title: Secondary and tertiary treatments for multiple sclerosis patients with urinary symptoms.
abstract: Multiple sclerosis patients with refractory urinary symptoms after treatment with behavioral therapy and medications still have treatment options. Prior to starting treatments, baseline symptoms should be assessed and treatment goals thoroughly discussed. Catheterization, botulinum toxin, and reconstructive surgery all can play a role in improving both safety and quality of life for these patients. Newer modalities, such as neuromodulation, may also have an increasing role in the future as more data develop regarding efficacy. Risks need to be weighed against any perceived benefit and disease status before more aggressive therapy is initiated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
authors.forename: James M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Tracey
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
authors.forename: John T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Stoffel
mesh_terms: D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000150:complications*; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004561:Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation / Q000379:methods; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000379:methods; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A
keywords: Multiple sclerosis; Neurogenic urinary bladder; Urinary incontinence