Experiences with

Bladder conditions

I had bladder pain and frequency and went to a specialist as my GP did not want to prescribe more antibiotics and the labtest showed no infection. (I had had some a month or so before). In less than 10 minutes the specialist decided I had a persistent infection but also thought an alternative to antibiotics

Hello all you kind folk, I wonder if anyone can give me any advice regarding Doxazosin, a medication for prostate problems, now I am female and am concerned That I will suddenly start an urge to go to the pub for a pint and call everyone mate! The medication is prescribed for my very high blood pressure

I had HIDA scan done for my gallbladder. In addition to the findings for gallbladder, report noted “midgut malrotation”. Doctor has asked for Ct scan to confirm. From what I have read online it sounds scary. It’s very rare in adult. Can anyone provide some insight on this?

Hi, its possible I have a bladder infection on the way, I have been told if I have to take the antibiotics Ive been given I need to stop methotrexate and amgevita biologic. I have no idea what to expect in terms of how I may feel etc. I cant get hold of my rheumatology dept. So looking for anyones experience

My 9 year old son has always had a really overactive bladder. We have tried oxybutynin and tolterodine, but both made him feel really poorly and didn't seem to help a great deal either. He doesn't drink fizzy drinks or Ribena and we try to get him to drink lots of water throughout the day, but nothing

Hi, just want to mention that I fought with my gallbladder this week and I believe the Hospital won the lottery with my money but that's another story in America, two trips to an Emergency Room and One stay of two days to get gallstone removed and only $13,000, no insurance so they make it cheaper than

A long while back I had spinal pain on a regular basis at the age of 13 years and being so long ago all that was ever said to a youngster was, its growing pains. Yea. Yea. of course it is. Years later after constant suffering from spinal pain, the rest of my body joined in with Osteoarthritis. I

Probably No. The prostate and testis are two different organs in men, so prostate enlargement and testicular swelling are totally different. Prostate enlargement is a common, noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. Testicular swelling is a discomfort felt in the testicles(testes) or scrotum.

In most cases, patients with a urinary tract infection will have more or less symptoms. It is mainly manifested in abnormal micturition, such as urgent micturition, frequent micturition and pain, as well as incomplete micturition and burning sensation of urethra. If more serious urinary tract infection

Just wondering if anyone has had a gallbladder op recently. I’ve been on the list since November 2020. Gallstone now 80mm and common bile duct affected. Sick of not being able to eat properly and the fear of pain returning. I’m in Wales. Anyone been successful being seen?

Three weeks ago I got a compounded testosterone cream. Supposedly 300 mg of testosterone per dose, prescribed by a doctor, and filled at an FDA-controlled local pharmacy. I started using it and within a week fat started bloating my body. My muscles started shrinking. I still had some libido but a far

Hi everyone Thanks for the responses to my post re the above. Happily the pain started to subside but I made an appointment for a checkup with my GP and he could finding nothing to worry about after having a good prod around and asking questions, and agrees it was probably the Chemo doing its job.

I asked same question few months ago. I had IMRT in nov 2019 on prostate and pelvis , seminal vesicules: Prostate 60 GY in 20 fractions and pelvis 48 GY boost. Technique IGRT dyamic arctherapy... Starting January 2022, I started having occasional red blood spots on toilet paper. I have no constipation

Hi All I had my gallbladder removed in hospital yesterday and couldn't have been looked after better. The staff were all amazingly kind and caring, someone must have come to see me about every 15 minutes and I had umpteen cups of tea. It was only arranged last week and I had the appointment because someone

Painful urination in the morning can be caused by many factors. Like prostatitis and a UTI. For these male and female urinary tract infections, you can take diuretic and anti-inflammatory pill, a herbal medicine for anti-inflammatory and detoxification. Some specific reasons are: 1. Bladder infection

Has anyone found anything that really helps with OAB? I've tried Oxibutimin and solifenacin, solifenacin helps a bit in the day but I'm up to the loo about 6 or 7 times (sometimes more!!) in the night and I'm quite exhausted. I would love to hear of something that really works ....desperate and at

We are struggling with how to help our 9 year old (very soon 10) - he has primary enuresis. He is getting very conscious of his wet nights. We have just been camping for 4 nights and 3/4 he was wet so much it came through everything (he wears a drynite) and through to his air bed. The drynites are

So a week ago yesterday I had my second ablation, the one in October last year (cryo) missed some bits because of the shape of the chamber. This time 3D mapping, RF and GA as opposed to happy juice. Just as well I was under three hours apparently. So all very positive and home late afternoon. Now I hadn

I have constant ache in my lower right quadrant. All tests have come out negative.Have had this since July.

My ca125 has risen quite a bit in the last two months. Went from 21 to 42 and now it is at 58 the last check. Getting ct scan Monday. Last one in January was clear. Dr said he relies more on the scan cause the ca125 can fluctuate for different reasons, such as an infection. My scan was clear, but showed