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Bladder & Bowel Question

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jeanne333
jeanne333

I know this is a delicate problem, and no one has mention it on this site, and it may or may not be related to my PMR. I have very little control over holding my bladder, and eliminating my bowels completely, since I had a very bad reaction to med my RA put me on. I do need to add, that I also have a dropped uterus, but it was not presenting a problem, before the drastic flare and complications, brought on by the allergic reaction to the new med. Since PMR is muscle related, and it seems to be a lack of muscle control; my questions is, has anyone else experience this problem?

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  • Tastyron
    Tastyron jeanne333

    Posted

    Just from a male perspective, I used to be able to hold a piddle in for ages. Not now. When I suddenly have to go, I absolutely HAVE to go. No waiting, no holding, no chance. I put it down to my overall muscle wastage since having PMR. All my muscles are weaker so I see no reason that my bladder control and sphincter muscle shouldn't be affected as well. 

    I think acceptance of our problems/side effects is the way to go. 

    Ron

    • jeanne333
      jeanne333 Tastyron

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply .. I agree with loss of muscle control cuz of the PMR, but no one has mentioned this particular problem; so I wanted to run it by the members. The more we know the easier it is to accept our limitations.
    • FlipDover_Aust
      FlipDover_Aust Tastyron

      Posted

      Thanks Ron, this is useful information!

      Not sure how Mr Flip would like me discussing another man's bladder function however!

  • dea13
    dea13 jeanne333

    Posted

    I'm glad you bought this up. I also have had bladder problems since on Pred and have PMR. I was wondering what was happening... Now I wear a pad when I go out, just in case. It's such a horrid thing, I am just starting to come to terms after being told I have PMR 3 months ago. Life style change for sure : Good Luck smile

    • jeanne333
      jeanne333 dea13

      Posted

      I've never been the type to shy away from delicate questions, especially when it is just another bodily function, possibly PMR related. I'm now getting feedback and yes we arnt the only ones that had this problem present itself rather suddenly. Hopefully when PMR symptoms lessen, the lack of bladder control and complete bowel empting, will improve. But until then, chalk another "1" up for PMR.

  • Flutterbie57
    Flutterbie57 jeanne333

    Posted

    I did some Google research yesterday as I am still mortified about my urgent incontinence. I found a site with an excercise programme for the bladder. It is basically just 'holding on' until you can build up the bladder muscles so they dont release so often, so you go less frequently. I only excercised it once yesterday and I did not have to get up thru the night (first in a very long time). Realistically I know that it cannot be that simple to fix, it must be sheer coincidence. However it has given me the motivation to continue with the programme. I will be walking around with a pained look on my face for awhile confused

  • deborah16538
    deborah16538 jeanne333

    Posted

    I have PMR and noticed when it gets really out of control it weakens my bladder and I pee a lot . at night at least 4 sometimes 5t times a night .Once I start my Prednisone it gets better

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