In addition to being uncomfortable and embarrassing, the bladder symptoms of MS can have a significant impact a person's long-term health. The impact of these symptoms can be limited by reporting urinary symptoms promptly to your health-care   more »

For those who experience problems with both the emptying and storage, a combination of strategies is usually recommended that includes intermittent catheterization to remove the residual urine, and an anticholinergic or antimuscarinic   more »

If the PVR test determines that you are retaining less than 100ml of urine, your provider will likely conclude that your symptoms are caused by an overactive bladder detrusor muscle. He or she may recommend various behavioural   more »

Oxybutynin belongs to the group of medicines called antispasmodics. It helps decrease muscle spasms of the bladder and the frequent urge to urinate caused by these   more »

As can be seen from these descriptions of MS-related bladder dysfunctions, some of the same symptoms can result from very different types of problems. In fact, it is never possible to   more »

MS-related lesions (areas of inflammation, demyelination, scarring and/or neuronal damage) in the brain or spinal cord can disrupt this normal process by interfering with the transmission of signals between the brain and urinary   more »

Normal bladder function is important not only for a person's overall health, but also for feelings of comfort and self-esteem. Fortunately, advances in bladder management strategies are making it possible for people with    more »