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Posted 1/9/2018 7:04 PM (GMT 0)
It hasn't happened in a while but it's happened a few times recently. That along with blood after the holidays makes me think I'm about to run into a full flare.

I went to the bathroom today and rather than a nice formed stool as I've been having for a long time now I had a much more strained BM that came out significantly less formed (but not D) and towards the end started burning. Then as I was urinating towards the end that burned as well. I know I have no STDs and this isn't a normal thing but it seems like when I have these occasional "burning craps" it also leads to my pee burning and the worst part by far is I then have this super uncomfortable feeling in my penis afterwards. I don't know if anyone can relate to this at all, I know a lot of the members here are women too so probably even less able to relate.

I don't even know what a doctor could do either because it's hard for me to even define it. It's very random, only happens once in a while but definitely more when flaring and having these BMs that are close to D and "burn". The sensation can last a few minutes to over an hour as it has been right now. I wouldn't describe it as pain, just this very uncomfortable awareness of sensation at the tip. I'm walking around slowly afraid to go to the bathroom again (1 or 2) because I can just feel it's going to make things worse.

I know that's all kind of vague so no one may have any advice for me but if anyone has ideas please let me know. Sometimes showering helps slightly and can take my mind off of it but only to a limited degree.
Posted 1/9/2018 8:37 PM (GMT 0)
I’ve had this burning sensation as well, I use a cooling gel when it happens but I would call your doctor in case you have a fissure or something else. But mine will sometimes last a whole day then be gone the next (only after bms) and for a while after each one. It is a very uncomfortable feeling!

Post Edited (Mak37) : 1/9/2018 2:28:41 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/10/2018 1:10 AM (GMT 0)
It could be something serious like a UTI. Definitely go to your GP if it continues. As for butt burn, that is very common for us. Between the fissures, hemmis, spicy food, loose frequent stools... I am lucky when I don't have a burning bottom - actually, even after surgery I still deal with butt burn more often than I'd like to admit. Luckily I have learned what products help the issue, so long as there isn't a fissure, those hurt.
Posted 1/10/2018 1:35 PM (GMT 0)

notsosicklygirl said...
It could be something serious like a UTI. Definitely go to your GP if it continues. As for butt burn, that is very common for us. Between the fissures, hemmis, spicy food, loose frequent stools... I am lucky when I don't have a burning bottom - actually, even after surgery I still deal with butt burn more often than I'd like to admit. Luckily I have learned what products help the issue, so long as there isn't a fissure, those hurt.

I really doubt it's a UTI. I've never had one before, less common in men, and it only happens if I'm dehydrated and/or after one of those burning BMs. For instance I have urinated probably 10 times since my post yesterday and none of them have burned. Oh, and it's happened every once in a while for years. Unfortunately :\ thankfully its rare but man it's uncomfortable when it happens.

Salsa, hot sauce, etc doesn't seem to bother me all that much if I'm in remission but perhaps it makes things worse when in a flare.

So out of curiosity if 0 is no problems at all and 10 is a terrible flare, how has your life been since the J-Pouch surgery? I was reading about it yesterday....scary stuff.
Posted 1/10/2018 4:13 PM (GMT 0)
My life is good, very predictable. I go more often, which isn't great, but I can hold it. Toilets are no longer a consideration. I don't avoid going out, or make excuses, I can do whatever I want. I haven't had problems, but I can't eat very spicy food - unless I want to deal with burning. It's not like a flare up, it's like living with less formed stool, and going more often. On the positive side, you don't need drugs, doctors, procedures... for me, it's been better. My UC was crazy, expensive, time consuming, & required way too much medical intervention. I couldn't travel or make plans, I couldn't accept a position with long hours, or really support myself. I wasn't able to be independent. Many people have more mild UC and surgery might not give them a better daily living situation than they have with UC.
Posted 1/10/2018 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
If you are sure it isn't a UTI or STD then there are other plausible causes.

Men can still get a UTI but it is a lot less common. "According to the Mayo Clinic, women are more likely to develop urinary tract infections than men. This is because the urethra is shorter in women than it is in men. A shorter urethra means that bacteria have a shorter distance to travel to reach the bladder. "

healthline.com said...
Men may experience painful urination due to prostatitis. This condition is the inflammation of the prostate gland. It’s a primary cause of urinary burning, stinging, and discomfort.

Another cause of painful urination is cystitis, or the inflammation of the bladder’s lining. Interstitial cystitis (IC) is also known as painful bladder syndrome. It’s the most common type of cystitis.

Symptoms of IC include pain and tenderness in the bladder and pelvic region. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), doctors don’t know what causes IC.

In some cases, radiation therapy can cause bladder and urinary pain. This condition is known as radiation cystitis.

You may have difficulty urinating comfortably if you have kidney stones. Kidney stones are masses of hardened material located in the kidneys.

Sometimes painful urination isn’t due to an infection. It can also be due to products that you use in the genital regions. Soaps, lotions, and bubble baths can irritate vaginal tissues. Dyes in laundry detergents and other toiletry products can also cause irritation and lead to painful urination.

How can I prevent painful urination?
There are changes you can make to your lifestyle to help relieve your symptoms. Steer clear of scented laundry detergents and toiletries to reduce your risk of irritation. Modify your diet to eliminate food and drinks that irritate the bladder.

The NIDDK notes that there’s some evidence to suggest certain foods are more likely to irritate your bladder. Some irritants to avoid include alcohol, caffeine, spicy foods, citrus fruits and juices, tomato products, and artificial sweeteners.

You should also avoid highly acidic foods to help your bladder heal. Try to stick with a bland diet for several weeks while you’re receiving medical treatment.


Source: /www.healthline.com/symptom/painful-urination
Posted 1/10/2018 4:43 PM (GMT 0)

notsosicklygirl said...
My life is good, very predictable. I go more often, which isn't great, but I can hold it. Toilets are no longer a consideration. I don't avoid going out, or make excuses, I can do whatever I want. I haven't had problems, but I can't eat very spicy food - unless I want to deal with burning. It's not like a flare up, it's like living with less formed stool, and going more often. On the positive side, you don't need drugs, doctors, procedures... for me, it's been better. My UC was crazy, expensive, time consuming, & required way too much medical intervention. I couldn't travel or make plans, I couldn't accept a position with long hours, or really support myself. I wasn't able to be independent. Many people have more mild UC and surgery might not give them a better daily living situation than they have with UC.

That's great. How frequently would you say you have to use the bathroom per day?

While I've had some really uncomfortable flares, my IBD on the whole seems less severe than some of the horror stories I've heard, and I've never tried 6-MP or TNF-alpha inhibitors so I presumably wouldn't consider surgery for a while unless something drastically changes
Posted 1/10/2018 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
iPoop thanks for the info. Unfortunately that's the answer I'd expect from talking to a doctor as well of course because they will look for typical symptoms of painful urination as you listed, which totally makes sense if someone is frequently feeling burning while urinating. I don't think I'll find much of an answer for mine since it's so infrequent and like I said seems to also correlate with the burning bowel movements. I do think eating a more bland diet would help the issue on a whole though.
Posted 1/10/2018 5:13 PM (GMT 0)
Infrequent points more toward it being a reaction to something, be it a food or some sort of contact-related issue from laundry detergents/body soaps/shampoos (although that could apply to females more than males? *shrug* not sure there). Can't hurt to buy some really mild detergent, and body soap and shampoo to try as a test.

The only time I've had burning sensations are urinating after holding it in an extremely long time (like for 4-hours during long car rides and not stopping) and due to dehydration. Call it dumb but I purposely dehydrate before a long drive, and try to stop at most once for a rest stop and when I do it isn't pleasant.

I had a kidney stone once, and that is double-you-over in pain kinda thing; debilitating (so not that).

Post Edited (iPoop) : 1/10/2018 10:16:04 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/10/2018 5:44 PM (GMT 0)

David1991 said...


That's great. How frequently would you say you have to use the bathroom per day?

While I've had some really uncomfortable flares, my IBD on the whole seems less severe than some of the horror stories I've heard, and I've never tried 6-MP or TNF-alpha inhibitors so I presumably wouldn't consider surgery for a while unless something drastically changes

I don't keep track, but generally I empty when I urinate (6x or so). You can empty whenever you want. Of course there are times when you get the signal that you need to empty, if you wait long periods or eat a big meal, but on a normal day, I just go when I am in the bathroom. If you eat late, you may get up to empty in the night, that is something I hate. You can ward it off by eating earlier or taking imodium. People have tricks, but I definitely do not let the j-pouch alter my life like UC did.

You are definitely far off from worrying about surgery, but it's good that you ask questions. Surgery was my biggest fear, and now I've faced it, and moved on. It's good to know that life can be good even if you're presented with your worst fear.
Posted 1/10/2018 11:49 PM (GMT 0)

iPoop said...
Infrequent points more toward it being a reaction to something, be it a food or some sort of contact-related issue from laundry detergents/body soaps/shampoos (although that could apply to females more than males? *shrug* not sure there). Can't hurt to buy some really mild detergent, and body soap and shampoo to try as a test.

The only time I've had burning sensations are urinating after holding it in an extremely long time (like for 4-hours during long car rides and not stopping) and due to dehydration. Call it dumb but I purposely dehydrate before a long drive, and try to stop at most once for a rest stop and when I do it isn't pleasant.

I had a kidney stone once, and that is double-you-over in pain kinda thing; debilitating (so not that).

Yup I do the same when driving lol and yea when it's really dehydrated that can be a cause too but temporary. Not this annoying feeling that lingers around.

Thankfully it's been gone since my initial post yesterday....though I've also been avoiding having a BM since then too because I don't want to deal with it lol I have a feeling it may come again during my next one but we'll see.

notsosicklygirl said...

David1991 said...


That's great. How frequently would you say you have to use the bathroom per day?

While I've had some really uncomfortable flares, my IBD on the whole seems less severe than some of the horror stories I've heard, and I've never tried 6-MP or TNF-alpha inhibitors so I presumably wouldn't consider surgery for a while unless something drastically changes

I don't keep track, but generally I empty when I urinate (6x or so). You can empty whenever you want. Of course there are times when you get the signal that you need to empty, if you wait long periods or eat a big meal, but on a normal day, I just go when I am in the bathroom. If you eat late, you may get up to empty in the night, that is something I hate. You can ward it off by eating earlier or taking imodium. People have tricks, but I definitely do not let the j-pouch alter my life like UC did.

You are definitely far off from worrying about surgery, but it's good that you ask questions. Surgery was my biggest fear, and now I've faced it, and moved on. It's good to know that life can be good even if you're presented with your worst fear.

Ah that's right, sometimes I forget / don't think about how every time a girl urinates it involves sitting down and wiping anyway haha so emptying during that time probably doesn't change much in that case.
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