Transverse Myelitis : Bladder and Bowel

[@michaelorsini9695]

I've had it for past 5 months. I can walk with a walker and for short distances without a walker. But I still have a lot of pain in my hands, arms, elbows, feet. Still have urinary problems peeing all the time and constipation as well. I try to stay active...hope this eventually gets better...we'll see...

[@adalinerose7451]

On May 21st, 2007, my life changed as well. In my case it took 6 months to be properly diagnosed. It's really amazing what a person can adjust to when they have no choice. Botox shots in my bladder every 6 months has been life changing for me. As far as BM, I'm good for about 3/4's of the time. Though it took me awhile to accept and realize once I get the feeling to go, I need to go then, there's no waiting. I've never spoken to other people who also have TM so I like to share that a really deep tissue massage is like a gift from God! It's the only time that almost all my pain goes away. Well, until I fall and everything tightens right back up. But a deep tissue massage every day would be wonderful! I also used to go to the YMCA just to use the Hot Tub and the minute I step in, every single muscle in my body relaxes! Once I climb back out, all my muscles tighten up again.

[@shaniqueedwards6476]

Thanks for another video..... Very informative. God bless you 🙏

[@theadaptivefamily]

Thank you. I appreciate you

[@jannaolsen3557]

You are so good. I have similar issues.

[@theadaptivefamily]

Thank you. Hope you get better soon

[@KaranSingh-io6ds]

In how many months did you first start voiding on your own?

[@theadaptivefamily]

Do you mean whern I fully stopped using the catheter or the first time i was a le to void without a catheter?

[@KaranSingh-io6ds]

@@theadaptivefamily the first time you were able to void without cathing. I’m 1 1/2 months out and I was fine and can even jog a little but I still have complete urinary retention and anejaculation.

[@theadaptivefamily]

I would say two months after. Yet technically I don't fully void till this day

[@arshad3588]

Did u get the full control of bladder and bowel?

[@theadaptivefamily]

I do not have full control. But it is manageable