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Approximately 80% of people with MS experience bladder problems, and about 70% experience bowel problems.
You might feel embarrassed, uncomfortable, or inconvenienced by these symptoms, but there are many ways to manage them! Below, learn how MS contributes to bowel and bladder issues, how to find the right treatment or therapy, and what lifestyle adjustments may help.
Hear from two people living with MS as they discuss challenges and tips.
Featuring: Megan Weigel (nurse practitioner), Sharleen (lives with MS), and Jeff (lives with MS)
Understand the psychological effects of bowel and bladder symptoms.
Featuring: Rosalind Kalb (psychologist), Julie Stamm (MS activist), and Adam Romsdahl (support partner)
Understand why you may be experiencing bladder issues.
Featuring: David Ginsberg (urologist)
Understand why you may be experiencing bowel issues.
Featuring: David Ginsberg (urologist)
Understand what treatments can help your unique bladder and bowel concerns.
Speaker: David Ginsberg (urologist)
Understand how pelvic floor exercises and other PT can improve bladder and bowel functions.
Speaker: Lindie Schreiner (physical therapy assistant)
Understand how catheters and other tools can be discreet, simple options to improve your life.
Featuring: Megan Weigel (nurse practitioner)
Coaching Series - Bowel and Bladder Health: Finding Comfort, Control, and Freedom
Whether you have been managing your bowel and bladder symptoms since the onset of your MS, or these symptoms are new to you, reducing their impact can be life changing. Join this four-week coaching series to learn the facts about bowel and bladder symptoms, how to prevent them, and manage them when they occur.
Explore All Bowel & Bladder Resources
Continue your journey to understand how to manage your bowel and bladder symptoms.
Explore all bowel & bladder resources
