Experiences with

Urinary retention

My wife suffered urinary retention for the first time and it went on for 14 hours before a combination of Paramedics and Hospice nurses finally fitted a catheter. Subsequently it looks as she didn't have a UTI. She has suffered some previously.

My husband had it inserted due to urinary retention. The oncologist said his prostrate is full of cancer and pressing on the urethra. He has started adt with casodex and lupron. Soon to add zytiga. He also takes flomax. He’s tried twice now and was unable to urinate on his own. Help!!

Hospitalised in July 2023 with pain and urinary retention, refered to gyn. Seen sept 2023, ultra sound ordered, other tests suggested, return appointments in 2024 both cancelled by nhs, new appointment in....Nov 2025!!

I am unable to increase the candesartan dose because if I go to a higher dose I get urinary retention. (I can’t take diuretics due to another condition, so those are ruled out. So are ARBs as they seem to potentially cause reflux too.) Edited because I got my classes confused.

hi I’m 39yo. last year I went into full urinary retention which required a catheter fitting. After lots of tests without any explanation an ultrasound on my bladder showed I have an enlarged prostate measuring 45cc.

Two hospital stays in August-elective for minor op and ct scan, then A&E due to faecal impaction and urinary retention as a result, then last Sunday colonoscopy to investigate thickening of colon seen in scan.

Hi there I had a rectocele 5 days ago and just recovering at home. The bleeding nearly stopped now that’s good. But I am concerned as I can’t empty my bladder fully. At the hospital the day after the op when they took the catheter out I drank and was just able to wee slowly but left about 100ml in my

Im taking selenium and magnesium supplements but I have to be careful as have had urinary retention due to taking high dose vitamins in the past . Any advice would be so appreciated!

hi everyone Im looking for some support here from other guys who may be suffering or suffered from this. I am at the end of my tether with the NHS and I really cannot get a diagnosis of what is the matter with me. It was first diagnosed as BPH and I take 10mg of Alfusozin for this. But my bladder

Six patients experienced mild to moderate treatment-related adverse events, including fever, rigors, fatigue, diaphoresis, hematuria, urinary tract infection, acute urinary retention, and hepatic enzyme elevation." If these data are correct, it's way more than showing promise!

If anyone on this forum has an Underactive Bladder and has undergone radiation treatments, did you experience any bladder-related symptoms such as urinary retention or other symptoms? Do you have any preventative tips?

Has anyone else had " Retention" issues after radiation that have other solutions? I asked about surgical options and was told that it could cause leakage issues (just the opposite of my problem now).

The injections and meds only help so much so after 4 years of waiting on my dream ski year, snowshoeing PR feats, and hiking/kyaking goals and records to conquer are all on hold again and looking like it may never happen at all Then learning that my urinary retention with the embarrassing frequent

I suspect I have endometriosis after years of painful periods, painful sex and occasional bloating. My symptoms were menstruation specific. The last 2 years I have been almost been symptom free (for some unknown reason) but since Feb I have been having the classic tugging pain from my upper abdomen down

I have questions: 1) will my urinary retention improve after I finish my radiation? (I can handle it for awhile). My Dr. said it takes 2 months to recover from 2 months radiation. 2) If I were to start using a catheter, would that diminish my ability to pee or empty my bladder going forward?

Hi! I have had various tests and biopsy. Found 12 adenomas, benign. Largest being 5.1cm. Plan is to remove and monitor the other smaller 11 anually. Appear to be as a result if 22 years on the pill. Does anyone have any advice for me about the operation? What to expect afterwards? Also what are your

I'm currently in a flare up, following a hysterectomy nearly 5 months ago for Fibroids and Adenomyosis. They now think I have Occult endometriosis, as my pelvic pain has flared up again since starting hrt. Ive been referred to a bsge centre.My bladder symptoms are awful I feel like I have a raging uti

Have you suffered Urinary retention, total urine passage blockade? Can neuropathy create this state?

Hello everyone I keep getting water infections but there is no bacteria in my urine now my doctor is sending me for ultra sound on my kidneys iam so worried.

Hi, I need some help. I recently had my laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis, endometriomas, fibroid. My op went well & my consultants and team was really nice and supportive.I was put on catheter as I couldn’t empty my bladder fully. I got discharged this Friday after 2 night’s hospital stay. The