Problems with constant urge to urinate…

[Astray]

I am a 68 year old male who, 5 weeks ago, developed a constant urge to pee.

After 2 or 3 days it seemed that the problem didn’t seem to be shifting, so I visited my GP surgery, and was given tests on my prostate gland. These took the form a physical rectal examination, and some PSA blood tests, and I was told the results of these were ‘fine’ and so they diagnosed an over active bladder.

I was prescribed a course of Oxybutinin at 2.5mg, but despite being in it now for 8 days, the problem barely seems to be shifting at all.

I had the same problem on 4 previous occasions in the past 5 years, but it previously always cleared within a week or so.,

Are thee any fellow sufferers out there who might be able to help me on this, please?

[xsevenx]

That’s good they have ruled out prostate causes of your symptoms. Were you tested for a urine infection? I had similar symptoms when I had a urinary tract infection. Resolved after a couple of days of antibiotics. Felt a bit rough for a bit though.

[Astray in reply to xsevenx]

Thank you for your reply.

They did check me for blood in my urine and a urine infection, but both were clear. I’m getting worried that it isn’t shifting after 5 weeks, though.

[xsevenx in reply to Astray]

Oh ok. Maybe time to badger the doctor again. Assuming that is possible. Good luck!

[Astray]

I’m not due to see him for another 3 weeks, but I think it’ll drive me crazy if I have to put up with this any longer. It fills my every waking thought, and I’m completely worn out with it.

[xsevenx in reply to Astray]

That’s far from ideal! Maybe in the interim try alternate remedies like cranberry juice and pomegranate juice. Could be worth a try.

[Astray in reply to xsevenx]

I’ve tried cranberry, and it didn’t work, but thank you for the suggestion.

[jaglad]

If this issue is new it could be an infection of some sort.

I have mentioned previously that I had problems with having to urinate something like every two hours.

Doctor sent me to Urology clinic who taught me to 'retrain' my bladder. Basically, bladder had shrunk as I was emptying it so often.

Started by drinking more water, then little by little hanging on each time you feel the need to go. Now I can go for hours and no more than once overnight.

[al444]

it could be enlargement prostate I had the same problem