Managing incontinence and regaining control

World Continence Week 20–26 June

Up to 80 percent of people living with multiple sclerosis experience bladder and bowel issues. This can have a huge impact on people’s lives – including social life, relationships, employment, sleep and mental health.

Conny experiences continence issues as part of her neurological disorder.

‘[Incontinence] severely disrupted my work life, my daily routine, and my overall quality of life. It impacted my self-confidence, my physical and mental wellbeing and reduced my community participation,’ Conny says.

‘There is help out there. I have been given the skills and tools to manage my symptoms better and to learn how these impact on my life. Recommendations for products, treatment and wellbeing advice has helped me to manage my symptoms. It has been helpful to get specialist advice for more complex issues such as the use of catheters or even the possibility of surgical interventions.

‘The support I received has given me more choice and control and has improved my confidence in going out and about.

‘You don’t have to deal with bladder and bowel issues alone. Talk to your clinician, talk to others, seek support and educate yourself. There may be more tools and resources available than you realise. All of this could give you more choice and control over your life,’ Conny says.

Plus Continence Nurse, Fiona Easton has worked in the MS field for more than 13 years, helping thousands of people with MS to live confidently with bowel and bladder control issues.

‘There shouldn’t be any shame around it! It’s a basic human need. It’s not even about quality of life — it’s just about life. I’m here to help people to regain control,’ Fiona says.

Discover how our dedicated team can help you regain control and restore confidence. Find our more about our Plus Continence serviceopens in new tab or call Plus Connect 1800 042 138