Experiences with

Bladder conditions

had three months of injections and this is the first month I’ve not had period. Bladder urgency was a bit better but GSM symptoms got worse. I took a10 day course of nitrofurantoin antibiotics for suspected UTI but kidney pains havent gone and I’m now feeling very unwell- headaches, weakness, up all

Hi everyone, I had a flexible cystoscopy about three months ago, and ever since, I’ve had a burning sensation after peeing. My urine cultures came back negative, but I recently found a digital microbiology lab that specializes in urine DNA testing, and they managed to pick up a few Streptococcus bacteria

Hi everyone, I had a flexible cystoscopy about three months ago, and ever since, I’ve had a burning sensation after peeing. My urine cultures came back negative, but I recently found a digital microbiology lab that specializes in urine DNA testing, and they managed to pick up a few Streptococcus bacteria

I am desperate for a pudendal nerve block. I’ve had 3 but he only hit the right spot (saddle area went numb) once. These were done at stanmore Hospital. I am looking for a consultant that can actually hit the nerve correctly. I’m in Essex but happy to travel. Want a confirmed diagnosis before I head

Hello, I have to get my supra pubic catheter changed every few months, and I do not look forward to it, as its now turning into quiet an uncomfortable procedure, mainly when the catheter itself is been removed from the bladder. According to the nurse, when the balloon is deflated, it

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Hi all! My dad has Gleason 8 w/ Extracapsular extension and a suspicious looking spot on his pubic bone (was read by 5 radiologists) on PSMA. We've been to Hopkins, MSK, Dana Farber, Mayo Clinic for opinions and have gotten some mixed recommendation. 2/4 recommended considering surgery. I have read different

After suffering with severe pain in upper abdomen and back for sometime. Scans have revealed my gallbladder doesn't contract properly and problems with Sphincter of Oddi. So consultant has advised for them to be removed. He said their's a 1 in 20 chance of suffering with pancreatitis after. Not sure

Dad, 80, (PSP for approx 4 years) had a catheter fitted in hospital in Sept. This was huge relief for both Mum and Dad. The last time the district nurses came out to change it, about three weeks ago, they had a problem getting the new one in and Dad ended up in hospital where the urologist refitted

Hello everyone! I take care of MIL and she was recently diagnosed with PSP. It has become increasingly hard to understand this disease there always seems to be something new. I want to know if it’s common for them to make a humming noise constantly or just repeat a word or phrase over and over again?

My daughter is 9 and for the past few years seems to have gone backwards and is having more accidents than ever. It started by her wetting the bed occasionally to this being every night. The bed wetting we can cope with and isn't the main issue but more recently she's been having regular accidents throughout

Help. I've taken 75mg levothyroxine for 23years now & I'd estimate around 12months maybe longer..( I am 57yrs old BTW) ...changes in bladder control. Definitely change since I had pneumonia in May 2024 ...I now have bladder cramps since 26th December 2024. I drink lot of water and only x2 cups coffee

Following GCA flare after GA for colonoscopy/endoscopy I finally took myself to hospital with painful swelling on right temple and scalp sensitivity. I saw a rheumatologist 15 hours later. I was on 30mg pred. He advised me to drop to 25mg the next day and then 20 a month later. I knew this was never

Hey everyone, I’ve been suffering for months with health problems and all my tests came back fine. I’ve had constant nausea, fatigue, rashes and pain and it’s been a real problem. I had an ultrasound and they told me I have gallbladder polyps and I’ve been scheduled in to speak to a specialist in April

I've been prescribed Cefalexin for uti but am having awful diarrhoea. Has anyone had this problem with this antibiotic?

I have question- I just had CT scan and all my lymph nodes have decreased in size the scan reader said I was responding to treat well ( I’m not currently in treatment) good thing? But my white count has gone from 80k to 130k in 3 months my other markers are no loss of the 11 or 17 or loss of p53 is that

Bit of a long shot whilst I monitor and before making a gp appt. Have had PMR for 3 years. On a v slow taper. Currently 3.5mg. Around New Year I developed an aching/burning sensation in the area which I think could be my left kidney. Still have it a week later. I’ve taken a urine test and all is clear

As patients in some areas of UK are not been seen regularly in NHS clinics any more, and routine blood and urine tests being left to the patient and the GP to sort out, it would be useful to know exactly which blood tests and urine tests (and eye tests) should be done every 6 to 12 months for Lupus patients

Any one with experience or info with having artificial sphincter surgery while dealing with an urethral stricture as a result of radiation cystitis and other invasive procedures? Thinking of AUS but concerned with results due to my urethral stricture issues. Thanks

Hi, Just wondering if anyone can help with answers for use of these devices while having a prolapse please. I do my pelvic floor exercise's regularly but I'm never too sure if I'm doing them 100% correctly. A friend suggested a Kegal Device but I don't know if it's ok to use one with a bladder prolapse