#089: Understanding the Hidden Challenges of MS: Sexual, Bladder, and Bowel Health an ECTRIMS Special

MS-Perspektive - The Multiple Sclerosis Podcast

Learn more about the impact of sexual, bladder, and bowel issues in MS and the importance of tailored care to improve quality of life.

You can read the corresponding article here: https://ms-perspektive.com/89-sexual-bladder-bowel

Living with MS means coping with a complex mix of symptoms that can affect both physical and emotional well-being. These include sensitive topics such as sexual health and bladder or bowel problems – issues that are not always discussed openly but are incredibly important for quality of life. Recent research and initiatives are shedding light on these areas and offering new insights and practical solutions for better care.

In this summary of topics presented at ECTRIMS 2024, I look at the results of five recent studies addressing

• sexual health in MS, highlighting its connection to mood, fatigue and overall quality of life;
• Bladder and bowel dysfunction, which is common but often overlooked, and how early treatment can make a big difference.
• Innovative approaches to care, including new training programs for healthcare professionals that aim to improve support for people with MS.

You’ll gain insights into how to address these challenges. Whether it’s talking to your doctor about symptoms, exploring new treatment options, or just knowing you’re not alone, this post is designed to empower and support you on your MS journey.

Table of Contents

• 1. Sexual Dysfunction in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis in an Algeria Cohort
• 2. The importance of investigating sexual and sphincter disorders in people with multiple sclerosis: evaluation of their association with clinical features and impact on quality of life.
• 3. An Absence of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Referrals in MS Patients Experiencing Bladder Dysfunction
• 4. Bladder and bowel problems significantly affect well-being in individuals with multiple sclerosis - a cross-sectional study
• 5. Creating high quality bite size training for Multiple sclerosis (MS) bladder and bowel. An international initiative to enhance awareness of bladder and bowel care in patients with MS

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Please don't be shy. Talk about all your symptoms and get help. Your quality of life is at stake, and there are many options available, so there is likely to be support for your individual problem.

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

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