Weakness of the anus

[Intensor]

Does anyone present have a feeling of spasticity and weakness of the muscles of the anus, the inability to squeeze them with force?

[COwithAMN Administrator AMN EASIER Volunteer]

Yes, the muscles in the general groin area are affected by AMN and will slowly become harder to control. It helps to keep tensing and relaxing them as this should slow down the deterioration that will occur.

[SongStream]

There are sphincter and pelvic floor muscles exercises which I would discuss first with your doctor. Information for the bladder and bowel community (from googling) at bladderandbowel.org/help-in...

[mtpallet]

I know what you are talking about. Sometimes I don't know if I am holding it in or pushing it out. I have always had constipation and use Miralax to help with that but it seems I rarely have a good BM and truly clear out. Fun stuff to talk about but affects my life daily.