Question 1

the last few weeks i have been slowly increasing the amount of kegels i practice. recently my sphincter muscle has been spasming. why?

Accepted Answer

Levator Spasm: Congratulations on starting your kegel's at the age of 23. If there's one preventative thing you can do for your genitourinary health, that's it. Sometimes though, contractions of the muscles in the vaginal region can lead to spasms -- levator syndrome/spasm predisposes you to tight, rigid muscles that require physical therapy to help you relax. Get a pt referral, you may need vaginal dilators.

Question 2

what are the common symptoms of sphincter of oddi dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pain: The most common symptom is abdominal pain.  Other less common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, and diarrhea.  These symptoms may come and go and often vary in intensity.  Sphincter of oddi dysfunctions are usually from a backup of the digestive juices or pancreatitis.

Question 3

is fatigue a symptom of sphincter of oddi dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Not directly . . .: Check out http://my.Clevelandclinic.Org/disorders/gastrointestinal_tract_disorders/hic-sphincter-of-oddi-dysfunction.Aspx. You're more likely to complain of "abdominal pain is the most common symptom; less common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, and diarrhea". I suppose you could be fatigued if you're not absorbing nutrition or eating right. Best to go see your doctor about fatigu.

Question 4

multiple tiny non painful or puss filled bumps around anal sphincter. not sure what it is can't find conventional diagnosis that refers to my symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Sounds normal: This sounds like you're seeing the normal appearance of the anus. If no pain or bleeding and the bumps aren't changing much as the weeks go by, probably all is well. You can search the web to find photos showing what a normal anus looks like. If any doubt, have your doctor check it out next time you have reason to visit a doctor.

Question 5

how do you differentiate between pelvic floor dysfunction and weak anal sphincter? can one cause the other? what is the distinguishing symptom?

Accepted Answer

Continuum: There are numerous disorders that fall within a wide spectrum. They can be independent or closely related. 

There are numerous tests as well as your history that would be used to differentiate the two.

Question 6

i feel some discomfort in my urinary sphincter. is that a symptom of urinary incontinence?

Accepted Answer

: Sorry but I do not think you can feel your urinary sphincter. Urinary incontinence occurs when you can't voluntarily hold your urine or you leak your urine easily when the bladder is not quite full under an external pressure such as cough, sneeze or even laughing.

Question 7

what are symptoms of cerebral palsy aside from spasticity?

Accepted Answer

Varies: The primary systems involved in CP are the muscles and nervous involved in movement and maintaining posture. Abnormally high or low muscle tone and impairments in the control of these muscle are the hallmark of cp.Other systems can have associated problems, like seizures, visual defects and more. This is a broad diagnosis that varies from very mild to quite disabling, so its features  also vary.

Question 8

i had an emg about a week ago due to ongoing neurological symptoms (pain, perceived weakness, spasticity). emg came back clear, and i was told symptoms were likely related to hyperexcitability. can emg miss something serious like als?

Accepted Answer

Possibly : EMG is very helpful in diagnosing ALS but a normal study does not completely rule out that diagnosis.  If the symptoms are suspicious further testing/evaluation should be pursued

Question 9

so i have 2 nerve test to for my back my arms my thighs and my legs im getting it done because my neurologist said i have spasticity and he wants to know what is causing it they why i been having walking issues is this a symptoms of ms?

Accepted Answer

: Walking symptoms are common in MS. Remember MS usually has ups and downs.  ALS does not. Check your family history.

Question 10

i can't walk. my symptoms started a few months ago with involuntary eye movement and tremors/spasticity and now when i try to walk it feels like i'm being electrocuted in my legs and my knees can't hold me up. i don't have ins. & dont know what to do?

Accepted Answer

: You may go to a primary care doctor as a start although, you should go to the emergency room You may qualify for temporary insurance coverage. This sound like you need an MRI which is expensive

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The last few weeks i have been slowly increasing the amount of kegels i practice. recently my sphincter muscle has been spasming. why?

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What are the common symptoms of sphincter of oddi dysfunction?

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Is fatigue a symptom of sphincter of oddi dysfunction?

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Multiple tiny non painful or puss filled bumps around anal sphincter. not sure what it is can't find conventional diagnosis that refers to my symptoms?

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How do you differentiate between pelvic floor dysfunction and weak anal sphincter? can one cause the other? what is the distinguishing symptom?

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I feel some discomfort in my urinary sphincter. is that a symptom of urinary incontinence?

A member asked:

What are symptoms of cerebral palsy aside from spasticity?

A member asked:

I had an emg about a week ago due to ongoing neurological symptoms (pain, perceived weakness, spasticity). emg came back clear, and i was told symptoms were likely related to hyperexcitability. can emg miss something serious like als?

A member asked:

So i have 2 nerve test to for my back my arms my thighs and my legs im getting it done because my neurologist said i have spasticity and he wants to know what is causing it they why i been having walking issues is this a symptoms of ms?

A member asked:

I can't walk. my symptoms started a few months ago with involuntary eye movement and tremors/spasticity and now when i try to walk it feels like i'm being electrocuted in my legs and my knees can't hold me up. i don't have ins. & dont know what to do?

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