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springsjean
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Posted 7/16/2021 5:37 AM (GMT -8)
Good morning,

I am on here trying to help a friend with MS. She is having a terrible time with constant and continual UTIs. She has been hospitalized a few times for antibiotic IV.

Is this a common symptom of MS and anyone have any advice on how to get rid of it? I know she doesn't have any control of her bladder anymore and the doctors have told her that the urine is not entirely draining from the bladder which is what is causing the UTIs.

Thanks for any help.
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straydog
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Posted 7/17/2021 7:48 AM (GMT -8)
Hi springjean, I went to the Mayo Clinic's website & it says MS can affect the bladder & bowels, however, it said nothing on how to treat it. Not being able to empty her bladder completely is a breeding ground for bacteria to build up.

My older sister (she does not have MS) has been incontinent for years & battles UTI. Not sure of the age of your friend, my sister's issues started in her early 50's. She was told women that have had hysterectomies & age they loose muscle strength plus gravity being involved.

This forum is extremely slow but I wanted to pop on & tell what little info I have.
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