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AkaMisery
AkaMisery

I pretty much constantly feel pressure and like I have to pee. If I hold it in a long time the urge is stronger but as soon as I go, the urge starts creeping up again. No burning. Seemingly no discoloration or smell,

I've had this problem before which lasted maybe a year and then it gradually faded? But then it came back sometime last year and it's wearing me down so bad to where I break down and lose it some days. I've been to doctors and I never really get much help. The last Urologist cost me what? $400 to $500? And I got nothing out of it and now I don't even know what to do or who to turn to. I just don't have money to keep spending and not even be helped. Most doctors I go to just do the same thing. "Oh it might be a UTI. LEt's check" again and again. One of the only doctors who offered anything outside the box was a doctor from a few years ago who thinks I might have unintentionally trained my bladder to be this way. The most recent one I went to said it might be overactive bladder or something and kinda brushed me off.

I officially had lab tests done that determined I do not have a UTI. I know it isn't an STD because I had this problem before ever partaking in anything like that.

I've tried quitting soda and drinking only water. Still doing that. I'm even trying bladder training currently and I just don't feel like it's really doing much for me? I'm forcing myself to hold it in longer now but even when I do that I'll still have to go again shortly after. I once held it for like 5 hours, emptied, felt a little better, and then I get in the car and shortly I have to go again. It's just this constant awareness I have of my bladder, this constant feeling of like a little pressure or urge. I don't really leak much. Maybe once or twice I have though? I remember one morning waking up feeling like I must have just started my perod but it wasn't that.

So I mean I am at my limit here. I just don't know what kind of doctor to go to anywmore. And like I just can't bear the thought of dropping another $400-500 like a damn fool.

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  • amber2605
    amber2605 AkaMisery

    Posted

    Hi there, don’t know if you’re having the same problem as this post is a bit old but right now I’m having the same issues and it has come out of no where. I have a past with UTIs so I presume I have one of them now to which the doctor tested my urine and gave me a course of nitrofurantoin, however I have nearly finished my course and the urge to pee hasn’t gone at all, for me there is no pain while passing water yet the minute I get off the toilet I immediately have to go again and that feeling is with me 24/7, I have to distract myself to get it to go down but it never completely goes away. I think I may have an overactive bladder as I don’t see these symptoms going away anytime soon. Anyone else in the same boat?
  • stacey73235
    stacey73235 AkaMisery

    Posted

    Well no one ever figured out what was wrong with me gyno said I had small cysts in ovaries but I don’t tbink that’s the problem. It could be colon pressure on your bladder. I began working out intensely and eating walnuts and fruit. All of a sudden I started having crazy huge bowel movements and with that the urge has gotten much lesser and more tolerable. Maybe it’s a build up on the colon and it’s putting pressure on the bladder. No doctor has helped me but it got so bad I began a workout so intense that I would pass out because sleep was hard for me with the urge to go so frequently. I also started bladder training every time I have to pee I let some out then try my best to stop it mid pee then once it stops I begin again. And that strengthens muscles of bladder. Then after I am completely done I wait a few mins before I get off the toilet and try one last squeeze to get it out. Such helps. It takes a couple weeks of this and for me I can tolerate it and I really think it’s getting better. I hope this helps you become doctors have helped me at All. 
  • stacey73235
    stacey73235 AkaMisery

    Posted

    Well no one ever figured out what was wrong with me gyno said I had small cysts in ovaries but I don’t tbink that’s the problem. It could be colon pressure on your bladder. I began working out intensely and eating walnuts and fruit. All of a sudden I started having crazy huge bowel movements and with that the urge has gotten much lesser and more tolerable. Maybe it’s a build up on the colon and it’s putting pressure on the bladder. No doctor has helped me but it got so bad I began a workout so intense that I would pass out because sleep was hard for me with the urge to go so frequently. I also started bladder training every time I have to pee I let some out then try my best to stop it mid pee then once it stops I begin again. And that strengthens muscles of bladder. Then after I am completely done I wait a few mins before I get off the toilet and try one last squeeze to get it out. Such helps. It takes a couple weeks of this and for me I can tolerate it and I really think it’s getting better. I hope this helps you become doctors have helped me at All. 
  • Lavida98977
    Lavida98977 AkaMisery

    Posted

    I use following drugs to prevent relapses of constant urge...

    I take valium half tablet or full in severe urge...plus tryptinal(amitryptilyn) one tablet 25mg...plus cardura similar to tamsulosin half tablet or full when needed more..and atarax(hydroxasaline) 25 mg one tab..

    I take these med togather three times more or less when urgency relapses severely.....

    • Lavida98977
      Lavida98977

      Posted

      Only these drugs were able to cure me.but relapse occur when I stop after few days..

      I tried every thing else and Nothing else was proven helpfully to me

    • Lavida98977
      Lavida98977

      Posted

      correction to above post::

      i take these medicines three times more or less in a week..but single time in a day

  • ashley76302
    ashley76302 AkaMisery

    Posted

    Hi there...did they think you may have had IC? I am trying to distinguish the difference between Overactive bladder and IC? Thankssmile
  • Jegunter2389
    Jegunter2389 AkaMisery

    Posted

    Please help explain what oils you use and how you use them.  I have been struggling with this same feeling described in this forum for several months - almost a year now - it was off and on, but now I have it constantly.  Please tell me what you’ve done that best helps you.  Thank you so much!!  
  • lu06350
    lu06350 AkaMisery

    Posted

    Ask your dr about a drug called oxybutin. Its saved me after 10 years of the constant urge to pee
  • alyssa97
    alyssa97 AkaMisery

    Posted

    Hi all! I'm having the similar symptom that you guys are describing. Constant urge to pee (even right after I have to pee) is the really the only one. Sometimes I have light cramping, that's similar to a period cramp but definitely manageable (I'm about to start my period anyways). It's only been a week and a half of this, but obviously, I'm concerned. I'm twenty one, female, overweight but other than that generally healthy. I've been checked for a uti, and diabetes, but those came out clear. So about a month ago, I had the urge I had to pee, went to the bathroom, nothing. I was concerned immediately, and after work I talked to my mom and she told me it was probably just a UTI. She gave me some AZO and went to bed. I woke up the next day and I was fine. A week after that, I had the same symptoms, the urge to pee but couldn't. Again, I tried AZO, and cranberry juice, and I was fine the next day. Two weeks after the second instance, I got the same symptoms again, and I was immediately freaked out. Like "what's going on?!" I had a phone appointment with a doctor, and had a uranlysis (??) and apparently it came out clear. The next four days were hell. I was constantly googling stuff, reading all the horror stories, the doom and gloom, and freaking myself out. I do notice the more anxious I am about this, the worse it feels. Anyone else? lol. I saw a GP, and I'm suppose to see a OB/GYN next week, because I have to get a pap smear anyways, so hopefully they'll be able to give me answers. The next step is seeing a urologist after that.

    After all the horrible reading and such, I'm getting more of an idea of what my problem may be. It COULD be anxiety. I'm a extremely anxious person (though I have never been diagnosed with anything), and I know that I have been more anxious this month than usual. About a month ago I was reading symptoms of diabetes, and in one of those symptoms included urgency to urinate. And I even thought at the time, "well, I don't have that, so I must be fine!" not too long after that, I started feeling these symptoms. So, I definitely think I may've gotten in my own head and freaked myself out. I've read on other forums that these symptoms WERE caused by anxiety (a few on here too), and once they dealt with their anxiety, their symptoms went away. 

    It also could be interstitial cystitis (???) and that scares me as well.  It may seem ALL doom and gloom about it online, but there's apparently treatment, the thing is you have to find something that works for you. It's not a 'one pill cures all', it's a bit of trial and error. The hope in that is that even though it's a chronic condition, there has been cases of remission. Though, I'm definitely not a doctor, but I encourage you to do your own research. I've read that CBD oil can help with IC, and I ordered some and I'll see if it helps me at all. There's also a diet that people follow that helps with symptoms. 

    Lastly, it may be overactive bladder. Again, supposedly, CBD can help with that too. I'm not a doctor, nor have I tried it myself. It's just something that I've came across with my research. 

    My dad is really into alternative remedies for health, so I'm trying a few things based off of what he's said before I talk to a specialist. That includes: hydrogen water, c60, and hydrogen peroxide spray thing (I don't want to give too much information about this, because my dad knows more about this than I do. But this is supposedly is a "cure all" and I'm willing to try it. I recommend doing your own research on this!!!) So far, none of this has really helped, but then again it's only been a little over a week. It seems like this is going to take time to heal, which in this fast paced world, that is scary.

    I'm trying to stay positive. Mind over matter. I have a Christian background, and I've been praying more this past week than I have in the past year. I don't want to shove my beliefs down your throats, but it does help. It does bring me some peace. I'll include all of you in my prayers. For peace, healing, and comfort. 

    I know for me, reading the forums can be a great thing or a very devastating thing. So far, it's been mostly devastating, as someone who already struggles with anxiety and such. It seems like those just post their issues, and rarely return when it has been resolved. I want to encourage you all to stay positive, and know that you are not alone in this. Try and think of the things you are thankful for, that always helps me. I know that's definitely easier said than done, but it does help me put things in perspective. I am thankful that I live in this day and age of modern medicine (imagine having this problem a hundred years ago, or even fifty years ago!), I am thankful that I have medical insurance (and I'm sympathetic towards those who don't ): I hope you can get that figured out soon), I am thankful that I have loving and supportive parents who put up with my anxiety filled, worrisome self and love me anyways, and I am thankful for cute little puppy dogs that make the hardships of this thing a little easier.

    I'm sending prayers and good thoughts to each and everyone of you!

    • billygatez
      billygatez alyssa97

      Posted

      Hi there, i can feel ur pain but i had this problem my whole life. I am gona copy paste the story i wrote earlier and than i will say updates until now.

      Hey guys i can feel your pain and struggle , i am 20 years old and i've had this problem of constant urge to pee as long as i can remember but i basically learned to live with it until i had a girlfriend and another problem came. So when  i was supposed  to sleep with her, i couldn't because i got urge to pee in wrong moment and i had to go to the bathroom this turned in an awkward situation ( because i couldn't get an erection when i was supposed to and this killed me ) and eventually i lost her. Than i finally went to see the urologist and after ultrasound he gave me medicine detrusitol and also told me that i should do MSCT(he said i have OB). At first i felt slight improvement because i thought oh there is something wrong with me and those tablets will help me. After i did MSCT he told me that everything is fine with me and i dont have any disease and i should keep taking detrusitol ( and i was already taking it for 3 months) and i should come in 2 months for check up and that he thinks that i will be fine , if not i should to neurologist. And actually after he told me there is nothing wrong with me symptomes came back.  Also i quit caffeine coz i hoped it would help me. I used to drink 3 coffees and now im just drinking 1-2 cups of green tea(which has minimum caffeine). I am getting desperate, will someone help us for f**k sake

       I wrote this 3 months ago, since than i tryed quiting caffeine for a month and that didnt help at all. Also the urologist i went too retired ( jeah great luck just like my whole life), but he also told me if pills dont help he cant help me and i should go to neurologist ( which i will after the summer is over ).Also  was digging online and searching on youtube for a cure and i found a guy who talked about the exact same problem. His channel is ,,san fruit dan'' and the video name is ,,how i cured myself from constant urge to urinate''. He is talking about suplementing with iodine  which has many health benefits. So i decided to try it and i bought iodine and all the co-factors that go with it. At first i may started to feel a bit of improvement but than when i lowered the dose ( beacause it had bad impact on my stomach) i felt like nothing changed. I dont rly know anymore im desperate this actually ruined my life and im ,,only'' 20. I'm gonna keep increasing the dose of iodine despite the side effects and hope something will change. Also i will go to neurologist at the end of summer but that s**t is expensive and doctors are usually useless and no one takes me seriously. Its like people dont understand how frustrating this can be coz they didnt expiriance it. But i never feel at peace because of this, its drawing me insane. 

      Im also anxious person and in stressfull situations this problems worsens but also its still there even when im not stressed at all, so i dont know.

      And u talked about religion. My family is religious and i was , ( i said because) but honestly im starting to lose faith because so much bad stuff happens to me and im like what have i done to deserve this. 

      I dont know i just keep writing maybe it wont make any sense, but pls guys if anyone found cure share it with us.

      Ye i remmembered i saw something about CBD oil on instagram ( accidently) , i may give that a chance too 

    • alyssa97
      alyssa97 billygatez

      Posted

      Hey Billy!

      I'm sorry to hear that you're still struggling with this issue. I am too, but I think that it's getting a little better? I'm noticing that I do not notice it as much majority of the day. I don't know if I'm just distracted or what, but I'll take it lol. I got the CBD oil a few days ago, and I haven't really noticed that much of an improvement, but I know it might take a little bit of time, so I should be more patient. But what I think may be helping for me is taking marshmallow root supplements. It doesn't take the urge away completely, but so far it makes a pretty big difference. I feel almost normal lol. I haven't talked to a specialist yet, but I have an appointment later this week and hopefully, I'll get some answers.

      Please don't let this ruin your life!!! I know that is easier said than done, but we're both so young! You have a long, great life ahead of you! Please don't feel defeated, not yet!!  

      *disclaimer: I'm not a doctor*

      But if I had to offer any advice, I would bring up interstitial cystitis to your urologist? I'm not an expert by any means, but based off of some of the reading I've done I read that sometimes people show signs in childhood. And if you've had this sensation all of your life, it could be that. It's more common in women, but it still happens to men. It often goes undetected by doctors too, so that's something to think about. It might also help to find a new urologist? Someone who will actually help you? It sounds like maybe yours was so close to retirement, he might've not cared as much as he should. If this is a problem that is ruining your quality of life, you deserve to a doctor that's gonna work with you to find some sort of  solution. 

      I can relate to you. I've been thinking this past, "Why me! Why is it always me!?" I look at everyone else out in the world, jealous that they're bladder works fine, and mine is the 'broken' one. BUT, honestly I'm trying to stop thinking so negatively. It doesn't do me any good. I may not be able to control my bladder, but I can control my mindset. And that's all I got. 

      I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers! 

    • johnny83
      johnny83 billygatez

      Posted

      Try fasting.  A lot of problems are caused by inflammation.  Fasting is the silver bullet of inflammation.  Worth a shot.  Just google fasting for healing.  Dry fasting works best/fastest for healing.  It’s an interesting topic that gets no attention because there is NO money in it.  Also check out the “snake diet” on YouTube.  Most people fast for weight loss, but there are countless people that do it for healing.  Warning:  the guy talks like a sailor but he has helped tons of people.  Also I could add you to the FB group if you’d like.
    • johnny83
      johnny83 alyssa97

      Posted

      Try fasting.  A lot of problems are caused by inflammation.  Fasting is the silver bullet of inflammation.  Worth a shot.  Just google fasting for healing.  Dry fasting works best/fastest for healing.  It’s an interesting topic that gets no attention because there is NO money in it.  Also check out the “snake diet” on YouTube.  Most people fast for weight loss, but there are countless people that do it for healing.  Warning:  the guy talks like a sailor but he has helped tons of people.  Also I could add you to the FB group if you’d like.
    • johnny83
      johnny83 alyssa97

      Posted

      As an example, have you ever noticed how a dog or other animal goes into a dry fast (no food or water) when they become sick or injured?  They instinctively do this, as it gives the body the best chance of healing.  Whenever you eat you spike insulin and insulin promotes or sustains inflammation.  I’d say it’s worth a shot when suffering like you are.  Best wishes.  - John
    • billygatez
      billygatez alyssa97

      Posted

      Thank you so much for kind words, means a lot!!! No one understands how big of a problem this is unless they experience it. People take is so lightly and tend to ignore it (doctors also). This could very well be psychological issue because it worsens in stressful situations but its impossible that im stressed 24/7. The thing is , i wanted to make sure that i am 100% healthy physically so than i could be sure that its psychological issue and thats why i went to urologist. And everyone told me different things. 1st guy said literally that i am trippin, 2nd guy said its enlarged prostate and the 3rd guy laughed at that conclussion because i am only 20 and enlarged prostate is found in much older ppl. Also 1 of doctors said i have i have mobile testis while the others didnt say anything about it. 4th doctor ( which was a private one and ppl say best because he is older that later on retired) said that (i will explain this roughly ) the muscle that contracts when u have to pee is constantly contracting in my case. And also that i have some enlarged veins which is genetic thing on my left leg. And i was like wow there is smth wrong with me the pills that doc gave me will help. So after that i had to go back to 1 doctor for some signature and he said that those enlarged veins must be operated, but the doctor that found out about them said its not a big deal. After that i went back to older doctor and did the msct scan and he said that my results are perfect and i am 100% healthy. And im like WTF is wrong with me than, all those things they said and now i am actually healthy. And he also said which i mentioned before if the pills dont help that i have to go to neurologist to check my nerv system i guess. If that guy says that i am fine idk i will go to psychologist to give me some pill and make a plant of me.

      Sorry if im repeating myself but this was full doctor story.

    • billygatez
      billygatez johnny83

      Posted

      Thanks for tip man, i will check these things out now.

    • alyssa97
      alyssa97 johnny83

      Posted

      Hey John!

      In my first post, I mentioned how my dad was into alternative medicines, and dry fasting is something that he recommended to me! I know a little about it, and it's on my list of things to try!

    • johnny83
      johnny83 billygatez

      Posted

      Ok.  Today I took a cayenne pepper tablet and I didn’t have any discomfort all day and I’ve had this problem for awhile now!   Have you tried this?  Here’s the link to the cayenne tablets I bought off amazon.  

      And here’s the article that got me going on it.  Even if you don’t have IC  exactly it should still help. 

      https://www.inspire.com/groups/interstitial-cystitis-association/discussion/three-words-cayenne-pepper-yall/?origin=freshen

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    • johnny83
      johnny83 alyssa97

      Posted

      Have you tried cayenne pepper tablets?  I took one today and felt SO much better than I have for the last month...
    • billygatez
      billygatez johnny83

      Posted

      Hey man, i wanna try this. Can u post the link form amazon form which u bought this tablets
    • billygatez
      billygatez

      Posted

      oh moderator removed the link, is it the pack of 2 180 tablets 450mg ?
    • billygatez
      billygatez johnny83

      Posted

      hey man, is there a differnece between cayenne pepper and cayenne pepper fruit? And which 1 did u get
    • johnny83
      johnny83 billygatez

      Posted

      Hey Billy, here's the link to amazon.

      If moderator deletes the link just google search for "natures way cayenne extra hot amazon

      It's the Nature's Way brand and it will be in a white bottle with a yellow lid and label.  It's the 100,000 heat unit capsules.  There is one on there that ships with two bottles that's eligible for amazon prime if you have that.  I including a picture of the bottle on this post but I'm not sure where it shows up.

      Did you give the fasting a shot?  I'd like to chat with you more.  I'll PM you on here and we can talk more if you'd like.

      - John

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    • johnny83
      johnny83 billygatez

      Posted

      I pm’d you.  My reply posts are “waiting for moderation”.
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