Urologist to neurologist

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I finally went to the urologist yesterday. I’ve been having urinary urgency (always feel like I need to pee and enough accidents to be wearing pull ups). He wants me to start Gemtesa and Alfuzosin, but also to see a neurologist since this could relate to the numbness in my foot. Like a spinal cord problem or multiple sclerosis. Anyone tried these drugs and should I be worried? When I was growing up, my best friend’s dad died of MS.
 
Gemtesa did not work for me - urologist gave me a 8 week supply. - free samples - then when proscribed it would be $70 a month - that’s with my insurance included- no way I was going to pay that - without insurance it’s between $400 to $500 - forgot the exact price the pharmacy told me - I declined- diapers are cheaper - I only need to wear during sleep
 
I recommend seeing a neurologist. That’s how I knew for sure that I had neurogenic bladder. I mean, I fell off a cliff and started wetting the bed, so that was a pretty obvious connection. But my back and brain doctors sealed the diagnosis once they had MRIs - more so than did my urologist finalize my diagnosis. I think that’s exactly what your neurologist will recommend. Your first appointment will probably go something like this: you walk in the door and fill out tons of paperwork. You finally get in to see the neurologist after he’s running late, and the first thing he says is you need an MRI, and next he says you’ll have to come back again after the MRI. You would think they would order the MRI to begin with, before your appointment!

I do recommend being careful with a numb foot/leg. I’m sitting here with a foot broken in four places because I didn’t take sciatica seriously. I have to be non-weight-bearing for at least another two months. I live alone and it really sucks to be non-weight-wearing. So be extra careful not to trip or fall because the danger is real. If your foot is numb, there is no way a chiropractor will help you. It’s long been proven that all the cracking they do just causes osteoarthritis and nerve damage. I guess maybe everything is worth trying once, though.

As for those medications you were prescribed, I have not taken them. They are likely worth trying. Wouldn’t it be great if they can help you? There are many people here on the forum who are helped by the bladder medications.
 
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