Is my intuition right?

rpd123

Hi there,

    I just had a question regarding aging with CP and if it’s “normal” for your body to become more spastic as time goes on. I’ve recently been having small accidents. I have seen my primary care doctor and my neurologist and they recommend protective underwear. 

    My intuition is telling me that I may be developing spasms in my excretory muscles but what I’m confused about is that my cp is dyskinetic rather than spastic. This is why I’m doubting my intuition. I’m going to see a urologist soon but has anyone developed similar problems in their 20’s?

Sandy_123

Hi @rpd123 would be worth speaking to your specialists and drs, for further information.  Good luck with urologist hopefully they may give you some answers too.

Tori_Scope

Hi @rpd123  

The Scope website has a page on ageing and CP, which you may find helpful. I'm also going to tag in @Richard_Scope here, who is our Specialist Information Officer for CP. 

Good luck with the urology appointment. If I come across any other information, I'll drop it here!

Richard_Scope

Hi @rpd123
Cerebral palsy can affect bladder control in some cases and is not necessarily related to CP type or ageing. This is called neurogenic bladder.

The different types of neurogenic bladder include:

• Overactive bladder: The bladder is unable to empty fully or begins to empty before the person can make it to the bathroom.
• Overflow incontinence: urinary leakage occurs due to the bladder not emptying.
• Stress incontinence: The muscles that control urination do not function properly.
• Urge incontinence: Spasms of the bladder cause it to shrink before the person reaches the bathroom.

Urge incontinence is fairly common in boys and men with CP. However, you are doing the right thing by seeing a Urologist. It is important to rule other things out and not assume that everything is caused by CP.