Posted 1/27/2016 7:47 PM (GMT 0)
I've been in complete remission for UC for 2.5 years now. I take 125mg Imuran daily. No gastro issues in 2.5 years and blood tests keep coming back perfect over that period.
In last 4 weeks Ive noticed I have an increase in urinary frequency. To be honest it is more urgency than frequency and it only seems to occur when I'm exercising (I combine 60 miles a week of running and walking). I have no pain, no fever, normal coloured urine, no excessive thirst, no significant increase in urinary output. I bought an OTC UTI kit and tested negative for nitrites and lectocytes. Maybe the test showed some protein in urine (it turned mild yellow-y green rather than the full green). Basically my only symptom is this annoying urgency towards the middle of my walks and runs which might lead to 6-9 bathroom trips per day.
I'm just wondering whether other people have noted this symptom as part of UC or perhaps a side effect of Imuran. I plan to talk to my doctor in a few days when I can get an appointment.
Cheers,
D