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Originally Posted by Chris (Post 194027)

Oh Cindy,
I have to do intermittent self-catheterization twice a day because I started to experience this several years back. I thought I was emptying my bladder but apparently each time I went, it was not emptying completely. I was referred to a Urologist and underwent Urodynamics and I was holding more than 100 cc's of urine at times. They decided to teach me the SIC then, and I've been doing it twice daily ever since.

Now, I don't fret that I'm not emptying my bladder completely because I know that twice a day I will be cathing. I was getting urinary spasms at the time, and I haven't had them since then either. Perhaps you need an evaluation by a Urologist. If they do suggest SIC, it really isn't so bad. I'm so used to it by now, that I don't think about it. I just do it every morning and every night after I brush my teeth. I'm glad you were finally able to go. But, this is not a symptom that I would take lightly, it's just part of our lives.

Thanks, Chris, my neuro called and I am to call in first thing tomorrow with a full report, and we may have to take action. She was relieved that I'm going now and even asked if I've been under unusual stress.

So, if I keep going as usual, I don't need to call in until tomorrow. Here's hoping!

Fingers croosed!!:winky: Just don't cross those legs of yours, you may have trouble going again!!:D

Ummm, do you two know you have the same avatar? :Hum:

Cindy, I hope this is temporary for you.

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Originally Posted by SandyC (Post 194134)

Ummm, do you two know you have the same avatar? :Hum:

Cindy, I hope this is temporary for you.

The wee wee problems or the avatar???:eek::D

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Originally Posted by SandyC (Post 194134)

Ummm, do you two know you have the same avatar? :Hum:

Cindy, I hope this is temporary for you.

I think its temporary!

:p

Back to the topic, my neuro is hoping that it's just a little glitch and it will end by tomorrow. Otherwise, they're gonna hook me up.:eek:

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Originally Posted by AfterMyNap (Post 194177)

Back to the topic, my neuro is hoping that it's just a little glitch and it will end by tomorrow. Otherwise, they're gonna hook me up.:eek:

Do you mean cath or uro dynamics testing?

I'm not sure. She said that if it starts up again, I'll be going in and we'll talk about it. I think it's a little better now, but I'm not sure I've conquered it completely.

cindy,

i'm glad you went but make sure you're really emptying.
it may be time for a urology or MS urology consult.
they will ultrasound your bladder to make sure you're emptying.

i had this problem some time ago and the urologist wrote a Rx for catheters etc. at least i have them in the house for emergencies.

stay on top of this before the wk is out.
and, that's an order missy!
Tweeeeeet :D

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Originally Posted by AfterMyNap (Post 193790)

Thanks everyone, it's coming a little at a time, I have a call in to the neuro so we'll take it from there.

Yappy, honey, bath+me= 911! It's a nocando!

I just need to get P.O.d!!!!!!!!:D

ETA: Hey! This just in, it's just out! I took some extra Zanaflex this morning and it seems to have helped. Neuro will call back with instructions from here.

Thanks, everyone, I've never had this before.

You were peeing while typing this too us? LOL You must have a laptop. LOL. Oh Lord, who knows what AMN is really doing while typing to us. :eek::wink: