Take control with continence support
Up to 80% of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) have experienced bladder and bowel symptoms
It can be uncomfortable to talk about but our continence team is here to help. Our continence nurses work with you to recommend treatments and strategies to overcome bladder problems, bowel and sexual dysfunction, including:
- Constipation, numbness, leakage, loose bowel, gas or urinary tract infections
- Impacts on relationships and sexual intimacy
- Difficulty dealing with bladder and bowel issues at work and social events
- Poor quality sleep
Understanding continence support
Our continence nurses have specialist experience with MS and other neurological conditions. We’ll work with you to understand the symptoms and how they’re impacting your life before developing a treatment plan that could include:
- Lifestyle and wellbeing advice to support better bladder function
- Discussing available treatment and referral to specialists
- Product or equipment suggestions to manage symptoms like leakage
- Strategies to navigate work and social events
- Advice to manage difficulty going to the toilet
- Options for addressing barriers to intimacy
How to access continence support through MS Plus
Lidcombe Wellbeing Centre
Your new Lidcombe Wellbeing Centre is now open, offering everything you need for neuro wellbeing and connection in one place. Our services are tailored to meet your unique needs, whether you are living with MS, Parkinson’s, Stroke, MND, Muscular Dystrophy, Epilepsy, Dementia or other neuro conditions.
Blackburn Wellbeing Centre
Your one-stop centre for neuro wellbeing and connection!
Footscray Wellbeing Centre
Everything you need for wellbeing and connection in one place!
Hobart Wellbeing Centre
Everything you need for wellbeing and connection in one place!
Continence nurseContinence nurses help people with MS overcome bladder and bowel challenges. We know it can be uncomfortable to talk about, but we can help! We listen carefully to you and your goals, provide support and strategies to help you manage symptoms and improve your overall wellbeing.
Cathryn
How do I get started
Continence nurseThe most rewarding aspect of my job is not just reducing the stigma around incontinence but empowering our clients to make choices that matter for continence management.
Lyndel
Ready to get started or have some questions?
Reach out to home@msplus.org.au, fill in the form below or if you prefer or phone 1800 042 138.
Let us know what you need because we are here to help you in any way we can.
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