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@steelme43 if the urinaray incontinence is NEW the is the possibility that your case is now urgent. I would call and speak with your doctors office right away. If you are unable to do this, there is a case to to be made for a ER visit

“ Synapse Spine
Spinal cord narrowing (spinal stenosis) can cause new urinary incontinence because the compressed nerves in your spine, especially those controlling the bladder (sacral nerves), can't signal properly, leading to urgency, leakage, or difficulty emptying. This is a serious symptom, potentially indicating Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) if accompanied by weakness, numbness, or bowel issues, which needs immediate medical attention, often requiring urgent surgery to prevent permanent damage. ”

Your imagining doesn’t mention low back imaging. Have you had a lumbar MRI?

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@laura1970
Thank you for pointing this out—I appreciate you taking the time to explain the urgency. The urinary symptoms are new, which is part of what’s been so concerning for me. I have had lumbar imaging in the past, but nothing recent. I’ll be attaching that prior report and the NCS report from April 2022 for reference if you’d like to look over. I truly appreciate you flagging this and reinforcing the importance of not ignoring these changes. The doctors I’ve see recently haven’t mentioned new MRIs of my lower back despite my mentioning the urinary issues. I don’t understand why.