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Annamarie

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annamarie13601
annamarie13601

I had my CES in August and i am getting better with PT and reading a lot i feel im getting better i have a positve attitude I had incontance and still do but my bladder is pretty much back to normal, my BM well thats somewhat getting normal depends.. I am taking Mirliax and it seems to help soften the stool.. Im starting to take steps with out the walker but my PT has given my exercies to strengthe my upper legs and back.. I pray to god i get better i was told i will fully recover and one day this will be a bad dream if ANY one wants to talk and have a friend hit me up and i will give you my email address... Love to all

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  • teri-mc
    teri-mc annamarie13601

    Posted

    My husband is going through this as well. He's a little over 4 months into recovery. He is walking with a cane some, but for the most part is able to walk unassisted. He also takes miralax and it's helpful. He was told at least a year for recovery. The saddle anesthesia is the worst part. He's depressed over the whole situation but we're trying to keep him thinking positive.
  • jerry1776
    jerry1776 annamarie13601

    Posted

    Hello Annamarie, I have had it 4 years. Has your walking recovered now? What level was the problem in your spine?
  • fabylago
    fabylago annamarie13601

    Posted

    Hi Annamarie,

    My father is going through the same problem, he was told that the incontinence problem is not the incontinence itself but an overflow problem since the bladder cannot be completely emptied. He was prescribed tamsulosin to help to relax the bladder neck and void, however he has to change diapers every 2-3 hours 24/7.

     

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