Urinary problems

[Ikeeptrying]

Does anybody here suffer from urinary incontinence? I don't very much but feel like it's starting down that road.

[RenaeWhit]

Urinary incontinence was one of my first symptoms. I get bladder botox every 6 months and self-cath. As terrible as this may sound, versus the alternative, it works we wonderfully. My nerves in that region are on a permanent vacation.

[Ikeeptrying in reply to RenaeWhit]

You sound very brave. I'm not there quite yet but when it happens I hope I can face it as well as you.

[jimeka]

I lost a lot of weight this last year and now if I sit on a hard surface I know when I stand up I will need the toilet. And yes if I don’t go right away accidents will happen, and especially if I have had a coffee. Here in the U.K. we have Always Depends. I had a hysterectomy so I don’t have the womb to support the bladder, anyway the Depends saves any embarrassment, let us know how you go, blessings Jimeka 🦋

[Ikeeptrying in reply to jimeka]

Guess I'd better head to the store and get a supply. Just hate this.

[MS_Indestructible]

yes, I self-cath 3-4 times a day. and have accidents if I don't make a beeline to a restroom when being called upon. You get used to it and it is not as big a problem as it may sound.

[Ikeeptrying in reply to MS_Indestructible]

As you say it's a matter of getting used to it.

[MS_Indestructible in reply to Ikeeptrying]

yes, it was one of my greatest fears, but now I a pro

[CynthiaS in reply to Ikeeptrying]

I use Depends and Costco delivers. Best price and they work, especially when you are in public. No leaks and always bring backup in bag to discard.

[erash]

Occasional accidents. I go frequently and when I gotta go, I gotta go.

[Ikeeptrying in reply to erash]

That's where I am now. If I have a delay in getting to the toilet, whoops!

[jimeka in reply to Ikeeptrying]

Welcome to the club 🤗

[mrsmike]

I also some problems, but they aren't that bad. I've taken to wearing depends. They aren't that bad.

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

That was one of my probs. Ikeeptrying I take oxybutynin for it now. They called it bladder spasms. Although there are mornings when I'm running to the bathroom!😒😭

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J🌠🦃

[greaterexp]

I'm sorry you struggle with this. It's very inconvenient, at the very least. Have you informed your doctor?

[Ikeeptrying in reply to greaterexp]

I haven't mentioned it to my doctor. Doesn't seem like it's that much of a problem right now. Next appt. I'll bring it up.

[MS_Indestructible in reply to Ikeeptrying]

you might need to ask for a referral to an Urologist

[Ikeeptrying]

Thank you all for being so forthcoming. I'm not quite so afraid now.

[kycmary]

Yes I do & that started in early in this battle with occasional problems now I wear pads 24/7 as I don't know when or where it will happen. Some times when I stand up it'll just start running. My pcp put me on Oxybutynin 5mgs 3x day it helps BUT I still use the pads

[kycmary]

It's part of the aging process but when we have MS … we adapt!!!

[nes78]

i don't know anyone with ms who doesn't have urinary issues!