Irritated bladder?

Question

I've been to the urologist and had all the tests. Doctor says that there is no damage or disease to explain my irritated bladder. I can barely go two hours without getting bladder discomfort. I produce on average 100-125 cc's of urine. I can produce 350cc's first thing in the morning. I did try Detrol LA , Ditropan and one other med and got no relief. My keigels are good and have no leakage. Any ideas?

It is spasms and then becomes a continuous pain. I am working on bladder retraining to increase times between voids.

Answer 1

Sory to hear about your bladder problem. I also suffer from a bladder problem which I have been managing much more now-a-days. My problem was caused by my urine being to acidic. The acidic urine ate away at the natural mucous lining in my bladder causing me to feel like I had to go to the bathroom much more than the average person. This was because my bladder could not hold as much as a normal persons since I would feel the urge much sooner than your typical person. I was waking up 5 times a night and going to the bathroom all day long. The biggest culprits for me were drinking green tea (makes urine very acidic) and eating yogurt (also makes urine acidic).

The official term for this condition is interstitial cystitis. One can easily diagnose oneself by taking a ph sample of the urine. There are also many great books about how to handle this problem (Solving the Interstial Puzzle is a great book).

The important advice I can give is two parts: First, try to handle this issue on your own first by researching Interstitial Cystitis. Second, what bothers me may not bother you... for example, in my case green tea and yogurt were huge triggers but these may not bother you at all.

Interstitial Cystitis is a common problem and it sounds a lot like what you are describing. I don't think you are suffering from bladder infections. The symtoms you are describing are classic to Interstitial Cystitis.

After treating this problem myself for the past 6 months, I get up once a night to go to the bathroom and go to the bathroom much less often during the day. My quality of life is much better now. I hope you can do the same.

Answer 2

Irritated Bladder

Answer 3

Are you having bladder spasms? Ask your doctor about pyridium, it does help with spasms. I will warn you this medication will change your urine to an orange color

Answer 4

Are you taking drugs to your melancholy? i became placed on anti-depressants and that i had somewhat some an identical indications you suggested. It became some thing interior the medicine that became doing that to me. while you're nonetheless having those indications perchance circulate to a various physician for a 2nd opinion.

Answer 5

Hi There

Causes of Bladder Infection
The primary cause of bladder infection is bacteria that are unable to be eliminated from the urinary tract. The problem is not due to bacteria getting in to the urinary tract, but to bacteria not being able to get out.

Menopause can increase the risk of bladder infection developing because, during menopause, levels of the hormone estrogen decline in the body, making it easier for bacteria to stick to the lining of the urinary tract.

Preventing Bladder Infection
In order to prevent bladder infection, women should do the following:

Avoid urinating after intercourse until necessary. Full urination enables the body to more effectively eliminate bacteria from the urinary tract.

Consider your choice of contraceptive. Women should avoid the use of overly large fitted diaphragms, as these prevent effective voiding of the bladder, especially after intercourse. Contraceptive sponges can cause similar problems. Better birth control options are to wear a cervical cap, or to have your partner wear a condom.


Quick Action Steps for Bladder Infection

1. Avoid urinating after intercourse until necessary. Full urination enables the body to more effectively eliminate bacteria from the urinary tract.

2. During intercourse, avoid using overly large fitted diaphragms and contraceptive sponges, which can prevent effective voiding of the bladder. It is better to wear a cervical cap, or to have your partner wear a condom.

3. Avoid all sugars, refined carbohydrates, sodas, processed foods, preservatives, artificial sweeteners (especially aspartame), corn syrup, alcohol, white bread and white flour products, pastries, and hydrogenated and trans-fatty oils, as well as all foods to which your are allergic.

4. Emphasize organic, fresh vegetables and non-citrus fruits, organic grains, as well as organic, free-range meats and poultry and wild-caught fish.

5. Drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day.

6. Drink 16 ounces of organic, unsweetened blueberry or cranberry juice.

7. Useful nutrients for treating bladder infection include vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin, C, zinc, and acidophilus.

8. Adding half a teaspoon of mannose powder to pure filtered water and drinking it every one to two hours can speed recovery.

9. The herbs buchu, corn silk, couch grass, goldenseal, marshmallow leaf, and uva ursi can also be helpful, as can fresh parsley.

10. To relieve symptoms, take alternating hot and cold sitz baths.
Consult with a homeopathic physician to determine an appropriate homeopathic remedy.

Best of health to you

Answer 6

sounds like prolapsed uterus.