Urinary Incontinence

[cocoasmom]

I was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy in August 08. In December 08 I began experiencing bladder problems. Now I don't seem to feel my bladder fill and sometimes suffer incontinence. I have had 3 neurological surgeries. One lumbar laminectomy in 92, a cervical fusion of 2 levels in 05, and a cervical fusion in 06. The neurosurgeon told me I have another disk which will rupture at some point in my cervical spine. The first two disks were ruptured coughing with a severe bronchitis. In December I was vomiting (preparing for a colonoscopy, the prep liquid did not like my stomach), and felt a severe pain once again in my central back, probably thoractic area. It felt like I had ruptured another disk. I developed the increasing bladder problems after that. So, could a ruptured disk be causing both the peripheral neuropathy and the bladder problems? The urologist I saw this week said that he believed the two conditions stemmed from the same neurological problem. He has scheduled some urodynamics test to determine the source of the problems I'm having, but the department is so busy I have to wait until midJune for the test. If it is not a disk problem, what other neurological issues could be causing these problems? And, do I need to go to a neurologist to get a correct diagnosis and solution or will the urologist do so? It seems to me a neurologic problem requires a neurologist to identify and treat it. I don't want whatever problem exists to continute to cause more symptoms. I am already have some bowl issues that may be associated.

[cathrine001]

Neurological issues cannot be diagnosed by a urologist. Incontinency from ruptured discs is of concern and needs to be brought to the attention of a neurologist immediately. Try using the bathroom more often (maybe every hour). I have tried this, and it helps a lot. Keep in mind that lumbar disc issues can create pressure on the lower spine, which affects the bladder. I have ruptured discs C5-7 and L4-S1, so you have my sympathy, and I am sorry for your problem.

You are in my prayers.