Peppermint Oil stinging urine

[Corbyn98]

Hi, wondering if anyone else has experienced burning/stinging after urination when taking peppermint oil tablets? It feels exactly like that minty kinda burn (like when you get the Original Source mint shower gel on your nethers accidentally)

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Have got a lot of burning, stinging lately but have stopped the peppermint oil tablets so can’t be that! Feels like I’m passing acid.

Di

[Corbyn98 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Hylda,

Mine isn't as bad as acid thankfully! You should probably see a doctor or try an OTC cystitis remedy. Xx

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Not cystitis, had antibiotics and tried Vagisil. Beginning to wonder if it’s something to do with supplements I take.

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I only take peppermint tablets as and when I need them, only for cramps. I’ve never experienced any burning!!

[weegmack]

I take a strong peppermint capsule everyday after dinner. I’ve neber had any burning. It might be an idea to ask your doctor about it - you may have a urine infection? Do you drink plenty throughout the day?

[Corbyn98 in reply to weegmack]

The weird thing is it really doesn't feel like any urine infection I've had before! It doesn't /hurt/, just that kind of chilly tingly burning feeling of mint!

[weegmack in reply to Corbyn98]

That’s so weird 😕. Is it still happening?

[Corbyn98 in reply to weegmack]

Its not all the time, every couple of days probably. But yes! The peppermint oil seems to really help for me so I'm putting up with it!

[Maxsmudge]

My Doctor gave me peppermint oil capsules to take before a meal for IBS but I had to stop due to exactly the same reasons you describe, I also had burning in my stomach. Doctor said I wasn't taking them properly so stuck with them but finally gave in as hated the weird sensation when I had to wee! Sorry of no help but just wanted to say that you were not alone.

[Corbyn98 in reply to Maxsmudge]

Thank you!! Its good to know someone else felt the same.

[Honey-Bear123]

Yeps I had that years ago and had to stop them. also when going for a number 2!! I now take kolantigan gel when cramps start and it really does help. My doctor hasn’t heard

Of it but still prescribed. It says on label IBS hope this helps 😊

[Corbyn98 in reply to Honey-Bear123]

Thank you for the tip!

[weegmack in reply to Honey-Bear123]

I take that too! I discovered it a few years ago on an IBS forum. I really don’t know what I’d do without it. I also have reflux, so it helps loads. My GP had never heard of it either! I would recommend it x

[Honey-Bear123 in reply to weegmack]

It really does help calm your cramps doesn’t it. Glad it’s helping you too x

[Hidden in reply to Honey-Bear123]

Hi just seen your post about pepper mint capsules. You said it made you burn when you went for a no 2. I get that as well. Did it make your rectum ache as well after. Also burning urine.

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I had to stop taking this,but it was my stomach it felt like it was on fire.x

[Matthewr73]

Yes.

I'm glad you posted this as i've had stingy wee since starting colpermin 3 months ago and my wee also looks like peppermint tea also.

Don't know why i'm continuing really as they don't help👎

Can't wait to go back to the gastro to tell him this as all it's done has made my poo smell minty! Lol

[Hidden in reply to Matthewr73]

Just seen your reply about peppermint oil. Did it make you burn in rectum as well. Did you tell your gastro and what did he say,

[Matthewr73 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Jasper,

Yes it has done but not that often.

As for telling the gastro thats a total and utter joke!

In December when i last saw the gastro i was told i would be seen again within 3 months, that was 8 months and 10 days ago and i've heard absolutely NOTHING!

This is even after a stool sample showed stomach inflamatiom.

My story is probably 50 pages long of NHS bungles and fob offs, which has left me very angry.

[Kere123]

I also have stinging/ burning when passing urine and my urine has changed colour and smell .

[DaemianTheos]

Yes, just started taking peppermint oil recently and have experienced this every so often. It’s like you described.