I have had the bladder spasms and UTIs both and it is very, very difficult to differentiate between the two.

The next time it happens I am going to buy the strips and check. I have a prescription from a urologist for Prosed but my PC hates for me to take it until I am checked for a UTI. The Prosed colors the urine so it is difficult to see blood, etc. I hate going in if a simple few days of a pill will take care of it.

"Prosed/DS is a urinary antiseptic, urinary acidifier, analgesic, and anticholinergic combination. It works by helping to kill bacteria in the urine, decreasing pain and inflammation, and reducing muscle spasms in the urinary tract. These actions work together to help relieve discomfort while urinating."

I had this for years before my MS dx and when the test for UTI would come back negative my PC at the time said I had enough UTIs to know the symptoms so he would start me on an anibiotic anyways. GRRRR..

Thanks for all the comments about my bladder questions.

I do apologize for being so late in responding - just been a busy time.
I have not had any pain for weeks with my bladder but if I do so, next time I will contact my Neuro and discuss with her.

Also - I did not know about AZO strips for the home testing of UTIs !!! Next time (if this occurs again) I will get those and do some home tests first to see if it looks like it could indeed be an infection. It honestly felt exactly like an infection with the pain and urgency so I was truly shocked that nothing showed up.

I also, sometimes amaze myself when I don't put 2 and 2 together and at least question the connection. My legs were giving me absolute FITS at the very same time so in hindsight - it makes sense that it may have been connected and at the very least I should have checked with my Neuro.

Live and learn.

Thanks again for taking the time to read and respond to my question.

Snoodles...