This is starting to suck

[EricP]

Is Dejebo still here? I don't see her ID on here as of late.

[SallyC]

She came back for awhile and left again?

Haven't seen her since before Christmas?

[clarkstar]

Originally Posted by EricP

yes. In the actual bladder itself.

Is it unusual to have bladder retraction/incontinence this early? My actual DX wasn't that long ago, but even back then I had a dribble problem that came and go. It just got worse this time. I researched the net and it says not everyone with MS has bladder problems, some never do, some have just cogitive problems while others have more of a physical problems. or both.

I am seeing a Urologist.

I have to see the Neuro next down in Syracuse at the upstate thing...I forgot the exact name. They have a rehab center up stairs that is cool... If anyone will be there next Thursday, please tell. I'd be real happy to meet you. I'll probably be there most the day.

Apparently the MS is effecting my bladder and causing retention....has to be the only explanation for getting a UTI. Two days ago I almost fell just standing there. I grabbed the glass part of the milk cooler in the store to balance out. I never had problems like that before a couple of weeks ago.

It's quite scary.....I know something is going on and or getting worse, but I never thought I would feel it this soon by the way everyone told me.

I haven't ridden my bike for weeks now...I just don't have any ambition to do it right now.

Sorry to write all sad like lol.... Don't worry I'm feeling a bit better, just a little mentally shocked ATM.

Thanks everyone....

-Eric

I feel ya ericp, am dealing with bladder issues/ incontinence myself the past week or so. Don't think I've ever had a bladder infection but been peeing myself while walking to the bathroom...

[Judy2]

Hi Eric! Just read this thread and wanted to add my two cents. Must be the season for UTI's. Apparently I'd had one for some time but didn't know it. Looking back, I did have "chills" quite often and I do have a catheter all the time now......MS for 37 years.....plus use powerchair. Have been on Cipro, but they're such horse-pills, difficult to swallow. The infection is clearing and sure hope yours is too.

[Snoopy]

Originally Posted by clarkstar

I feel ya ericp, am dealing with bladder issues/ incontinence myself the past week or so. Don't think I've ever had a bladder infection but been peeing myself while walking to the bathroom...

clarkstar, it might be a good idea to see your PCP to have your urine checked for a UTI. That could explain not being able to make it to the bathroom.

[EricP]

Originally Posted by clarkstar

I feel ya ericp, am dealing with bladder issues/ incontinence myself the past week or so. Don't think I've ever had a bladder infection but been peeing myself while walking to the bathroom...

Hi Clark!

I just got over a major UTi of the bladder interior and it sucked! You'll know if you have one, trust me. Same here....I usually dribbled down the leg and it got worse while on antibiotics and drinking tons of water to flush things out.

I went for a bike ride just yesterday and it was actually enjoyable, so.... guess things are good right now....still shook up on how fat I nose dived last month.