whatisthis
14-02-18, 16:35
Hi all
Firstly my anxiety is about things being permanent.
2 years ago I had increased frequency of urination for about 3 weeks. I was given anti-biotics which didn't seem to work but then it suddenly disappeared. I was referred to urology at the same time. I had another episode 6 months later which went after a couple of weeks.
I was seen by urology and had a cystoscopy which was all clear. I was told overactive bladder which I didn't think much of as I had no symptoms.
Now 18 months later I've currently had this just over 4 weeks. This time with pain and more pressure. That has subsided and I'm now left with the frequency. As soon as I've been to the toilet I will need to go again with hardly anything coming out. I've tried for a few weeks to not go for at least an hour and its torture but trying to retrain it. It's affecting my work/relationships and mental health. I've been given a bladder relaxant called Vesicare which I've been on for 3 weeks but no improvement.
I'm going out of my mind with this, some people I know think its hilarious but it feesl worse than some pain I've experienced long term. I can't focus on anything as my brain is screaming 'you need the toilet'.
I'm starting to think this is caused by anxiety as every test is negative. I've just come out of a bad 6 months of extreme anxiety. I was 5 weeks of feeling good and now this!
I've had:
cystoscopy
Prostate examination
Flow test
anti biotics (previous episode)
Full sexual health panel (clear)
Urine culture
Bladder relaxant drug (vesicare)
I can't get any relief apart from those few mintues of post urination or a bath. Doctor is very helpful and says he thinks its bladder spasms. Also I don't understand how I can go from normal to suddenly and overactive bladder that needs retraining. I mean this started from one second being fine to that pressure feeling. I've been referred back to urology.
Not sure what I'm even asking. Do other people experience this linked to anxiety? I'm currently taking Pregablin which I think does nothing.
Firstly my anxiety is about things being permanent.
2 years ago I had increased frequency of urination for about 3 weeks. I was given anti-biotics which didn't seem to work but then it suddenly disappeared. I was referred to urology at the same time. I had another episode 6 months later which went after a couple of weeks.
I was seen by urology and had a cystoscopy which was all clear. I was told overactive bladder which I didn't think much of as I had no symptoms.
Now 18 months later I've currently had this just over 4 weeks. This time with pain and more pressure. That has subsided and I'm now left with the frequency. As soon as I've been to the toilet I will need to go again with hardly anything coming out. I've tried for a few weeks to not go for at least an hour and its torture but trying to retrain it. It's affecting my work/relationships and mental health. I've been given a bladder relaxant called Vesicare which I've been on for 3 weeks but no improvement.
I'm going out of my mind with this, some people I know think its hilarious but it feesl worse than some pain I've experienced long term. I can't focus on anything as my brain is screaming 'you need the toilet'.
I'm starting to think this is caused by anxiety as every test is negative. I've just come out of a bad 6 months of extreme anxiety. I was 5 weeks of feeling good and now this!
I've had:
cystoscopy
Prostate examination
Flow test
anti biotics (previous episode)
Full sexual health panel (clear)
Urine culture
Bladder relaxant drug (vesicare)
I can't get any relief apart from those few mintues of post urination or a bath. Doctor is very helpful and says he thinks its bladder spasms. Also I don't understand how I can go from normal to suddenly and overactive bladder that needs retraining. I mean this started from one second being fine to that pressure feeling. I've been referred back to urology.
Not sure what I'm even asking. Do other people experience this linked to anxiety? I'm currently taking Pregablin which I think does nothing.