Anal Sphincter Muscle & MS

[yorkieville]

Hi, Everyone.

   I am undergoing evaluation for MS. One problem I have is loss of bowel function. A proctography revealed I have no function, at all. My GI doc says I have a tight anal sphincter muscle and feels it is nerve related, and to finish my evaluation.
  Does anyone know how MS affects the anal sphincter muscle?
  I attempted to do some rectal kegel exercises, but they only make the nerves in my spine sting more.
  Thanks in advance.

[Quixotic1]

I have been thinking about your problem.  I didn't realize that you have two opposite problems compounding each other.  The first is loss of bowel function and I'm assuming that means loss of normal peristalsis (the muscular waves that move everything through.)  On top of that you have a "spasmed" sphincter.  Is that right?  Then, there are treatments for other parts of the body that cause painful localized spasm.  Now - be clear that I am making this up as a go along, but it certainly is something you could discuss with the proctologist - They have had huge success using Botox (yes, Botox) in relaxing isolated spasmed muscles.  Now this might not be the exact answer, but, it is a temporary (weeks to months) treatment so if it was too successful it wouldn't be relaxed forever.  But, it is a thought, or a direction, to investigate.

If you are at all interested I could find some articles or cites for the neurologic uses of Botox to take to him.

Quix

[yorkieville]

Hi, Doni.

   Thank you for the welcome. I never imagined the love and support I would find here, when I posted. I am just awestruck by the kindness and compassion.  I already do love all of you. Last night, as I lay down to sleep, I thanked the Lord for guiding me to this forum, to a group of loving people that understand.

    How long have you been waiting for a dx? Tuesday may be 'D' day for me, as the Neuro will have all my test results. Frankly, I am afraid to believe he has an answer. But hopeful...I am.

   Yes, these Yorkies are too prissy to accept blame for my gas. LOL Just cause they're beautiful and have that long luscious hair, they think they're 'all that'. (Who I am to argue?)

    I know what it's like to have no control...was hospitalized for that 18 years ago. I suspect it has caused you to lose weight.  I'm so sorry you have that problem. Are you familiar with the saying, "She has her head up her butt?" Sorry, very crude. Well, that's what I feel like. My days consist of thinking about how to make it happen.

    Fart contests....with Bradley...now, I'm going to have to tell my 'girls' that dogs DO fart. My girls do just what Sadie does...sniff, give me a look of disgust, roll their eyes...... I understand completely how you regard Bradley as your four-legged grandson...my 'girls' are my kids.  They won't grow up, get married and move 7 hours away.

   Sheila

[yorkieville]

Hi, Jazzy.

   Thanks so much for the welcome. Sorry you are having a bowel problem, too.

    Yes, I'm a YOYO~Yorkie Owned-Yorkie Obsessed. Seriously, these girls get me through the day, and many a night. So much love & comfort in tiny little packages.

   What breed are you owned by?

   Sheila

[doni54]

Wow what a great thread.  Welcome yorkieville!  Sorry for the problems you are having, but you have  come to the right place for knowledge, support and always great laughs.  I am one of the undx, and totally whining.  These people on this board are sent from God to lighten our life and make all our problems much easier to live with, they are just the greatest and I know you will love them all.

Carol, I laughed til I hurt, you are hilarious!!!  You know how down I've been lately, really needed a good laugh, so glad I read this thread!!!  Too bad we can't put pictures on this site, sure would like to see you in those shorts!  Might have to get me some of those, though I'm sure you will always be the reining "Hot Legs" for all of us!!!!  Walking farts?.......you are just tooooo much!

Sheila- that's pretty bad when your dogs won't take the blame..........ha

Zilla, what are we gonna do with Quix and her racoons? Boy, if we all ever met in the same place homeland security might bust us for setting off a stink bomb!!!!!!!!!!!!!  And it's for sure we couldn't run away...................man, what a visual....ha

I have the opposite problem, just started happening this year.  Won't think I have to go, then boom! I will have to make a mad dash for the old pottie! Sometimes I make it, sometimes the outcome is not so pretty.  Mostly happens to me in the mornings after I'm awake an hour or so.  Don't know what I will do if it gets worse.  I already pee a thousand times a day and all night, now this...........oh well!

My son couldn't take his dog "Bradley" to college with him so he is considered my 4 legged grandson.  He and I lay in bed at night and have fart contests.............sometimes he wins............sometimes I win!!!!  My bloodhound Sadie will just look at us....sniff...give us both a look of total disgust....and jump off the bed...ha ha ha ha

I love you all and am forever grateful for your friendship, compassion, love, support and for todays laughter. All of you mean so much to me, hope you all have a wonderful and pain free day.

doni

[Jazzyfizzle]

Hi Yorkie and welcome, from a fellow dog lover! I dont' have any advice as I have the complete opposite problem, but just wanted to say hey!

Everyone was giving me a kick with the farts and racoons. LOL

Jazzy

[yorkieville]

Hi, Quix.

   Aha! So, your the one that holds the title to the World's Indoor Endurance Reclining! :)

    Racoons, huh? LOL

   Yes, I think seeing a spinal rehab specialist is wise. Wish my sphincter would relax a bit...might help, but the exercises only make my spine sting more. You know the irony in this....18 years ago, I was hospitalized for diarrhea so severe, I lost 17#s in 2 months.

   Sheila