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There are two main issues, frequency and urgency. That could be needing to go to the toilet a lot, urgently running to the bathroom or not needing to visit the toilet much. These are sensitive issues, but we're all in this together and the Speakeasy forum is the place to share with those who understand.

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@jules5255 

4 May 2025 09:38

jules5255

Hi I am Jules and I apologise for not dropping in very often. I was diagnosed 2013 with rrms. I have had scoliosis diagnosed and I have bladder and bowel issues. I am about to receive anal plugs 🥺has anyone got any advice on using this ? I would love to hear from anyone. Thankyou

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@Amos22 

8 Sep 2024 18:39Last reply 23 Sep 2024 22:43

Amos22

In process of getting diagnosed, just need to talk to anyone who can relate

Hi I'm new here, not diagnosed just waiting on MRI. So my symptoms started not long after being hit by a car so took me awhile to seek help as thought it was just symptoms from that. But I really struggle with migraines, intense leg pain both sides, numbness, tingling and in back. Burning sensation ...
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@FallenAngel 

7 Sep 2024 22:07 EditedLast reply 28 Sep 2024 23:07

FallenAngel

Ms and the hospital

I I don’t know if anyone’s dealing with this but thanks to my bladder, memory, balance acting up I haven’t been at work for over 5 months and I don’t have insurance and Medicaid decided me so I can’t go to my appointments and I’m worrying that I will end up relapsing and won’t be able to walk, see, ...
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@Annie2 

7 Sep 2024 13:17Last reply 7 Sep 2024 19:28

Annie2

Hi again

Hello. Been a lot of m9nths since I was here. Back then I was waiting for a 2nd opinion after been told 8 years it was rrms then the last 5 been told I was a hypochondriac. Well, had 2nd opinion, it's definately ms, now spms due to no treatment for 5 years. With other health problems disease modif...
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@ChloeAlexandraa 

6 Sep 2024 19:32Last reply 7 Sep 2024 01:37

ChloeAlexandraa

Advice on flare up

I'm having an active flare up and have been placed on 500mg of methylprednisolone daily for 5 days, and am using paramol and tiger balm to try keep the pain at bay. I've been looking into CBD oil as I used to be a heavy cannabis user around 4 years ago, before my diagnosis was confirmed, and did fi...
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@bcollins93 

2 Sep 2024 12:05Last reply 23 Sep 2024 16:46

bcollins93

Ergh

Hiya disgusting subject but… is wetting yourself a thing with MS?!! Feel like I need to go to the toilet and one route to the ladies it just comes out 🙃 quite embarrassing really but if it is a thing you guys have put my mind at ease lol 🧡
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@GillM 

2 Sep 2024 10:40Last reply 9 Sep 2024 16:29

GillM

Disability Discrimination Act UK Advice

Hello my fellow MSers I have RRMS and one of the permanent issues I have are bladder and bowel control. I've returned to work after a relapse (triggered by work-related stress) and have asked if I could have the ability to reserve a desk near the bathroom (we book desks) as part of my OH workplace...
Widnes, United Kingdom
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@Eepy 

28 Aug 2024 18:58Last reply 29 Aug 2024 10:10

Eepy

Socially unacceptable :(

I have bowel issues either due to MS or due to gabapentin. Unfortunately I was lucky enough to experience the oopsies in public.. I believe due to my OCD this has traumatised me and led me onto a glorious path of anxiety.. I dislike sitting in the car, going outside for a walk purely because there...
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@Equinox6465 

23 Aug 2024 12:59Last reply 23 Aug 2024 16:43

Equinox6465

I have R R Ms since 2010

Despite it being supposedly not active my fatigue and symptoms all seem so much worse. My walking is massively effected. I just feel exhausted all the time. Think I also might be in peri menopause as well. Specialist don't have an answer as such. Just started my 5th different medication as everythin...
Chichester, United Kingdom
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@PeterFrancis 

14 Aug 2024 09:40Last reply 15 Aug 2024 02:56

PeterFrancis

"Make the Effort, to get you moving more."....

Yep, that was what my Uncle said to me a couple off days ago, my response was as follows.... You know how much effort it takes me to Defecate aka have a Shit?.... Quite a lot sometimes actually, some times I have the urge to go but nothing happens. Now travelling all that way from the sofa to the C...
Cheshire, UK
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