#061: How to recognize bladder disorders in MS with the help of a simple questionnaire

MS-Perspektive - The Multiple Sclerosis Podcast

Bladder disorders in MS are common and remain untreated in half of those affected. Nine simple questions are designed to help treat this symptom earlier.

You can find the full article to read on my blog: https://ms-perspektive.com/61-bladder-check

Today I would like to introduce the „MS Bladder Check Tool“, which was developed by a team of neurologists, urologists and rehabilitation specialists. It is designed to enable rapid management of bladder dysfunction caused by multiple sclerosis.

Bladder symptoms occur in a high percentage of MS patients, although the figures vary in different scientific sources. For many MS patients, problems begin within the first five years. However, until now, the symptoms of around half of people suffering from bladder disorders have not been treated. This is why the international team of experts from nine different countries has developed a simple questionnaire that patients can fill out while waiting for their appointment with a neurologist or MS nurse. The aim is to treat bladder disorders as quickly as possible, preferably when they occur, so that quality of life remains at a high level.

Table of Contents

• The bladder disorder questionnaire
• What I like about the questionnaire
• Why is the treatment of bladder disorders so important?
• Status of the MS bladder check tool
• Full paper

Source:

MS bladder check tool: Development and validation of a patient awareness tool to facilitate timely management of lower urinary tract dysfunction due to multiple sclerosis, by Peter Flachenecker et al, 2024

Full paper

If you are interested in the full paper, you can find it on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38194894/

MS bladder check tool: Development and validation of a patient awareness tool to facilitate timely management of lower urinary tract dysfunction due to multiple sclerosis

Peter Flachenecker, Bertil Blok, Giampaolo Brichetto, Jalesh N. Panicker, Véronique Phé, Kim Bundvig Barken

--- If you have bladder problems that are negatively affecting your life, please speak to your neurologist or MS nurse. Bladder disorders can be treated very well and there are a variety of drug and non-medication supports available.

See you soon and try to make the best out of your life, Nele

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