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A Funny Question

deleted_user
deleted_user
So I have been having this problem for a while and it's kind of embarrassing to talk about. But what the heck we could all use a laugh here of the board. I am sorry if this isn't funny for some of you. Well anyway, I have had this cough for over a month and it's getting very annoying. I probably have bronchitis again. But this is my question, do any of you have bladder control problems because everytime I am coughing, I pee my pants a little, or if my bladder is partly full at the time, forget about it, it is more then a little. This is such a pain that I have to wear a pad all the time. I am only 38 and I shouldn't have a bladder control problem yet. Is this an MS thing or just bad luck..lol. Do you know if one of those bladder control medications would help this? Thanks.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Talk to your neuro - could very well be an MS thing - and there are meds you can try. I haven't tried any of them yet - trying to manage behaviorally for now. Believe me, you're not alone on this one! Diane
deleted_user
deleted_user
Your not alone! I have major bladder control issues. It is one of my biggest MS symptoms and most annoying to deal with on a daily basis. My neuro just sent me to a Urologist from one to the next, we'll see if they can help. Just be conscious of it because that's how mine started and then I had an incident of total incontinence in the middle of a busy store. That was not a pleasant experience! Good luck I hope they get yours under control for you, talk to your neuro, I agree with dlee 100%!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I to have some minor bladder problems. I have chaulked it up to my MS and having 3 kids...When ever I go somewhere I do put on a panty liner...if it is some excersicing I do I put on a heavier one. I just pray that it doesn't get worse! Good luck, we are with ya!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have had this problem before ms.If I cough ,sneeze laugh hard this happens to me. I went to uroligist, It is called stress incontinence.Caused by having children, catherterizations,Dr. told me to do kegal exercises. or had surgery. I chose exercises. Helped some but still wear a pad daily. do not want any sugery.
hope this helps
LarryLDN
LarryLDN
bladder issues with MS are usually MS. The bladder should be "fine", but the communication between the brain on the hold-in muscles can get distorted. The attention goes to the cough and the coordination between the cough.... well, I guess all ya can say is "Depends"
dnjnm
dnjnm
I hane had this problem before MS. Was really BAD when I was pregnant. In fact, just the other day I sneezed, and wet myself. Good thing I was at home!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am going to be doing self catheterization emptying my bladder completly before I go out. Not looking forward to it. But it's better than what could happen! I have a communication problem between my brain and bladder. Go figure. Hopefully your is just a minor muscle problem. Definately talk to your doctor. I had a urodynamics test, not pleasant but it did give a lot of answers.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I read a little on this and read that IN GENERAL stress incontinance can be attrributed to childbirth, aging, etc. Urgency incontinance (like all of a sudden you can't make it to the bathroom) is more likely MS related. The other thing that can contibute to both types is that frequently w/ MS your bladder doesn't empty completely. There was a post on this a while back.
Diane
deleted_user
deleted_user
OK Diamond first of all, GO TO THE DOC. and get something for your cough..... LOL!! your just like me.. and yes this happenes to me all the time.. I had Bio-feedback done and what I was told is it could be ms, or it could be the fact I have had kids and it weakened my bladder muscles or it could be both..
I personly havent taken any meds. for this yet.
take care of your self and let us know what happens..
hugs
april
deleted_user
deleted_user
You're not alone! I started peeing myself uncontrollably the other day! I was at least able to hold it back, until then. It's not doing it now so I don't know why my bladder just kind of gave up the other day. If I laugh, I pee all over myself and I can't stop once I get started. I poop in my pants if I don't go straight to the bathroom when I feel the urge. Ironic thing is, here I am dealing with training my daughter to used the potty instead of diapers and I feel like I'm the one who needs the diapers! I was told to do Kegel excercises and that would help me, but I forget. They never told me what to do about my poop problem. I think it's funny, but nobody else does. I can't help it. I was raised to laugh about farts. :p
deleted_user
deleted_user
my bladder won't empty. they diagnosed me with interstycial cystitus 3 or 4 years before the m.s. diagnosis.but i already had m.s.
now the official dx is IC and neuroligical bladder caused by M.S.
i've had minor leaking when sneezing before
deb727
deb727
I know where every bathroom in every store in town is.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sometimes I feel like I have to pee really bad and I run to the bathroom. Then I get there and nothing happens. By the way, I have a lot of problems by laughing at farts and stuff like that. I've just now got to where I can keep a straight face now, unless someone else laughs about it! I'm so rude.
deleted_user
deleted_user
yup, I'm with ya. This is my first winter with incontinence, the first time I went out in very cold weather I immediatly peed my pants, didn't even have to cough or anything!
deleted_user
deleted_user
about the laughing at farts thing...me too. I was in a theatre once and right in the middle of a quiet tragic love scene someone in the theatre farted, loudly, I though I was going to die laughing, the harder I tried not to laugh the more noise I made (you know snorting and stuff) my husband was disgusted with me. Thank god this was before the bladder problems or I literaly would have pissed byself laughing.
You think YOU are rude!
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