Myelin sheathing has been stripped from nerves in the spinal cord (like a
"fatty insulation"), causing a "short circuiting" of messages from the brain
to other parts of the body. It takes time for the body to regenerate new
myelin sheathing. Each case differs in severity, and where on the spinal
cord the damage has occurred.
I had to post-void catheterize for about a month and a half, because my
bladder was retaining urine, causing infections. But I improved to the point
where I no longer had to cath. And I am still taking Baclofen, to prevent
urine retention.
Please don't lose hope that your daughter will improve. A positive attitude
really helps the healing.
Debbie
dcapen(AT)ivic.net
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