I have RRMS and have been taking solifenacin for years for overactive bladder, one in morning and one at night. I also have numbness and altered sensation issues down one side.
Recently, I have noticed that peeing has started to feel different in that I can’t feel it very much - I still have the sensation that I need to pee and it is with little warning (not very new) but I can mostly only really tell I am peeing because I can hear it. And it has started going in all random directions?
Similar yes, like you I can only tell by hearing - but not all the time. I also think I’ve finished and I wriggle and push and I start all over again and not just a little either!
When I was having issues of retention, not being able to feel bladder, slow stream and struggling to start. I was referred to urology. I was seen, taught how to self catheterise. Booked in for a cystoscopy, ultrasound of bladder, kidneys and urethras. CT and MRI of the bladder, kidneys and urethra. Was diagnosed with a neurogenic bladder. I now self catheterise 3 times daily, more if I go into retention. But this has reduced the amount of infections I’ve had. I hope this helps and you get the help you need.
I spoke to the MS nurse and have submitted the requisite urine sample to see if I have an infection, as per. It is helpful to know what the potential further tests could be, and what would be suggested, thank you for sharing your experience.
I hope you get sorted out, as know how much a UTI can throw a spanner in the works. for you. If it is an infection take a probiotic drink every day your on antibiotics as it’ll protect your gut bacteria.
Yes I have to agree with you, sometimes it feels like you’re going round in circles as no one wants to take ownership of the issues you’re dealing with! Hope things work out and it’s not too difficult for you.
for you. If it is an infection take a probiotic drink every day your on antibiotics as it’ll protect your gut bacteria.