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[wheels5894]

This might help, Fred http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/womenshealth/sui/urodynamics_005142.htm

[Gimwet]

Hi Fred1959---

Just spotted your post. I was, in fact, referring to the Urodynamics testing, which I had some time ago.

A very small catheter is placed into the bladder, and sensors are placed around the pelvic area to sense muscle contraction/movement/spasm as the bladder is filled. If I remember correctly, a small sort of "pod" sensor was also inserted in the rectum (very small, not painful). As the controlled filling of the bladder takes place, all is monitored; amount prior to voiding, muscle movement, sudden-ness of voiding....you name it. This was the test where my Urologist exclaimed "Your bladder is weird!", due to the inconsistency during the test of the spontaneous voiding.

If you are really modest, this test could be uncomfortable from that point of view, but overall it's not physically demanding. Just follow the instructions the doctor gives, and hopefully you will get some information you don't already have, leading to more treatment options.

Good luck!
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Gimwet