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MS Forum Site of information
Lots of interesting news on MS and other illness, along with support information.
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nani
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| Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:50 am personal care |
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Healthy Living with MS
Personal Care: Bladder and Bowel Problems
Most people with MS will experience some changes in their bladder and bowel functions. While these problems are fairly common, even in the early stages of MS, there are a variety of management strategies and medications available to help you deal with them comfortably.
If you have any problems with bladder or bowel function, including feelings of urgency, loss of control, frequent waking in the night, or feeling the need to void but nothing happens, see your doctor.
General Information
Bladder
Bladder Dysfunction: An Overview
Controlling Bladder Problems in MS
Managing common MS bladder problems with self-help and medications
Urinary Dysfunction and MS
Sophisticated explanation of treatments for MS-related urinary problems. Detailed descriptions of diagnostic testing, management strategies, and commonly prescribed drugs
Using Catheters
Two people with MS with insight and practical tips
Did you know?
Although many people use cranberries to prevent urinary tract infections, these infections require immediate antibiotic treatment from a physician to get them under control quickly. Read more
More on nutrition and diet
Bowel
Bowel Dysfunction: An Overview
Contains guidelines for bowel regularity
Bowel Problems in MS
Ways to manage common bowel problems in MS
Bowel Management: Clinical Update
Current unavailability of mini-enemas Therevac®-SB and Therevac® Plus—and introduction of Enemeez® and Enemeez® Plus
Bathroom Safety and Convenience
At Home with MS: Adapting Your Environment
Includes bathroom design suggestions
Modifications for Work and Home
Information and resources for making life more comfortable and accessible at home or on the job
ABLEDATA
National database of assistive devices and rehabilitation equipment for people with disabilities |
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nani
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| Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:52 am for care givers |
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For Caregivers
A Guide for Caregivers
Contains some discussion of everyday activities
Medications Commonly Prescribed
Urinary Tract Infections Bladder Dysfunction Bowel Dysfunction
(constipation) Spasticity
Bactrim; Septra
(Sulfamethoxazole)
Cipro
(Ciprofloxacin)
Hiprex; Mandelamine (Methenamine)
Macrodantin
(Nitrofurantoin)
Pyridium (Phenazopyridine)
Detrol (Tolterodine)
Ditropan
(Oxybutynin)
Ditropan XL
(Oxybutynin chloride-extended release)
Oxytrol (Oxybutynin Transdermal System)
Pro-Banthine
(Propantheline)
Sanctura
(Trospium chloride)
Tofranil
(Imipramine)
Vesicare
(Solifenacin succinate)
Urinary Frequency
DDAVP Nasal Spray (Desmopressin)
DDAVP Tablets (Desmopressin)
Colace (Docusate)
Dulcolax (Bisacodyl)
Enemeez® Mini Enema (Docusate)
Fleet Enema®(Sodium Phosphate)
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (Magnesium Hydroxide)
Metamucil (Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid)
Mineral Oil
Sani-Supp suppository (Glycerin) |
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