank you so much for that information. That is exactly what the neuro and uro said. Because of our mixed up sensations we may not feel an infection.

Kind of funny story about bladder issues. I was at DBF's one day and was horrified as I felt like I had just peed myself. So off I got to the bathroom thinking I was going to have to shower and change and was completely humiliated.. I get in there and to my surprise, I was dry. LOL. Yes, our sensations are mixed up. This happened several times that day. I finally decided I was not going to run to the bathroom anymore until I saw a puddle.