What happens to your bladder when you're paralyzed?

[@rosemarieherman7790]

Excellent! I’m not paralyzed but have neurogenic bladder. I learned so much and this was very helpful. You’re a great speaker. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@EmpoweredPara]

You are so welcome!

[@bachaplegic]

I was on Oxybutinin for a long time, nearly 20 years till I realised my nose would bleed at night when I was asleep. Few years after my meds got changed, I found out that anticholinergics have been linked to a higher risk of getting dementia 🙁. I am really enjoying your very informative videos, thank you for making them.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Yes they are linked to dementia! I guess we gotta decide whether the risk is worth it:)

[@cpr58]

thank you, that explains it a lot better than they did when I was in the hospital. Maybe they thought I should know because I had been a paramedic, or I may not have been paying attention too well at that time.

[@EmpoweredPara]

You're welcome!

[@Crappler1989]

I just want to say great job, and thanks for taking your time to help educate.

[@EmpoweredPara]

You're welcome!

[@1973betti]

thank you

[@EmpoweredPara]

you're welcome!

[@keyup2626]

Thank you once again for the wonderful information you’ve been giving us. It’s been very informative and helpful.

[@EmpoweredPara]

You're welcome!

[@benveetgill6425]

Love all this info Britt!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks Bean!

[@jhors7777]

Very informative. Thank you so much for posting this out for Video.

[@javaniwheelidonparker]

How do I know if I have an upper or low neurogenic bladder?

[@EmpoweredPara]

It depends on where your injury is. If you have any nerve damage in your sacral region (tailbone) then you likely have lower neurogenic bladder and if your injury is higher than T10 ish you have a upper motor neuron neurogenic bladder.

[@johnhunter1296]

Hi you have a great style of delivering information - keep up the good work BN!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks!!!

[@johnhunter1296]

@@EmpoweredPara Hope you're remembering "How to navigate the world without tummy muscles!"

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@johnhunter1296 did you suggest that topic before? I vaguely remember:) I have started saving the suggestions and am trying to follow through in earnest! I apologize if you suggested it a long time ago!

[@johnhunter1296]

@@EmpoweredPara my idea but you came up with a title!!!!!

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@johnhunter1296 I saved it and will work on it!

[@davidgiesbrecht3946]

I am a male and I used to force myself to pee by sticking my finger in my butt. I had the bladder trained so I could hold pee for 4-5 hours. I have lost all control since I've spent so much time in hospitals lately and have an indwelling cath. I wish I could regain that control.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Interesting way to express your bladder!

[@astroi1987]

Hello i am a a person with nerogenic due to cerebral palsy bladder since 2019. Piut on cath since 2019. Your videos showed me how we can cath anywhere

[@EmpoweredPara]

Glad my videos have been helpful !

[@morgancalvi6675]

Thank you so very much about explaining the global toxicity of Botox. Yes, I can see where decreasing spasms in the bladder may be a good thing...but some doctors just want some new tire rims or whatever and don't bother telling of complications. I have had several friends, and know of others, who lost permanent muscle function (as if being paralyzed isn't bad enough) and I personally think it is way over rated. As you said it's the Botchulism toxin...I can't wrap my head around why people would want to constantly inject poison into themselves (it's every 6 months...but still). I also really read up on the urodynamics test and according to any medical laws...if the problem is an obvious one like a broken neck or broken back or spina bifida or CP...that very uncomfortable test isn't even warranted...and it is only done for insurance or MSI reasons.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Yeah the doctors NEVER talk about the side effects of botox.

[@morgancalvi6675]

@@EmpoweredPara I know...and everyone that gets them...ONLY say how good they've helped them. If they only knew. There are meds advertised on TV that say 'side effect stroke or death'...I know I'm not taking those...yet no doctor ever says side effect of Botox...further paralysis. Why? Kickbacks from the pharmacies for each prescription...it's their incentive NOT to say something about side effects. I'd not want to take it either.

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@morgancalvi6675 yep agree 100%. I don't trust doctors!

[@morgancalvi6675]

@@EmpoweredPara me neither...never have...now after this 'so -called' virus, definitely never will.

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@morgancalvi6675 yep I feel the same way.

[@kenziejohn8212]

It's all real very interesting very informative makes me think of my problem

[@EmpoweredPara]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@MattWagner]

For a bladder augmentation, it should be noted that the surgery of the large intestine can later potentially lead to bowel obstructions later in life due to the scare tissue.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Oh! Thank you so much for that insight! That is very important for someone to consider if thinking about bladder augmentation!

[@MattWagner]

@@EmpoweredPara It's great having an 1,100-cc no-leak bladder, but I've have had several blockages.

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@MattWagner oh man that must be awful. Do you have to try and keep your stool really soft then?

[@MattWagner]

@@EmpoweredPara Yes, diet choice. amount, and not eating too late help a lot. Also, complete cleanse every few months. Despite this, the augmentation was worth it in balance (no leg bag due to low volume continence).

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@MattWagner what do you do for the complete cleanse? If you don't mind sharing

[@tammymurray7133]

I've never heard of medication to help with the bladder issues...? How do they help?

[@EmpoweredPara]

They stop bladder spasms

[@tammymurray7133]

@@EmpoweredPara oh ok thanks!🙂

[@red2775]

@@EmpoweredPara Hi me again is there any negitive side effects from any of those medicines?

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@red2775 yes definitely negative side effects to many of them. I can't speak to all of the sude effects but the common ones are blurry vision, constipation, dry mouth. Some increase risk of dementia.

[@red2775]

@@EmpoweredPara wow that's alot. Are any of those medicines contain opioids

[@javaniwheelidonparker]

Do these things work for men too?

[@EmpoweredPara]

yes!

[@javaniwheelidonparker]

@@EmpoweredPara thank you

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@javaniwheelidonparker you're welcome!

[@sandramolteni3875]

Many thanks for the the interesting information! It helped me to get my feet wet about my bladder condition 🤣

[@EmpoweredPara]

Glad you found it informative!

[@bambifrancisco3854]

OMG! I wonder if you can explained that to a 2 yr old!?

[@EmpoweredPara]

lol unlikely haha

[@bambifrancisco3854]

@@EmpoweredPara it's just that those are such BIG. technical wording you use & my mentality is probably no better than a 2 year old! Lol