bladder incontinence & cervical harniation. NEED HELP - Cancer: Bladder Message Board

JoshuasMom · 04-29-2006, 02:02 PM

Hello,

I have been diagnosed with 2 herniated disk and bone spurs at C5-6 and C6-7. I had my first epidural on Thursday. The last two nightsI have woke up to find I have urinated in my sleep. I do not have any problems during the day.

Could this be becuase of my neck or the pain meds I am on?

I am a little nervous. Since my doc said if I had any problems with my bladder or bowel to come back in sooner. I see him in 2 weeks.

What do you think?

Kim

SpineAZ · 04-29-2006, 05:01 PM

If it is out of the ordinary for you to urinate during your sleep - I would call the physician immediately. One thing to consider is if you are on any medications that may cause you to sleep so deeply your body doesn't get up when you have the urge to urinate (i.e. any pain pills or sleeping medications).

JoshuasMom · 04-29-2006, 07:28 PM

Kross,

I am on Lortab and Ambien but I have been taking them for awhile without this happening.

I was also given Valuim from the Pain mgmt doctor. I did take one of them also last night.

I am only taking my Ambien and Lortab tonight and we will see if it happens again.

Thanks for your help.

Kim

sunshine221 · 05-07-2006, 09:15 PM

incontinence can be a sign of spinal stenosis and would make your situation more urgent

jentaylor728 · 05-07-2006, 09:42 PM

you need to get to a neurosurgeon and have an MRI done fast....i just had surgery C5,C6 and C7 2 herniated discs compressing the spinal cord...your's sounds worse. Keep in touch!