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@dinnerlady 

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dinnerlady

Up all night!!

Just a question for all. Spent another!! sleepless night. For the last 6 months I have been waking in the night 3 or 4 times every night to use the loo checked for UTI all clear so is it the M.s. causing this anyone else got these problems my G.P. s response to most things is it,s probably the M.s.!!!anyone else getting this anything I can try??
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@Stumbler
@Stumbler
 

@dinnerlady , unfortunately, your GP has been too dismissive. You should contact your MS Nurse to discuss these issues. You should then be referred to Continence Services, who should investigate the causes. Usually, it is urine retention, something which is quickly confirmed by an ultrasound. You maybe offered anticholinergics, to calm your bladder down. You may also be offered Intermittent Self-Catheterisation (ISC). ISC may sound an awful solution, but it guarantees an empty bladder, which may then allow an undisturbed night's sleep!

@nnahdiliec
@nnahdiliec
 

I’ve literally just experienced this. My MS nurse had to do a scan on bladder to see if it was working properly and it turns out my brains telling it it’s empty when it’s still had full. Mine was a relapse so it’s best to call your MS nurse just in case!