MS people - problems using the bathroom?
 

Ok so I've never had a problem using the bathroom before until a few days ago. It only happens at night time but I've noticed that I would have to pee and when I went I couldn't use the bathroom. I would just stand there and nothing comes out while I feel the urge to go. It happen a few days ago and then just a an hour ago. Does this happen with MS people or could it be something else?

Yes it happens with MS. Perhaps your Doc will prescribe a
med to help.

My bathroom "problem" is never knowing when I need to go. My gynecologist performed procedure in which he inserted a "sling" under the urethra and that has helped but only if I remember to go every 2-3 hours. If I forget and get busy...it doesn't do much to help keep my shoes from getting wet. Seems I have little if any feeling in the bladder area.

Yes I have had this problem for years...it's really annoying. Sometimes can't fully empty either. It's really weird but I find sometimes scratching at the base of my spine helps get things moving...wonder what the explanation for that one is.

Yes, MS can cause all different kinds of bladder problems - having said that, be careful not to assume that MS is the culprit. Go and see a doctor to make sure and see what can be done to help you.

We all fall into the trap of writing things off as MS related and often they aren't - what I thought was an MS bladder ended up being a prolapse that required surgical repair.

Now though, it is MS that causes me problems from time to time - but you need to find out for sure in case it is something else - who knows, it could be something that IS easily fixed.

Good luck

What I thought was an MS bladder problem turned out to be side effects from a medication. Lynn is so right. Don't assume it's a MS symptom. See a doctor.

Also, if this is the first time it's happening you should certainly see a doctor. What if it's a urinary tract infection? MS-ers get those a lot. Having difficulty urinating is a classic symptom.

My username tells it all.

I was opposite though....I could go with no problem....and often when I didn't want to go, lol I'm fine now though....I can keep dry 80% of the time.

So yes...get thi looked at....it could be MS or not..... Don't ignore it like I did or it will get worse and you'll get kidney problems if you're not emptying all the way....This is VERY DANGEROUS! Make an appointment soon!...Don't be embarrassed about it and go into great detail of your problem.

I squeeze my bladder. I'm not sure that works for men??
It's worked so far for me. I used to get many UTIs from not
emptying the bladder, till my old Neuro told me that trick.

How is that done? :confused: :o

Very carefully...LOL!

I lean forward on the potty and push down on my bladder with
the palms of my hands and pushhhh and cough a little, (Re-
member when you were nine months prego and had to cough
& you'd pee?). Sometimes it's easy and sometimes I have to
push hard and more than once.

I've noticed that since I've lost weight and some of my
humungous stomach, I must push harder..:eek::D