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Millard · 10-26-2012, 09:33 AM

Well, to start with I am a SCI. Neurogenic bladders are very common with this type of injury. My PVR was determined by a urodynamic test. (Very invasive!) After starting with a CIC program, I do not have any leakage and can go several hours between cathing. My urologist tried many muscle relaxing drugs for the bladder muscle. With a neurogenic bladder, there is a problem with the bladder muscle and bladder nerves communicating. The nerve will transmit that the bladder is empty and the spincter would close too soon.

I hope I answered your questions.

Note: I wish I had started CIC long ago.

10-26-2012, 09:33 AM	#5
Millard Member (male) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Plains, Georgia Posts: 95	Re: Very High Urine Post Void Residual – Why? What to do? Well, to start with I am a SCI. Neurogenic bladders are very common with this type of injury. My PVR was determined by a urodynamic test. (Very invasive!) After starting with a CIC program, I do not have any leakage and can go several hours between cathing. My urologist tried many muscle relaxing drugs for the bladder muscle. With a neurogenic bladder, there is a problem with the bladder muscle and bladder nerves communicating. The nerve will transmit that the bladder is empty and the spincter would close too soon. I hope I answered your questions. Note: I wish I had started CIC long ago. __________________ Millard --- Life's tough! It's even tougher if you're stupid!!! -- John Wayne