Hello,
I have my first neuro appointment booked in a week Friday (not yet diagnosed). I am compiling a list of all my symptoms and history to take with me.
I just wanted some advice on a current problem that’s raised it ugly head and whether it is worth visiting a gp or to raise it with the neuro. I have been having bladder problems since just before Christmas, and believed I was having recurring UTI’s. But Ive had a dreadful couple of days with pain, problems urinating and bowel issues. Upon checking myself it appears I have a prolapse of some kind (vaginal). I am suffering urinal urgency and sometimes don’t get the urge for bowel movements until I’m already on the toilet urinating. Is this possibly related to ms, or something I should raise separately?
any help, advice or anyone who has experienced anything similar I would really benefit from your input.
many thanks
Hi. I am 62. I have a scan that is positive for MS (in November) and am going any week now to see the Neurologist and MS nurse. I have had lots of issues for 20 years and more. In July last year I thought I was prolapsing and saw my GP. I t was not in my case a prolapse as such but dryness and withering up - for want of a better term - causing issues with vaginal wall collapsing. She prescribed vaginal hrt as I cannot take it orally. I also was having issues with bladder urgency/stress incontinence and was referred to physio for that. Still not been seen and I do wonder if could be linked to MS. Bowel urgency has been quite intense at times.
Dont always assume its your MS. so go see your GP and they will send you to an incontinence nurse which is all the neuro would do anyway. I have had bladder issues for so long now I have a nuerogenic bladder its the bane of my life.
I even got dip stick tests to see if i had a UTI as it was on going and constant. urgency too late peed myself, then constipation as i just couldnt push to expel. Nothing there. so saw the nurse and she helped me sort things out.
so gp first. I am 68. but mine started as soon as the MS did.
Hi I think a urologist may be one way to go. That kind of pressure can be a prolapse and they can insert a device to hold it back.
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