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Please help bladder issues

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Mollylolly · 01/04/2020 07:21

Hi there

I'm hoping for some help and advice .

About 3 weeks ago I had what I think was a bladder infection. It started with bladder pressure and peeing constantly . This went on for about 5 days until I went to docs . I had also dipped my urine in one of the surgeries I work in and all that showed was a trace of blood . Anyway took a sample to docs who dipped it and said nothing showing but sent it to lab to be cultured just incase . He also gave me antibiotics for 3 days . So lab results said no infection but took the antibiotics and after about 5 days it felt better .

Fast forward 2 1/2 weeks later and pressure is back with a vengeance the need to pee is awful no let up at all as soon as I pee the pressure starts immediately. I have dipped my urine and stick showing trace blood again but I honestly think my urine always shows this, symptoms or not no idea why though.

But as my health anxiety is soo bad just now I've managed to convince myself I have some awful disease and you can imagine the ones I mean .

What could this be if dipstick and lab saying no infection I'm also worrying why I have trace blood showing even though I don't know if this is just normal for me.

I've been taking natural remedies d-mannose and uvi ursi and drinking loads of water but nothing is working.

I really don't want to annoy the doctor as they are not letting anyone in the surgeries just now and they are overrun with phone consultation's.

Can anyone relate to these symptoms I'm 43 incase that helps ?

I would appreciate any input.

Thank you x

OP posts:
BeKind88 · 08/06/2020 18:01

@leckford

Did you get anywhere with your specialist? Did they get to the bottom of it ?

Vinosaurus · 08/06/2020 20:25

I will do @BeKind88.

@gypsywater yes, I know what you mean about it feeling like it's had a rest. It's very odd.

gypsywater · 08/06/2020 21:07

@Vinosaurus which definitely fits with ideas around inflammation - does yours hurt during the urination or right at the end and on afterwards once the flow has stopped?

Dangermouse80 · 08/06/2020 21:14

Have episodes of this on and off whenever I'm run down. Other people get colds, I seem to get this instead. Numerous tests and most come back negative. Whenever it starts I take d man rose supplements / stop drinking coffee / alcohol and anything with aspartame in. I also take a 3 day course of antibiotics and thrush pessaries for 3 nights. I always take the sachets for cystitis - but never the branded ones as these contain aspartame which is a known bladder irritant! Hope this helps it is miserable.

BeKind88 · 08/06/2020 23:46

@Dangermouse80

How did your symptoms start ? Mines just seems to have started randomly with no warning. Did you have it constantly for months at the start ?

BeKind88 · 08/06/2020 23:48

@Dangermouse80

I’ve had countless UTIs over the years (would maybe get 9 or 10 in a year) but not had a single UTI in the past 4 years and now seem to have gotten this out of nowhere!

Namechange3007 · 08/06/2020 23:49

I've had this for almost 30 years. Worse at night. Currently having investigations and did diagnosed with over sensitive bladder. Waiting to see consultant in September.

lucyposting · 08/06/2020 23:54

I have had very similar over the last month-6 weeks. I also had bloating and some other issues, dull aching etc. I was concerned about ovarian cancer too but blood tests and culture are all fine. However, I am perimenopausal and finally had a period last week (after months of no periods). I now think it was a month of effectively PMT with my body 'trying' to have a period. It's mostly all gone away, or at least hugely reduced, now so am guessing definitely hormonal.

Vinosaurus · 09/06/2020 00:27

@gypsywater it's right at the end and afterwards. Seems to be really playing up tonight, feel rotten with it.

Interesting you should mention peri menopause @lucyposting - my cycle has just gone from 35 days to 25 over the past couple of months and assumed it was possibly due to becoming peri menopausal - although at 42 I thought it might be a little early.

Dangermouse80 · 09/06/2020 06:56

@Bekind

Mine started out of the blue about ten years ago. Had a bladder infection / took antibiotics / then got thrush repeatedly. Had to go on extended tablets for thrush as it wouldn't go away. Had a bladder scan and all looked ok. Doctor advised that irritation can persist after infection. Went away but couldnt drink coke / orange juice or coffee.

Since then it reoccurred with each pregnancy. Whilst pregnant my blood sugars were elevated as I had gestational diabetes.

Now just seem to get a couple of episodes a year. I got a private prescription for uti antibiotics to keep at home so that I can take them quickly if I need to.

BeKind88 · 09/06/2020 08:02

@Dangermouse80

This sounds just like me! I am now on medication for recurring thrush as it won’t go away. Would you say the main symptom you get is pressure in the bladder? This is definitely the worst thing for me

Vinosaurus · 11/06/2020 09:32

Said I'd update.

Bloody GP appointment was cancelled - seeing another GP on Monday instead. Asked for blood/urine results whilst I was on the phone which were "normal - no action required" which I'm incredibly reassured about (especially as she was checking CA125) but obviously no closer to finding why I'm in so much pain/discomfort all.the.time.

BeKind88 · 11/06/2020 10:23

@Vinosaurus

How frustrating for you! But that is really reassuring about your bloods!
I know how you feel about being in pain all the time! It’s awful.
I am waiting on a referral letter to come in - should be in next week - fingers crossed!!

mumsonthenet · 11/06/2020 10:57

Firstly don't get anxious about it as anything's usually treatable
I had reaccuring urinary infections over months
I was given 2 wk antibiotic treatments after a doctor twigged and so much time off over months and the tiredness really affected me, the peeing some days!

After 4 within the year or less my doctor twigged it was reacurring and arranged a cat scan with contrast dye, the first x ray showed nothing
I had calyceal diverticulum, a blockage in my urinary tract,, I had a stent put in.
I suggest you push for longer doses of antibiotics and as any infection can cause damage mine is a mess which caused the pain.
Pain in my lower back kidney as well as frequent peeing and small amounts.
I describe this because it took a year of waiting then 8mths of a waiting list now the removals delayed with covid.
when you know somethings not right persist.. this took year to pan out and a 8mth wait on a scan🙄.. I hope your ok.. urinary infections are exhausting
add this to your list to be checked anyone with kidney pains!!!

BeKind88 · 11/06/2020 13:27

@mumsonthenet

Sounds like you’ve been through a lot! How is your pain now? Has it completely gone? I have had countless UTIs but not had one in about 4 years or so - so this came as a surprise! Just came out the blue. Do you have the stent in permanently?

MrsGxx · 11/06/2020 20:31

Reading this, I have symptoms of fullness in my bladder, groin, side and slight back pain. Was convinced I had a UTI, seen doctor on Monday, who really thought it was an infection by what I had told her, everything came back clear (water work tests, pregnancy test, etc.
I do however have the coil which is due out, actually been due out since Oct last year. I was on a list to have it out and my appt was in March which got cancelled due to covid.
I had a phone call today, she did swabs and everything came back fine. No STI’s ( I am married, had the same partner for 8 years ) but I do however have Bacterial Vaginosis.
She has put me on antibiotics. I wouldn’t have suspected this as I haven’t noticed a fishy smell and when I looked BV up this was the main symptom. I’m feeling quite off in myself, I wouldn’t say dizzy/lightheaded but just want to lay down all the time, not interact hard to put into words how I feel. Hope you get some answers xx

BeKind88 · 11/06/2020 20:36

@MrsGxx

That’s really interesting, and good to know!
I have a constant bladder pressure and also seemed to have developed a pressure feeling in my bowels too!! Lower back is sore and feeling bit ‘out of it’ and not myself too!

It’s interesting to know you didn’t have any of the usual symptoms! How long did you have the full bladder symptoms etc ?

MrsGxx · 11/06/2020 20:45

I’ve had the symptoms around 1 week. I tried to just drink plenty of water and ‘flush it out’ I really did think it was a uti.
I thought it was interesting getting my results and not having any of the ‘normal’ symptoms.
I must say I’ve had my antibiotics for today, and symptoms seem to have subsided slightly. I also had slight pressure feeling in my bowels also.
Have you had a swab test?

BeKind88 · 11/06/2020 20:58

@MrsGxx

I’ve had a swab sent away for thrush that came back clear- but no mention of checking the swab for BV.
It sounds like I have all the same symptoms as you - I’ve been having them for 12 weeks now though! Have tried 3 lots of antibiotics , thrush tablets and over active bladder tablets but nothing has worked!

MrsGxx · 11/06/2020 21:04

I had 2 different swabs the usual for STI’s and then one for BV/PID.
I have also had 3 lots of antibiotics. (Not in a week)
3 weeks ago, I had a UTI well I thought I did and I took a course of antibiotics for that.
Symptoms seem to have come back, which is why the doctor wanted to see me, gave me a 3 day course of antibiotics incase of PID.
Then called me today to tell me actually I have BV and has given me more antibiotics, and today touch wood and fingers crossed, I have no pain. And I have only taken 2. Whether this be coincidence I don’t know, but maybe worth asking for a swab for BV?

YoBigMomma · 11/06/2020 21:20

Your bladder can be hugely affected my the nerves running off your spinal cord in to the spinal canal (lumbar region) a bulging/slipped disc can give you bladder issues that range from constantly needing to go, to not being aware that you need to go.

Maybe something to look at for many of you if all other options have been exhausted 💐

BeKind88 · 11/06/2020 21:29

@MrsGxx

This is really good to know!! This is sounding very similar to me! And reassuring too, as I’ve been thinking it could be all sorts!

But good to know you had antibiotics too and symptoms still came back.
Thanks!! And glad you are starting to feel better - hopefully it goes away for good this time!
Xx

MrsGxx · 11/06/2020 21:35

I thought symptoms sounded similar too. Most definitely ask for a swab and keep me updated, fingers crossed 🤞 xx

oxymomon · 11/06/2020 21:51

Wow, I have the exact same issue...

Vinosaurus · 13/06/2020 11:01

I had a swan for BV - that is one thing they did test me for early on. Wasn't it :(