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Over active bladder

I am still oxox — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:24:23 GMT

Confession time they say confession is good for the soul

I am having an issue with nighttime urination, going every 10 minutes of less, I just started a medication for it and Friday and Sat night were good, but I took valium to sleep, last night not so much I did not take the valium, I believe it is all anxiety the last three months have been very difficult for me

I had an emergency hip replacement 3 months ago and this is the result.

Prayers and lovely thoughts would be appreciated

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Travone — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:30:40 GMT

@I am still oxoxI hope you are able to get this under control soon. Your body needs sleep for so many things.....having it interrupted so many times a night is not good for you. Sending good thoughts your way.

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Reconnaissant — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:33:33 GMT

@I am still oxox

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Snooky60 — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:38:22 GMT

@I am still oxox 🙏🏻💗 coming your way. Last night I was up 7 times. I feel for you.

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I am still oxox — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 22:28:47 GMT

thank you all I am hoping I get some sleep tonight

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grandma r — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 23:09:23 GMT

@I am still oxox. If you have a urologist, call. If not, contact your family doctor. If an appointment isn't readily available, speak with a nurse. You may have a urinary tract infection that would cause the frequency you're experiencing. They could order a lab test for a urinalysis with culture and sensitivity. That would show if an infection is present and which antibiotic is best to cure it.

OTC meds could give you some relief, but, wouldn't tell you the cause of the frequency.

I hope you're feeling better soon.

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beach-mom — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 23:20:27 GMT

@I am still oxox - I will be praying for your comfort. You've been through surgery, which had to give you anxiety. I hope as time goes on you continue to recover and relax some. In the meantime I agree with others here that you should contact your doctor and let him know what's going on. (((HUGS)))

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I am still oxox — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 23:26:32 GMT

@grandma r

Saw two doctots last week including a urologist so I am being treated, last night was an off night I hope

@grandma r wrote:
@I am still oxox. If you have a urologist, call. If not, contact your family doctor. If an appointment isn't readily available, speak with a nurse. You may have a urinary tract infection that would cause the frequency you're experiencing. They could order a lab test for a urinalysis with culture and sensitivity. That would show if an infection is present and which antibiotic is best to cure it.

OTC meds could give you some relief, but, wouldn't tell you the cause of the frequency.

I hope you're feeling better soon.

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Terrywu — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:12:13 GMT

Sending prayers and good thoughts your way. That has happened to me after my knee replacement and my hysterectomy. It was a couple of weeks before I felt more I control. I would certainly check with your doctor. Good luck.

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hckynut — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:08:29 GMT

@I am still oxox

Overactive bladder for me was not the way my Urologist described my problem. Years ago it seemed like i needed to go every half hour or so, and it made no difference how much fluid I drank.

I went in and had a Cystoscopy and UroDynamic Tests run. The Uro deal lasted a long time using different catheters, and different ways of putting fluid into my bladder. It all was hooked up to a computer that measured "input/output/output time." One test they kept putting fluid in until I said "I can't hold it anymore".

After that I went to have the Cystoscopy which took about 10 minutes of looking in a scope inside the Urethra to the bladder(I guess).

The conclusion after all these tests? I have a small and overactive bladder. Guess it shrunk with age from what my Urologist told me. I still deal with this to a certain degree, but the time has lengthened over the years. Now it's more of a sudden urge(and I mean sudden emergency situation).

That is my experience several years ago.

hckynut

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MalteseMomma — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:22:59 GMT

@I am still oxox

I know exactly how you feel.I am exactly the same since I started on BP/ heartfailure meds. I too am filled with anxiety and sorrow over the recent deaths of my 2 besties.My Dear GD and my little Soul dog.

These meds have me going every hour on the hour.Day and night. I have to drink a lot of water because I am very dangerously dehydrated ,but what good is that if I'm in the BR every minute!!!

Now I'm getting cranky!

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hckynut — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:25:26 GMT

@MalteseMomma wrote:

"since I started on BP/ heartfailure meds".

What was/is your heart failure diagnosis, is it CHF?

"I have to drink a lot of water because I am very dangerously dehydrated".

I was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure(CHF) after my 2nd heart attack. A big part of my recovery rehabilitation was limiting my total fluid intake, not drinking more fluids.

With almost all CHF the problem is the heart overworked because of the body retaining too much fluid, not dehydration.

hckynut

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aroc3435 — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 22:37:18 GMT

@I am still oxox Praying for you. Catherization during hospitalization can bring this on.

I was getting repeated bladder infections after a surgery so I limited sweets (eliminated entirely for a while to correct Ph balance) and started taking Heinz apple cider vinegar diluted in water at frequent intervals and it cleared it up within a day, or two, the most. The vinegar helps restore the body's chemical balance.

But do keep in touch with your. physician about this.

aroc3435

Washington, DC

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Growing — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:16:05 GMT

This is going to sound weird, but when my pelvic bone tilts forward, it makes me have to pee all the time. I lay on my stomach with a roll or pillow under my hips and relax. I also go to the chiropractor for this. My bladder tilts forward anyway and I have to make sure I empty it well. The squatty potty gets my knees up and pelvis titled so the bladder empties, and also works for BMs. I get up twice a night and don't drink much water past 7 pm. One can have problems with the nerves going down our spines that affect the bladder. And some foods can irritate the bladder, like chocolate, for some people. Lastly, lack of estrogen can affect the bladder after menopause.

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I am still oxox — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:13:51 GMT

Emotional Update

I went to my second urologist on Thursday and I am taking Oxybution since Thursday. Thursday night was not bad but after 5 am I still get up every 15 to pee.

I had hip replacement surgery due to a fall on October

I think this is anxiety at work and It started in the hospital where I needed to call for a nurse every time I needed to go and there was often a wait,

I am kind of putting 2 and 2 together. I think that realizing this and talking about it will make it not as bad if that makes any sense. My bed is about 15 steps from the bathroom so there is no issue, just typing this makes me feel safer and gives me a sense of well being This is a note I just sent to me therapist