Endometriosis Support Group

Endometriosis is a common medical condition where the tissue lining the uterus is found outside of the uterus, typically affecting other organs in the pelvis. The condition can lead to serious health problems, primarily pain and infertility. A major symptom of endometriosis is pain, mostly in the lower abdomen, lower back, and pelvic area.

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Megan19 01/13/2013

Hi ladies,

I was wondering if any of you have trouble urinating? I'm not really sure how to describe it, but if I am not moving muscles to make me urinate, it basically is a long, slow, tinkle/drip. I apologize for using 'tinkle' but that's what it is, lol. It doesn't burn or anything, but sometimes I get a low ache in my back where my kidneys are.
I've noticed this is starting to happen more frequently. I'd sure appreciate any advice!
Thanks! :)

deleted_user 01/13/2013

Yes! Recently I have been having that issue too! I had a cyst removed 5 days ago. But I still can't "push" the urine out... I am hoping that once my body "wakes" back up it will go away.

I have a post op appt on Tuesday.. I will let you know if he gives me any suggestions.

deleted_user 01/13/2013

I have this issue a little when my endo flairs up during my cycle, I have endo on my bladder unfortunatley. Drink a lot of water, and take your time urinating....feet flat on the floor, forearms on the top of your legs and lean a little forward, was told this is the best way to emtpy your bladder, and it works :)

hotchocolate 01/13/2013

Yes, for the past few years I've had this issue, but it seems to be getting worse. I have a doctor appt on Wednesday, so I'll let you know what she says! ;)

For me, it is hard to get the flow going. I feel like I really have to work a lot on relaxing and focusing just to start going, and then it is work to keep it going! It also sometimes triggers pelvic pain for me.

How annoying...and embarrassing!

Side note: When describing this to your doctor, do you use the word urinating or peeing? lol I hate discussing these things with doctors!

deleted_user 01/13/2013

YES ma'am!! I had that issue! BUT my uterus was hugging my bladder so that's where mine come from!! I hope your tinkling problems clears up for you soon! I know how bad it can feel to go through that! ;-)

endowife 01/13/2013

Anytime you feel pain in your kidneys, please go see a doc. That could be more serious!

I too have had problems urinating at times, but only when I had a huge cyst, or just had surgery. I hope you are ok.

Agree with others: drink like there is no tomorrow, and lean forward when urinating. We actually poo better leaning back, pee better leaning forward.

kDeezy 01/15/2013

YES! When my pain is particularly bad I have to put a pretty significant amount of effort into emptying my bladder. When it's *really* bad I sometimes find that it takes many minutes of alternating between straining and relaxing before I can finally get any sort of a flow going. I think some of it might be psychological because peeing during my period tends to trigger incredibly intense pelvic pain.

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