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Posted 11/8/2014 10:43 AM (GMT 0)
Hi there

Anyone out there with IBS that also has issues with their bladder? I've recently started having the constant and uncontrollable urge to pee, even just after peeing. It's particularly worse in nervy situations
Posted 11/8/2014 12:38 PM (GMT 0)
I have some bladder issues but it is not related to my IBS. Have you had your urine checked to rule out a UTI? Sometimes UTI's are painless but it can give you that feeling like you have to urinate.
Posted 11/8/2014 2:52 PM (GMT 0)
You didn't say if you were male or female I think it might make a difference when it comes to answering your question??

treblig
Posted 11/9/2014 5:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hi again

I'm male, aged 35. I did have a slight UTI after returning from the U.S. received a week of antibiotics because there was slight blood in the urine. That was 2 weeks ago now. It seems to have spilled over into other areas of my life and has become much more constant and urgent. The sign of infection has left now.
Posted 11/9/2014 5:37 PM (GMT 0)
The only I asked about your gender is that I have diverticulitis and when it flares up I get significant discomfort in my prostate/urinary tract area. The bigger the flair (inflammation) the more discomfort I have. I get the urge to urinate more frequently. It doesn't hurt and I don't feel any pain but it's not comfortable. I'm pretty sure that it's the inflammation in my lower intestine aggravating the prostate and or urinary tract since the prostate is attached to the intestine (in men). I've notice that as my diver symptoms decrease so do the urinary/prostate issues. That's why I've done so many things to decrease or eliminate the diver issues. When I have no diver symptoms I have NO urinary/prostate issues!!

treblig
Posted 11/9/2014 10:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Thanks for sharing that. It's something I've considered, yet not even had a prostate check or anything! I have just been offered medication and sent on my way. My IBS has been troublesome daily but diarrhoea predomint. I've been on loperamide for 12 years which often causes issues. I plan on pressing my doctor tomorrow as I think there is a clear link.


Will
Posted 11/9/2014 11:19 PM (GMT 0)
What do you eat??

treblig
Posted 11/9/2014 11:50 PM (GMT 0)
I would say I eat a fairly balanced diet. Recently tried the low fodmap (dietician supported) but no luck with that. Tried wheat free and dairy free but no luck.

The foods I avoid are spicy, onion, garlic so far. Only drink water or squash.
Posted 11/10/2014 12:06 AM (GMT 0)
I used to eat a very, very balanced diet and it almost killed me...well not really "almost killed me", but I hurt so bad and had bleeding. I seriously considered going to the ER. But I totally changed my diet and removed all the things that aggravate my condition and now my symptoms have all but disappeared. No inflammation in the gut means no inflammation of the prostate or urinary tract. At least that's the way it worked out for me!!

Treblig
Posted 11/10/2014 12:38 AM (GMT 0)
I long to get to the day that I have no symptoms. Avoiding allsorts hasn't really worked for me so far. Still struggling to figure exactly what is the cause for me. Probably a melting pot of reasons. Stress management is something I need to work on.

Will
Posted 11/10/2014 1:14 AM (GMT 0)
You can be a Zen Buddhist and be able to levitate but if you're eating food items that aggravate your condition it won't help. I went on a super low carb, super low sugar diet and it GREATLY decreased my symptoms. After I added Aloe Vera to my diet it completely knocked it out.
Have you ever tried that route?? Of course you have to be true to yourself and not cheat.

Treblig
Posted 11/10/2014 1:27 AM (GMT 0)
Haven't tried low carb before, or particularly low sugar. Sugar is something I don't touch a lot of anyway but maybe need to look at it further. Only reductions I've made is trying the low fodmap, wheat free and dairy free. I see a dietician but we haven't really cracked it yet. Had 3 symptom free days on the low fodmap which was the first in 14 years. Sadly it didn't continue though. I may look into the low carbs and the aloe Vera. All handy tips :)
Posted 11/10/2014 1:59 AM (GMT 0)
Do not attempt the super low carb, super low sugar diet with first doing some research. I take numerous vitamin and mineral supplements to compensate for the lack of fruits and vegetables. I lost 15 lbs even though I am a thin person. I'm slowing introducing small items into my menu to keep my weight up. But, of course, I have to be careful because NOTHING is worth a flare up!! I eat mostly proteins and fats, 15 sugars a day and 25-30 carbs a day.

treblig
Posted 11/13/2014 10:40 AM (GMT 0)
Hi again

Thanks for the info. Wont try anything until the dietician recommends it. Greats suggestions though.
Posted 11/13/2014 12:30 PM (GMT 0)
Eye Spy, I have discovered something extremely interesting about low carb, low sugar, it's something that I figured out myself and haven't read anywhere (yet). If you want to know just ask.

treblig
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