Elisa | Leeft met MS
Multiple Sclerose veroorzaakt schade aan het zenuwstelsel, waardoor de signalen van de hersenen worden verstoord en daardoor een groot aantal lichaamsfuncties kan worden beïnvloed. Vooral de werking van de blaas en darmen is hier gevoelig voor. 1,2
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Michael | Living with MS
When living with MS, it is common to experience some form of bladder issue. In fact, 4 in 5 people living with MS will experience bladder issues at some point in time.3
Get to know the different bladder symptoms and what to look out for.
Fikria | Living with MS
Neurogenic bowel dysfunction can occur in many ways, though generally speaking, it can either lead to problems maintaining control over the bowels and/or it can lead to problems with constipation and evacuation of the bowels.4
Find out more about bowel symptoms when living with MS.
Laura | Living with MS
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be a recurring problem for individuals living with MS5 as MS often causes urine to be retained in the bladder. If urine is left in the bladder, bacteria can develop, leading to UTIs.6,7,8
Explore the connection between MS and UTIs and see what can be done to help reduce the risk.
Some people find that they experience some level of sexual dysfunction is a part of living with MS.9 Issues may arise that interfere with you enjoying sexual activity. Recognising how MS affects your sexual health, as well as your bladder and bowel health, can be an important first step toward improving your comfort and confidence in intimate situations.
Understand the situation and possible solutions.