To Prettymomma
I have had exactly the same symtoms I had UTI a few days ago and altered urune output and retention and I am still suffering.
I looked through my journel and there is a pattern I am in a flare and every time this comes about only i didnt reconise it.
Constipation runs side by side with the UTI and gastric disturbance, My left eye is affected with pain and blurred vision burning toes, pain in upper single arm and numbness.
I have spoken with another forum member and she too noted the UTI occuring when in flare.
Take care tarte
I can relate. One year I had four UTIs and trouble that you mentioned about getting the urine to flow. I think that this caused the UTIs in the first place. I still have this problem on occasion, and it is related to the MS. UTIs are to be avoided because they can spark an attack.
Talk with your doctor about this to see what you can do about the problem to try to reduce the number of UTIs, and make sure you're getting plenty of water--which can be hard to do if you're experiencing all these problems. Sometimes, I will gently push on my bladder, which will help a little. Some people will also have to catherterize, which they say is not as bad as it sounds (I wouldn't know, though).