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There are several medical treatment options available for managing bladder control in MS:

• Physical Therapy - Pelvic floor exercises and therapy can help regain muscle control
• Botox Injections - Injected into bladder wall to relax muscles, lasting up to a year
• Electrical Stimulation - Non-invasive nerve stimulation to Show Full Answer

There are several medical treatment options available for managing bladder control in MS:

• Physical Therapy - Pelvic floor exercises and therapy can help regain muscle control
• Botox Injections - Injected into bladder wall to relax muscles, lasting up to a year
• Electrical Stimulation - Non-invasive nerve stimulation to strengthen bladder muscles
• Intermittent Self-Catheterization - Using small tubes to empty the bladder as needed Additional surgical and medical options include:

• InterStim Therapy - Implanted device that stimulates nerves controlling bladder
• Permanent catheterization options
• Bladder expansion surgery
• Medications like Baclofen
• Advanced surgical procedures (for severe cases) including connecting bladder to bowel

Always work with your healthcare team to determine the best treatment approach for your specific situation. Cost may be a factor in some treatments - for example, Botox can be expensive and may require multiple treatments over time.

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