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Bladder and bowel

itsmaddy95
itsmaddy95

Hey there,



I'm just new to the group and wondered how many of you have bowel and bladder incontinence problems as part of your fibro? How frequent are these symptoms?


Thanks,


Maddy

Maynard30
Maynard30
Hi Maddy,
I have bladder issues however I did not develop them until after I had a hysterectomy, they did not come with my fibro and I have not heard of this as a fibro symptom. Have you spoken with your rheumy about this?
Hope this helps and that Monday is being kind to you.
Community LeaderLeo
Leo
Some fibro patients have issues ---- IBD, and/or cystitis --- and some don't. Have you gotten a solid Fibro diagnosis yet? It's usually the diagnosis of exclusion. And, as I said, some people get the issues, some don't. Whether it's result of fibro, or just seems to coincide with it? Research continues.

Healing greetings to you
soulsearcher83
soulsearcher83
Both. I’ve had them for years before I had fibromyalgia. It’s very frustrating and interferes with work sometimes.
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