can i have ces without bladder problems?

Hi Taylor ... It does like it's the start of it ... To me ... I was in and out of hospital last year for weeks on end .. Or left lying in bed in the most unimaginable constant pain ... Was told and had two MRI scans that disc would retract itself .. But knew deep down things were not right ... Go with your gut instinct .., then one day I could not feel my body at all from waste down was left like that for five days was then rushed for emergency theatre to remove the disc but was too late damage had been done permantley ... I'm grateful I am able to walk a slight bit some days.i am in constant oain but not as bad as before disc was removed .. I don't havefeeling for toilet back and doubt it will return but I hope yours doesn't get to that stage ... My left leg bum and foot are numb pins and needles with electric shock feeling in it ... I can only tell you to keep as often as you can go and call your gp and list the red flag symptoms you already have ... If you get pain so bad go to a and a this will ensure you get MRI quickly ... In meantime be very careful not to move you prolasped disc any more by taking caring in your movements xx

Also try and stick same gp the one who you think understands the most please keep on at them explain it's affecting your daily life and the stress of worrying etc

tayla,

You have enough of the red flags to be concerned. Bladder retention can be subtle and not as noticable as incontinence. Dribbling like you have a weak stream of urine. Stop and start of stream. Or peeing more frequently and waking in the night to pee.These are signs of urinary retention. I had this and it was missed by 2 doctors because they were looking for out right incontinence. It all depends on if there is pressure on the nerves that supply the bladder. You need an MRI probubly sooner vs later.

My surgery was done in October 2013 and now I've resumed my life very independently, my feet are cold in the evening but I'm able to walk fast and hve full bladder control. I just use heat pad for few minutes at night and sleep well, I'm not taking any meds so it's been very good for me so far. I live in Canada and was treated very well by the doctors, I started doing to pool in February 2014 and it has helped me so much, I started with gentle joint classes and now I'm doing Aqua fit classes to keep my wait under control and water helps to relax my body. It's been good so far for me. Good luck !!!

Start seeing a physiotherapist, it will help or acupuncture also help while u waiting, start taking tumric herb with milk, it will reduce the inflammation. Using the combination of ice pack and heat pad will help ease the pain. Good Luck !!

How are you tayla xxxx