bladder problem (may be TMI)

BeautyFromPain
BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
edited November 2024 in Chit-Chat
(Sorry had no idea where to put this.)

Okay so pretty much I have a bit of a wee problem...
I used to drink HEAPS of water (12+) but I have cut it back to 8 as I thought it would help but not as yet.

I need to go to the bathroom at least once per hour and it is starting to get really annoying.

Is there a way to stop this? Does anyone know what could be wrong? :S

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  • fguillory
    fguillory Posts: 291
    Maybe a bladder infection? I've had one before and I had to pee all day, and sometimes I would pee just a tiny bit.
    I'd go pee and right after have the urge to pee again even though I just went. I hope you dont have one though D:
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    Maybe a bladder infection? I've had one before and I had to pee all day, and sometimes I would pee just a tiny bit.
    I'd go pee and right after have the urge to pee again even though I just went. I hope you dont have one though D:

    Not too sure it is, this has been going on for a long time :grumble:
  • xSophia19
    xSophia19 Posts: 1,536 Member
    maybe your body isnt used to the amount of water you are having? =/

    i had this problem when i started drinking 8-10 cups of water a day, i was constantly running back and forth to the bathroom! it has calmed down quite a bit now, and i can go a few hours before i have to go empty my bladder. if it doesnt calm down after a week or so, i would go to your doctors, and see what they say :) x
  • haylz24
    haylz24 Posts: 225
    I had this problem about 2 weeks ago. It was a uti. I didn't drink a lot just what I normally drink, but I still peed a lot. It didn't hurt or sting but went away with pills from the doctor. Hope you get better soon!
  • MîîśÊmÿłõü
    MîîśÊmÿłõü Posts: 285 Member
    Urinary Tract Infection

    either see a doctor to get your tract tested (ive been through this myself)

    or try having 5 days worth of Ural and drink a whole lot of Cranberry Juice

    does help, if it so happens to be the same thing i experienced it fixed it
  • gatecityradio
    gatecityradio Posts: 401
    Don't listen to anyone on here....this is the type of thing you go to the doctor about.
  • LabRat529
    LabRat529 Posts: 1,323 Member
    Are you excessively thirsty?

    Are you waking up in the middle of the night to pee?

    Are you experiencing any other symptoms? Headaches? Nausea? Dizziness/fuzzy-headedness? Increased appetite? Decreased appetite?

    When is the last time you've had your fasting blood glucose checked?

    If you haven't had it checked in a while, make an appointment with your doctor. Frequent urination is one of the symptoms of diabetes.
  • haylz24
    haylz24 Posts: 225
    @gatecityradio We have told her to go to the doctor. Just giving our opinion. Isn't that allowed???
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    Are you excessively thirsty?
    Yes.

    Are you waking up in the middle of the night to pee?
    No.

    Are you experiencing any other symptoms? Headaches? No. Nausea? No Dizziness/fuzzy-headedness? Yea Increased appetite?No Decreased appetite? No

    When is the last time you've had your fasting blood glucose checked? About 2 weeks ago

    If you haven't had it checked in a while, make an appointment with your doctor. Frequent urination is one of the symptoms of diabetes.

    Also for everyone that is saying it is an infection, I have been like this for at least a few years...
  • onefourone
    onefourone Posts: 212 Member
    have you been checked for diabetes I was using the bathroom all the time before they found out I had it.
  • haylz24
    haylz24 Posts: 225
    Best thing is to see the doctor. Could be something easily treated. Dont know how you put up with it for this.long!
  • hazelnut861
    hazelnut861 Posts: 390 Member
    It could be normal for you. Or it could be a sign of diabetes or thyroid problems. I peed like that until I got my thyroid fixed with meds but I have to agree, your dr would be the best one to ask.
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    Best thing is to see the doctor. Could be something easily treated. Dont know how you put up with it for this.long!

    Okay well I just wanted to see if anyone had any ideas cos I cannot rlly afford a doctor atm.
  • LabRat529
    LabRat529 Posts: 1,323 Member
    Are you excessively thirsty?
    Yes.

    Are you waking up in the middle of the night to pee?
    No.

    Are you experiencing any other symptoms? Headaches? No. Nausea? No Dizziness/fuzzy-headedness? Yea Increased appetite?No Decreased appetite? No

    When is the last time you've had your fasting blood glucose checked? About 2 weeks ago

    If you haven't had it checked in a while, make an appointment with your doctor. Frequent urination is one of the symptoms of diabetes.

    Also for everyone that is saying it is an infection, I have been like this for at least a few years...

    Okay... so it's not likely a urinary tract infection and it's not likely to be diabetes (assuming your fasting blood glucose was normal).

    My recommendation is to cut back on the water. Drink 6 cups a day and see how you feel. If you are still uncomfortable/urinating too often, cut back even further. Remember, you are getting fluid in the food you eat too, so not everyone needs to drink 8 cups + of water a day.

    Other than that... I don't know. There are plenty of things it could be, over-active bladder syndrome.... uh... who knows? but they'd require tests by your doctor to pin down.

    Good luck!
  • haylz24
    haylz24 Posts: 225
    Best thing is to see the doctor. Could be something easily treated. Dont know how you put up with it for this.long!

    Okay well I just wanted to see if anyone had any ideas cos I cannot rlly afford a doctor atm.

    You have to pay? Where are you from?
    I think it should be free everywhere.
  • haylz24
    haylz24 Posts: 225
    Oh do you drink a lot of caffeine? That irritates my bladder
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    Best thing is to see the doctor. Could be something easily treated. Dont know how you put up with it for this.long!

    Okay well I just wanted to see if anyone had any ideas cos I cannot rlly afford a doctor atm.

    You have to pay? Where are you from?
    I think it should be free everywhere.

    Canberra, australia... cheapest is $85
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    Oh do you drink a lot of caffeine? That irritates my bladder

    Umm.... yeah I do actually.
    I guess maybe I should cut it out.
  • BlondeLisa1
    BlondeLisa1 Posts: 106 Member
    Here's a TMI answer for your TMI problem :)

    Have you given birth? If so, there is a condition called pelvic prolapse, in which the pelvic organs can be loosened from where they should be to where they can cause issues with your bathroom and sexual habits.

    If you can't afford to go to the doctor right now, start by googling it and seeing if any of the other symptoms with it fit you.

    Then you need to get to a doctor.

    I know it seems silly when it's just a matter of going to the bathroom a lot, but it's really not something to mess with.

    Best of luck to you.
  • haylz24
    haylz24 Posts: 225
    Oh do you drink a lot of caffeine? That irritates my bladder

    Umm.... yeah I do actually.
    I guess maybe I should cut it out.

    dont drink caffeine for a week or more and see how you feel.

    Oh wow that's about £40 over here. That's so expensive!
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    Here's a TMI answer for your TMI problem :)

    Have you given birth? If so, there is a condition called pelvic prolapse, in which the pelvic organs can be loosened from where they should be to where they can cause issues with your bathroom and sexual habits.

    If you can't afford to go to the doctor right now, start by googling it and seeing if any of the other symptoms with it fit you.

    Then you need to get to a doctor.

    I know it seems silly when it's just a matter of going to the bathroom a lot, but it's really not something to mess with.

    Best of luck to you.

    Nope..
  • swellen
    swellen Posts: 78 Member
    Canberra, australia... cheapest is $85
    Check around - there should be a medical centre somewhere that will bulk bill on medicare.
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    Oh do you drink a lot of caffeine? That irritates my bladder

    Umm.... yeah I do actually.
    I guess maybe I should cut it out.

    dont drink caffeine for a week or more and see how you feel.

    Oh wow that's about £40 over here. That's so expensive!

    Yup it sure is! Most expensive gp appointment I have ever had was $200.

    Okay I will try it, as well I went to my nan and pops and didnt have caffeinne for a week and when I got back I started drinking coffee again... could that have something to do with it? :S
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    Canberra, australia... cheapest is $85
    Check around - there should be a medical centre somewhere that will bulk bill on medicare.

    Nope, they only bulk bill for pensioners now... same as blood tests.
  • Kate_Blasphemy
    Kate_Blasphemy Posts: 10
    Canberra is ****ty for bulk billing medical centres, they dont seem to have any. Drive into NSW an see a doctor just across the border.
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    Canberra is ****ty for bulk billing medical centres, they dont seem to have any. Drive into NSW an see a doctor just across the border.

    Do most of them bulk bill?
  • haylz24
    haylz24 Posts: 225
    Oh do you drink a lot of caffeine? That irritates my bladder

    Umm.... yeah I do actually.
    I guess maybe I should cut it out.

    dont drink caffeine for a week or more and see how you feel.

    Oh wow that's about £40 over here. That's so expensive!

    Yup it sure is! Most expensive gp appointment I have ever had was $200.

    Okay I will try it, as well I went to my nan and pops and didnt have caffeinne for a week and when I got back I started drinking coffee again... could that have something to do with it? :S

    Were you fine at your grandparents? I couldn't imagine having to pay for healthcare! 200 is ridiculous
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