Q: What is cauda equina syndrome with neurogenic bladder?
A: Neurogenic bladder is a problem in which a person suffers from urinary incontinence and inability to empty the bladder due to a brain, spinal cord or nerve condition as in cauda equine syndrome.
Q: Is cauda equina painful?
A: Severe low back pain is one of the symptoms of cauda equina. However the spectrum of CES ranges from extreme pain to complete paralysis.
Q: Does one recover completely after surgery?
A: Some symptoms like bladder control, bowel function, and sexual function may take time to normalize or in some cases may persist throughout life.