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smathie2 07/13/2010

I went out for a beer with a friend tonight. It was around the corner from my house and when we are done, I told her I would wait for the bus with her. I ended up peeing myself waiting for the bus. It was only 2 beer and I went pee 3 times.

I am so embarrassed. I was wearing dark shorts but I'm pretty sure it was obvious. Do I just tell her what was up and apologize? Or should I just pretend it never happened.

I lost all feeling below my belly button today. I am mortified that this happened and I just want to cry. My boyfriend came and he said he didn't notice anything but I'm pretty sure it was obvious and guys don't notice anything.

This is my lowest point.

smathie2 07/14/2010

I will accept a pad if I need one. I just shouldn't have waited for the bus with her. If I had just gone home I would have gotten to a bathroom with time to spare. Unfortunately I waited 30 minutes for the bus.

Stupid move. I don't know if I'll even say anything. I want to forget it.

I don't think it's a UTI, there aren't any signs of one, and I drink 2L of water throughout the day without it being a problem.

At least now I know what my limitations are, or have a better idea anyways.

deleted_user 07/14/2010

From a RN with MS, I have done that before, but you might try seeing your neuro if this "losing all sensation below belly button" is new. It could be a flare up. Don't worry about what other people think. Worry causes stress and you don't need that!

HUGS

deleted_user 07/14/2010

reply #16

It is always that little extra. I have had more issues when I "just" do something, like say I don't need a ride two blocks, they got long quick, or I can wait until we get home, that was another doozie. I try to remind myself that it is all about limitations, and be thankful for getting as far as I have and not pushing my luck!

Really, if you say something or not, chalk it up to experience, don't beat yourself up, and keep going.

deleted_user 07/14/2010

So sorry that you have to deal with this at your age.

deleted_user 07/14/2010

This is not your lowest point. I had a friend pee herself regularly in college because she would regularly get smashed, she did not have MS she was just a binge drinker. This is nothing that you inflicted on yourself.

One of the things I have learned about MS is just about everything passes and just about everything gets better, so you have a lot to look forward to.

deleted_user 07/14/2010

I had a supra pubic catheter put in, outpatient procedure. I wear a urine bag around my waist and empty when needed. You cant tell Im wearing it. I wear shorts & swim. I was so bad I couldnt leave the house. This gave me freedom. This is only if you have severe bladder issues.

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