Continence Question - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

glamour girl · 09-26-2007, 09:40 PM

Ok yeasterday i nearly died of embarrassement.

I had to go and see a Continence specialist. Having a few incidents with the water works department. What i thought was going to be a OLD man turns out to be a totally mid 30's gorgeous looking guy. lol now but not smiling then. Anyway... Now it seems i need to have Urodynamic Testing.. have any of you had this before.. i'm dreading a catheder.. The only time i've had this was through my labour, at least then i was under Epidural... How long will this test take ??
He seems to think its MS related. Wants to do this test before i need any meds..

MSNik · 09-27-2007, 04:35 AM

HI Glamour Girl. I havent had this test, but it has been discussed and I am on my way to my MS SPecialist now! I just wanted to tell you that you have my sympathies, and thanks for the chuckle on "his gorgeousness"--I can imagine your discomfort...he should have been a she, and she should have been 50+ in age...I agree. Young good looking docs should all have to be pediatric specialists or something non threatening!

I hope you get the info you need, and please share it with me if you do! Illl let you know if I get additional info today..

Hugs
Nikki

glamour girl · 09-27-2007, 06:41 AM

Thanks Nikki,
That will be on Nov 1st when i have this test. OMG I'm telling you he was a honey. When i got back to the car i told hubby ( thank god i told him to wait there) how i went, it sort of slipped out that the Dr was a total spunk, lol.. needless to say he was not impressed. I had to give the Dr a sample of my Urine... Far out he had to measure it and test it in case i had a infection. but no i don't... I swear i don't normally suffer hot flushes but my face burned with embarrassment.And he knew it. HE said " oh its okay i see lots of women dont be shy" YEAH RIGHT i thought 80 yr olds maybe but not me I'm only 38.. . I can only laugh about it now, that I'm telling you this.
Anyway see how you go today, Hope you have better luck !!!

moore170 · 09-27-2007, 12:20 PM

Urodynamic test was the most embarrassing test I have encountered and I have had some embarrassing ones. The test took about 30 minutes. It told us what we already know, I don't empty my bladder completely. Since the medicine I was given to try and remedy this made me very sick, my other choice was self catheterization. I haven't done this yet. I have been trying natural remedy's and it has helped some.
Candy

painsucks · 09-27-2007, 02:01 PM

Recently I have been experiencing water works problems too. I've talked with my neuro about it, but I'm curious to know if the things I'm experiencing are similar to what others have experienced. The first problems happened when I was waking up in the morning, rolling over to get up out of bed and I would experience some "leaking". After that it went to when I stood up out of bed my bladder would just dump...not good! Now, in addition to still having the first two problems, sometimes I just can't "get started" without really thinking about what I'm trying to do. And I have a feeling of numbness too. Any of this stuff sound familiar?

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