Surviving the Urologist visit?

[Udkas]

Hi Guys,
Okay I am nervous about going to a Urologist.  What should I expect?  What type of testing do they usually do when neurological problems are to be a consideration?

Do the tests hurt?  Any info would be appreciated.

My neuro does not think my burning is of neurological origin.

Just to confuse me my GP does?

My husband is taking bets on kidney stones...

I am just confused and hoping for an answer but tend to think it's not neurological problem but could have been caused by my neurological problems.. Hope that makes sense!

Any info would be appreciated.

Udkas

[Udkas]

Hi,
thanks for the comments/advice.  I don't feel quite so nervous now.  My appointment is on September 15th, I was surprised that I got in so early, when I rang for the appointment the receptionist said that the Dr looks at all the referrals and then he decides how he will slot the  appointments by the details that are contained in the referral.  The receptionist told me that I could be waiting up to 8 weeks to see him if I was deemed non urgent.  

Well I think it is urgent, I have had enough of my burning but I doubt if it's life threatning or anything that serious.  

Laura:  Your Dr sounds like mine, he thinks everything is neurological until the neurologist tells him otherwise and even then he doesn't believe him... :-)

Will let you know how I get on.

Thanks,
Udkas.

[Wobbly]

when is your Appt?  do you have a date for it yet?  I've never been to one, so I can't give any advise to help you.  I hope it's an easy exam and don't forget to write down dates etc.

take care
wobbly
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[Lulu54]

Udkas,
Isn't  it fun trying to figure out what is MS and whaat isn't?  and the older we get, the more complicated the picture is.  All of my doctors are going on the assumption that everything is neurological until my neuro passes me back to them!  I guess that's an ok medical plan.

The appt with the uro should be fine - just remember thaat this specialty has heard it all.  You are not the first patient to come in and discuss these intimate details and you won't be the last.  Once you get started with the conversation, it will come very easy in the future.
As ess said, its not really painful, just initially embarassing.  But so is all of these other tests we go through!

be well,
Lulu

[saveone]

It made perfect sense.  The first time I saw the urologist it was a lot like any doc.  Stating the problem.  Going over my history.  Then I was sent to the restroom to urinate.  Afterwards he cathed me to determine if I was retaining and how much.

Then he laid out the options.  We started with meds first.  I have urgency/frequency.  I have been on every med out there.  Now I am on 14 mg Enablax once daily.  If this med doesn't do the job he said more testing and then discussed surgery options.  I am hanging on to the med.  It isn't perfect but I can live with it.

I hope they find the cause of you burning.  It is not as if all the other symptoms you don't have enough to deal with.

take care, terry

[essdipity]

I suggest you search the MS archives here for lots of posts on this subject.

The uro tests do not hurt. I didn't even find them especially uncomfortable, just undignified. However, if you've had babies, you've already been a lot more undignified than that!

Why don't you just wait to see what the doctor plans to do? It's highly unlikely that any real testing will be done at the first visit. If you really want to get to the bottom of what is wrong, you need to do this, so just go ahead.

Good wishes,
ess