Does anyone else massage their bladder?
 

I was diagnosed almost two months ago. The neuro asked me if I ever lost control of my bladder. I said no, but I experience a sense of urgency that does not match the out put. He told me to start massaging my bladder when I used the bathroom.

At first I wasn't sure I had found the right spot but after a few weeks I stopped getting up at least once a night feeling like my bladder was about to burst and only dribbling out and ounce or two. After almost two months I can now feel my bladder because it actually fills. I do not go as often and the sense of urgency is greatly reduced.

I was wondering if anyone else has used this technique. Is it a long term solution?

My old female Neuro told me the same thing. To push on your bladder,
to help empty your bladder. It works for me and cuts down on UTIs.

Hello ker0pi,

I have been massaging the bladder, lower abdomen long before I was diagnosed with MS.

I started dealing with chronic Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) at the age of 4. The only reason given, Retention. I had an Urologist tell me a very long time ago to massage my bladder, abdomen to help empty my bladder.

How is it done? :confused:

My neuro told me to Google where the bladder was in the body and he showed me by pressing gently on my hand and going in a small circle. So I push gently on my abdomen where the bladder is located and rub in small circles, like massaging a small knot in a muscle.

Now that I can feel my bladder, like a hard lump, I concentrate on massaging gently there and as I go I feel it get smaller and smaller until I can't feel it.

Yes I do that - I have for a long time - except I use a fairly hard pressure and often squeeze the abdominal area tightly too. Otherwise I will be sitting there all night.

I push down at an angle and it works I had an UTI from hell l called it, but nothing since, don't think I can blame MS. Drink lots of water to make urine output a light color. Doesn't seem to increase out put noticeable increase in output, but produces a light color urine. Don't be afraid of hydrating. It can be a good thing. For me.

I don't get UTI's never had one and I drink 3-4 quarts of water per day. My neuro was trying to help me avoid a medication for bladder control. Massaging helps me not have to go every hour. :)

i believe in medical parlance it's called credeing (credAing). i may not have spelled it right but you could try googling it.

i would be fairly gentle. the bladder is a muscle. best not to be too hard, especially if it's full.

I've tried a variety of bladder control meds. Made my mouth really dry and didn't notice big improvement. For me wasn't worth it but I don't work or anything and it wasn't a big problem. Not a big fan of any medications unless I feel there's a real need, so cut this one out. Shoot, I'd eat worms if it really helped MS. 8-}

i went thru a bad period where i couldn't make it to the bathroom and was peeing on the floor...ugh. i cut my fluids early etc to no avail. had protective mats in my bed because...well, you get the picture.

i started vesicare and it's been a miracle. i can hold it now and flow/emptying is good. i'm happy.

This is the first I've heard of massaging the bladder, it makes total sense and I am going to start doing this right away! I have such urgency that I 'don't make it' to the can 1-2x per week. It is so embarrassing...I would love to see if massaging helps me to control my bladder better.

Thanks!

Let me know how it works for you. There was a time or two when I made it to the bathroom but could not get my pants down far enough. It is truly embarrassing. Massaging my bladder has made such a difference to me. Good luck!