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ru58350
ru58350

I'm 34 and for almost 2 months I've been having this slight sensation that I want to pee however it's not consistent or regular. It started when I was waking up every night around 3/4am with that slight sensation. Last week or so I've been sleeping better at night time and don't wake that much although I awake in the morning with that feeling but it never increases in severity. 

 

I'll have some days maybe where I'm totally fine, normal urination, no urge etc. then suddenly the next day I'll have this bout where I'll go a few times in succession, like twice in 2 hours and I do void a fair amount each of those times. During this time my pee is clear, almost white colour but what's bothering me is why this is happening with such irregularity. I haven't changed my diet or fluid intake. No pain or burning or anything physical before or after peeing. Maybe it is what it is but it's not really normal for me. Usually I'll only need to pee about 2-3 times for the entire day. The only other slight and again mild symptom is that I feel an urge straight after showering even though I just peed whilst showering which comes and goes. Also I have a slightly dry, out during the night which is better by the morning. 

The doctor has no idea about this. I've been to three different doctors. It's not high blood sugar as I checked my bs during one of these bouts and it was normal. It could be the mirtazapine / remeron I'm on (15mg) but this is not a known side effect. It's not an infection or uti as 4 urinalysis have come back negative each time. Doctor not concerned about prostate issues, firstly due to my age and secondly because I'm not having any prostate related symptoms but I'm not sure now. Can someone under 40 have prostate issues? 

So have no idea what to do apart from going back to doctor and requesting an urologist apt. God knows how long that will take. The only thing I could attribute it to is the remeron / mirtazapine but if these are side effects from that then I wasn't getting them when I started it 2 months ago. I've not decided to stop it and it's been about 3 days without it now so will see whether that does cause any changes. Hopefully it shouldn't be too long before it's completely out of my system?

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  • kenneth1955
    kenneth1955 ru58350

    Posted

    Sorry that your having a problem at our young age. Did the doctor say anything about maybe a touch of Protatitis you can get that at any age.  Maybe you need to hold off on you fluid before you go to bed.  As for the pills your on  I will have to look them up to see if they have and side effect.  What you say about the shower I get the same thing.  I can pee in the shower and when I get out I have to go again not much just a little.  You also have to watch what you eating.  there are some thing that will mess your bladder food with a lot of salt.  I hope you figure this out  Good luck  ken
  • derek76
    derek76 ru58350

    Posted

    Listed as less common side effects.

    Abdominal or stomach pain

    abnormal dreams

    back pain

    dizziness or fainting when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position

    increased need to urinate

    increased sensitivity to touch

    increased thirst

    low blood pressure

    muscle pain

    nausea

    sense of constant movement of self or surroundings

    trembling or shaking

    vomiting

    weakness

    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 derek76

      Posted

      Thank you Derek for looking that up  I'm in Georgia on  a Lap top  can't do as much.  So he is having some of the side effects from the meds  Have a good day  Ken

    • ru58350
      ru58350 derek76

      Posted

      Thanks Derek. Yes it's possible however doctor encouraged me to stick with it as he isn't aware of anyone suffering with this side effect. It's frustrating because I'm thinking as you've found out yourself, that it is possible albeit, uncommon. 

      Only thing though if it is, why would it happen after about 5/6 weeks on being on the medication. I never had any urinary problems/frequency when I first started the meds. 

    • derek76
      derek76 ru58350

      Posted

      I think that many side effects take time to build up within you then doctors say it can't be that.

      Hope that things improve for you soon.

  • jack_94331
    jack_94331 ru58350

    Posted

    Hey Ru, 

    there is stuff that you might be eating or drinking which could be affecting the way your body deals with remeron. Eg, Alcohol, Grapefruit. (Interesting side note; I spoke to a pharmacist about the whole Grapefruit affecting drug absorption thing thinking it was a bit exaggerated in the literature. The Pharmacist said grapefruit can change drug absorption so that drugs taken alongside can be anything from half to twice as strong!). Alcohol can have similar affects. 

    A quick google suggests that Caffeine may have funny interactions with the drug also. 

    Anything that affects your bodies ability to break down the medication can temporarily worsen side effects. 

    Most importantly. Try not to worry (I know it's a stupid thing to say). The role of the mind in physical health CANNOT BE OVERSTATED. If you are worried about seeing too much, you're gonna wee too much. 

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