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Have uncomfortable bladder

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Scruffy61
Scruffy61

Have been told I have IBS but my bladder is so sore just need to go for a wee all of the time have had bloods taken and came back clear but nothing seems to make it go away

any advice    I'm 53

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  • rebecca99923
    rebecca99923 Scruffy61

    Posted

    I get this when I'm badly constipated which you may get if you have IBS which I also have.
  • kimmyMac
    kimmyMac Scruffy61

    Posted

    Maybe it has to do with your bladder and not Ibs? I have ibs too but my water works have always been fine? Maybe you need urine tests or to see a urologist.
  • pamela75667
    pamela75667 Scruffy61

    Posted

    I have had bladder symptoms for years and have seen several specialists who found nothing wrong. I have now started on a gluten free diet and am avoiding 'trigger' foods aswell like garlic/onions. I occasionally have bladder symptoms now but it is significantly better. I had pelvic/hip pain which has now gone aswell. I am looking into the Fodmap diet. Hope you manage to sort your problem out. X
  • Scruffy61
    Scruffy61

    Posted

    Thank you so much for your advice 

    I think maybe iam constipated so I'll take something for that and c but maybe go back to the doctors

  • sarah87162
    sarah87162 Scruffy61

    Posted

    This sounds as if it could be cystitis or a urine infection. Are you getting burning when you pee?

    Drink plenty of water.

  • pamela41728
    pamela41728 Scruffy61

    Posted

    Hi

    Check out A Headache in the Pelvis with Rodney Anderson M.D. Professor on Youtube it will lead you to the site! you will be amazed.

    Pamela

  • bronwyn97278
    bronwyn97278 Scruffy61

    Posted

    Hi Scruffy:  I have noted that you have had blood tests, but what about "a urine test"???  Do you think it maybe a Urinary Tract Infection?...I'm not sure whether you are male/female, but would certainly assume that if female, that this would have been done, as sooooo many females get UTIs as the gentalia all so close together, and sometimes bacteria from bowel gets into the urinary tract....Also pondering if your IBS comes on with Stress related issues, as also stress can make some people want to void more.....perhaps a bit more info may  give us some more positive answers??? However, I feel this should be discussed with your GP and followed through properly, for as it is a concern....he/she should be the one to follow through with your problem......let us know what you come up with.....Bron
    • Scruffy61
      Scruffy61 bronwyn97278

      Posted

      Hi bron 

      thank you for taking an interest at my wits end at the moment so will be in my doctors in the morning it's making my life quite miserable feels like I want to put my hands inside and pull whatever it is out I'm a woman of 53 and do suffer with IBS constipation but it's only in the last 6 months I've had this bladder problem no I haven't been checked for a uti but I will and I'll let you know

      cheers again.    Lynn

    • bronwyn97278
      bronwyn97278 Scruffy61

      Posted

      good stuff...also thought afterwards re what is called "Interstitial-cyctites"....as you sound a Lot worse than what an UTI would cause, and if no temperatures/shakes etc, could be more in than line too????    Bron
    • pamela75667
      pamela75667 Scruffy61

      Posted

      Hiya. Dont rule out it being IBS. I have IBS and for the last 2yrs have been investigated for bladder problems. I too was at my wits end as had bowel and bladder symptoms and pelvic pain, i was convinced i had adhesions. I even paid for an MRI scan because no-one would refer me for one. I am now on buscopan four times daily and amitriptylline at night. With alterations to my diet and the medications i would say i am 70% better although still have bad days. Make sure you get the doctor to check your bladder but if everything is clear try controlling the IBS. Hope you get sorted. X
    • pamela41728
      pamela41728 pamela75667

      Posted

      Hi to all with these problems.

      I too am the same and had every test out there!

      I got a lot of help and answers from pelvicpainhelp! I have also purchased the book A headache in the pelvis which is fantastic.

      Sick to death of medication, it just poisons your system for even more problems!

      I've had more problems with the medication and even been in hospital because of it so time to help our selves, you know your own body.

      Good luck to each and everyone who is suffering in this way people think it's just a upset stomach!!!!! If only.

      Regards Pamela

    • Scruffy61
      Scruffy61 pamela75667

      Posted

      Hi all

      went to a different doctor this am

      explained a lot about the nerves on

      your bladder which can cause problems and the same with your bowel she is not worried about me but has given me a three day course of antibiotics so watch this space also she did say colouring in drinks can agitate it because I stopped drinking coffee and started drinking hot black current

      Lynn

    • j30542
      j30542 pamela75667

      Posted

      HI pamela ; just read your post.

      I was told i had ibs; when in fact it was a bile acid issue; it went undiagnosed for 7 years. I was offered amitriptyline but the side effects of these are listed as retention of the bladder - if you get my meaning. i refused to take it becaue the full bladder made my abdomen worse(hurt more).. turns out you have to address the inflammation (anti-inflammotyr medications and foods) and input fiber veggies into your diet. You may want to try (one time) a spoonful of bicarb sodium from your co-op; to see if this eases bowel symptoms.. (it may not work; if you have too much swelling in your abdomen (distended abdomen). if it does yu may want PPI's from your GP. make sure you get all vitamins daily (supplments) ..

  • j30542
    j30542 Scruffy61

    Posted

    Hi All; i want to send a message to all of you; just in case.

    if you are suffering IBS symtpoms (along with distended abdomen) you may want to try bicarb of soda; just the once (avoid milk at this time and for the 24 hours). IBS is a generic term for bowel issues; but the liver draws from teh bowel; and bile is reabsorpbed from the bowel; in essence; they are obviously all linked.  Inflammation of one can lead to inflammatio of other areas. Please can you first address the INFLAMMATION issues by taking anti-inflammatory foodstuffs; and/or supplments. (garlic for example). Please take vegetables routinely and cut out on crisps and bad fats (which clog the liver which affect teh gallbladder and bowel - you may have a high cholesterol reading with bowel issues). if the bicarb of soda works; go to your GP and get some PPIs(protein inhibtors). You may also want to read up on psylium husks; who secondary function is to assist with bile/ cholesterol. Pleas also cut down on your caffeine and start drinking water and juices that do you good.  food is a medicine and it helsp to go back to the FIRST symptom you had and address that. Hope this helps. (*veggies/ fiber and supplements to target the initial symptom will hopefull assist you all ).. good luck on the road to cellular repair and healing. smile

    • Scruffy61
      Scruffy61 j30542

      Posted

      Thank you so much for you reply I will let you no how things go

       

      Lynn 

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