After trying every bladder medication, my Urologist suggested Botox injections. I was really positive and looking forward to the results.
There was absolutely no change. You see, I don't have a problem with leakage or urgency or frequency. My problem is bladder retention. I now know, based on a discussion with my doctor's partner, discussion with another MS patient and reading the web, that Botox will not address my issue. As a matter of fact, there is currently no medication that helps that problem.
I now use a catheter several times per day/night. Otherwise, I have urinate very little. It just sits in bladder until I use a catheter. However, when I go to bed I have to get up every 2 hours to try aNd urinate. Otherwise, I wet the bed. How humiliating! Fortunately, I am not in a relationship right now.
My Urologist now tells me, "It doesn't make sense that Botox didn't alleviate the problem. I don't understand why your problem persists. I suggest you see a Urologist who works closely with MS patients." I am livid!!!! But, I have to stay focused on getting better and working with a better qualified doctor.
Has anyone found any solutions for bladder retention other than the use of catheters?
There was absolutely no change. You see, I don't have a problem with leakage or urgency or frequency. My problem is bladder retention. I now know, based on a discussion with my doctor's partner, discussion with another MS patient and reading the web, that Botox will not address my issue. As a matter of fact, there is currently no medication that helps that problem.
I now use a catheter several times per day/night. Otherwise, I have urinate very little. It just sits in bladder until I use a catheter. However, when I go to bed I have to get up every 2 hours to try aNd urinate. Otherwise, I wet the bed. How humiliating! Fortunately, I am not in a relationship right now.
My Urologist now tells me, "It doesn't make sense that Botox didn't alleviate the problem. I don't understand why your problem persists. I suggest you see a Urologist who works closely with MS patients." I am livid!!!! But, I have to stay focused on getting better and working with a better qualified doctor.
Has anyone found any solutions for bladder retention other than the use of catheters?
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