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[Zhills]

@kivah   Have you tried cold brew coffee?  No acid, but you get the caffeine to start your day.  It helps me.

I take clorazepate, an old anti-anxiety drug occasionally, and I 'go' less when I take it.  One night I slept 5 hours!  Anxious bladder??  Whatever works!

Part of it is simply "age" and weakening muscles.  UGH!

[hckynut]

@kivah 

I started experiencing this in the early 2000's. Started with my Urologist and over a period of several months, he tried 2 different prescriptions. All either did for me was give me a constant dry mouth, nothing concerning the urination issue.

I went through a Urodynamic Test, which was a combination of measuring many different functions via an inserted catheter. It was all computerized with during these different types of tests.

After this the Urologist did a Cystoscopy, inserting a camera via a catheter to look I side the bladder. Glad when all these tests were completed.

Final results which I got a week later? Overactive and a small bladder. That was it, and this issue is still the same, and I am on no prescription for it.

I always know where to find a bathroom everywhere I go. As long as I am working out or skating, it is never a problem. That for me is because my exercises uses the fluid and keeps them balanced during these highly physical movements.

Just another thing I have learned to adjust. Hopefully your problem is not a permanent one.

hckynut 🇺🇸

[tansy]

@kivah I tried that medication for a while and felt that there wasn't enough benefit.  If we are traveling, I use it.  

I no longer drink any caffeinated drinks, which helps a bit.

[ThinkingOutLoud]

I would call different accupuncturists and ask them if they've had success with this issue. 

[ThinkingOutLoud]

Just thought of something else - google what homeopathics might help (they're cheap and have no side effects).

[kivah]

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@grandma r wrote:

@kivah.  It may be IC/interstitial cystitis.  IC is usually diagnosed by a cystoscopy and hydro distention of the bladder.  IC is an autoimmune disease that has awful symptoms.   Urinating almost constantly,  pain, burning, spasms  are some of the symptoms.  For a long time some docs, even specialists,  didn't believe this was real.

I've suffered with this for years.  I was given various meds, told it was "in my head", told it was menopause,  and other excuses.  I was finally correctly diagnosed about 30 years ago.  More and more is now known about IC.  There is no cure, but, there are now a number of treatment options.  

I suggest a Board Certified urologist.  There are various IC support groups online.  There are many foods that affect your bladder.  

I tried Myrbetric when it was first introduced.   Very expensive and only elevated my blood pressure.

I truly hope you find a good doc who will help you through this situation.  If it is IC there a different treatment options. I wish you the best.

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thank u so much. When I see my doctor, I'll mention that I need to see a Board Certified Urologist. I wrote down all ur information. The Myrbetric isn't working.

[kivah]

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@Zhills wrote:

@kivah   Have you tried cold brew coffee?  No acid, but you get the caffeine to start your day.  It helps me.

I take clorazepate, an old anti-anxiety drug occasionally, and I 'go' less when I take it.  One night I slept 5 hours!  Anxious bladder??  Whatever works!

Part of it is simply "age" and weakening muscles.  UGH!

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I don't like cold coffee -- but I wrote down the drug u mentioned. I'll ask my doctor at the next appt.

[kivah]

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@sassenach1 wrote:
I highly recommend Azo Go Less. Follow directions precisely and it WORKS. It’s impressive how well it works. The best price is at Walmart. I cannot recommend it enough. Just be sure to use as directed.

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I wrote the name down -- I get my prescriptions at Walmart.

[RedTop]

@kivah,

What you've described can also be associated with a weak, or dropped bladder that needs a surgical lift procedure.   

[kivah]

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@viva923 wrote:

kivah

I tried that drug was on it for about 6 months. 

Be careful major side effect is high blood pressure. I had to get off that drug, blood pressure went off the chart. before taking drug bp was fine, after it was WOW, NEAR 200/80. Am still fighting my high blood pressure am on 2 major drugs and still fighting to get normal bp back.

Did the drug work, it did somewhat. Am on nothing now i can't take anything because of side effects and my uncontrolled bp. 

Good luck but watch that blood pressure please. I was told my bp would rise only slightly hahaha, they laughed all the way to the bank and i suffered the consequences.

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I have low blood pressure but the drug isn't working.