I dont have this exact problem but I was wondering the same thing about arthritis and fibro. Ive always had some joint pain but not arthritis per se. Now the pain in my joints is sooo bad. Ahhh heck! Who knows? Sorry that wasnt exactly what you asked.

When I was younger, I had bladder issues (chronic UTIs that required surgery).

I'm still very susceptable to UTIs so the precautions have just become a normal part of live for me.

I only bath with Ivory soap.

I avoid bubble baths/oils, etc.

I'm very cautious about other things that could cause UTIs...trying not to be guilty of TMI here, but I'm sure you get my drift.

Mine is probably not FM related, since FM is fairly recent for me. I'm sure, however, there's a link. There seems to always be a link with FM.

Hi, Unfortunately Yes. It is in my Mothers side of the family. My Mom has had 4 bladder operations and I'm putting one off right now. Also my Mother, her two brothers and father all have bladder cancer. My grandfather died from it. My Mom and uncles are in remission. My sister and I were bedwetters until 10 or so. I'm not sure if it's connected to Fibro but it is troublesome. Hugs, Keleee :)

i dont know if its a fm thing or not i just know i pee alot..lol seems like i am always running to the bathroom .
Also i have arthritis very bad with joint pain that at times is very unbearable.. my left arm swells around the elbow and i cant move it..**hugs**

IT WASN'T UNTIL I READ SANDY'S POST THAT I REALIZED I DO PEE ALOT MORE THAT BEFORE THE FIBRO, BUT I DRINK MORE THAT I USED TO ALSO. I HAVE MORETROUBLE WITH MY BOWELS THAT PEE.I KNOW THAT IS FROM THE MEDS THO...LOVE....HELEN

Interstitial Cystitis often goes with fibro..I have had this for several years and it can be controlled with diet.
It is a painful or overactive bladder.
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I'm always in the bathroom if that helps. I drink a lot, though. I do recall having bladder/kidney infections a lot as a child/early adult, though.

Oh I can wee for England!! apparebtly it's part of fibro as the bladder is a muscular organ. If I'm not quick enough there can be a 'oops!' but only sometimes. It is only since fibro that I have to be quick to get to the loo though. Hugs, Owlxx

I just want to say thanks. I have had bladder issues since i was young. See i really cant remember if i had a tramatic event that caused my fibro. So i was just thinking that i was geneticly predisposed to this fibro thing. Then I can blame it on my parents. lol

I really hate when my father says we all have aches and pains. Whatever. I would trade for his and my grannys aches and pains and let them have mine. Any day. but since its probably genetic for me then i will just blame it on his genes from now on.lol
Have a good day all.

interesting news... I had one bladder infection as a kid. now with fibro, I go straight into sever UTIs which frequently have turned into pyelonephritis. i never new ther was supposed to be a connection!