Anyone heard of/have voiding dysfunction?

[anewday]

My uro diagnosed me with this today. He wants me to start biofeedback for this. I searched for this but didn't find results- is it the same as pelvic floor dysfunction?? :confused:

[Claredale]

Voiding dysfunction has to do with urinary problems. It can be incontinence, overactive bladder, or freq/urg and having a hard time emptying your bladder.

You can just google "voiding dysfunction" and "biofeedback related to urinary issues" and you will be able to read lots of info on it. I use google anytime I am doing my research. Remember, not all information is accurate, so I always look for sites like the Mayo Clinic, etc.

I tried it a number of years ago and it was very interesting. Can't say I got much benefit out of it since at that time I was in so much pain, I didn't relax very easily. I have never had PFD, but I am sure it is used for it as well. Maybe someone else with share their info on it regarding PFD.

This is some basic information about it.

Biofeedback can help many people who suffer urinary problems.

Special exercises called Kegel exercises can be helpful for people suffering from a variety of urinary control problems, including overactive bladder. Learning exactly which muscles to exercise takes patience and practice. Some health experts suggest biofeedback techniques to help people learn how to perform these exercises. A balloon device or electrodes on the skin are used to measure electrical signals from key muscles. Feedback in the form of lights or computer graphs helps people understand when they are flexing the correct muscles.

I just wanted to add a sidebar. Kegal exercises never benefited my symptoms with IC. T83

[anewday]

Thanks Tracy!

They also taught me how to self-cath today due to my retention problems. I have no desire whatsoever to go back to the ER for a cath!

[Claredale]

Good for you! I am glad you were able to learn!

[jen74]

I am glad they showed you how to self cath, this is good. I was doing at home instills, but i had my hubby do them for me, though I really need to learn how to do it myself just in case. Be careful with the biofeedback issue, meaning, call your insurance company and make sure they pay for this. I have Blue Cross Blue shield and they would not pay for it at all, and it is expensive, like $60 every half hour( at least that was what I was told where I was going). My insurance company said they would not pay because they do not consider this a beneficial treatment. Just wanted to let you know so you have no suprises or big bills. Maybe your insurance is better though and will pay.
Jen
Jen

[anewday]

I am glad they showed you how to self cath, this is good. I was doing at home instills, but i had my hubby do them for me, though I really need to learn how to do it myself just in case. Be careful with the biofeedback issue, meaning, call your insurance company and make sure they pay for this. I have Blue Cross Blue shield and they would not pay for it at all, and it is expensive, like $60 every half hour( at least that was what I was told where I was going). My insurance company said they would not pay because they do not consider this a beneficial treatment. Just wanted to let you know so you have no suprises or big bills. Maybe your insurance is better though and will pay.
Jen
Jen

Thanks! He said he was going to dictate a letter to my ins company explaining why I needed the treatments. He said usually they will pay for the treatments but not the leads without a PA.

[anewday]

Anyone know if this is the same or related to pelvic floor dysfunction? I have read about that a lot on this board, but not voiding dysfunction.