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Urinary problems and FMS

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I know IBS is a part of this illness, but what about urinary tract infections and incontinence. I have heard a lot of ppl making comments like you have to go right then. Well that is me, I feel like I have no control. I cannot hold it for any time at all. I must know where the bathroom is where ever we are first thing. I am going to talk to my doc about it, I was just wondering if anyone else has this problem. And if you think it is FM related. This all started at the same time for me so I know it has to be something, right? I have had numerous uti's over the past year since I have been sick with this. Any comments or advice is appreciated. Hugs to you all. :)
richannamae
richannamae
have you tried taking cranberry capsules?i know they are good for this just a thought charlene
deleted_user
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I would rather get to the root of the problem than add another pill to my long, long list. But yes I take a daily supplement. I guess I am looking for a reason. But thank you for the advice richannamae!
fibrIC2
fibrIC2
There IS a connection between FMS and Interstitial Cystitis (IC). I suffer from both, along with many other people. This could be what you are dealing with. Research IC and see if your symptoms match. There is a great deal of help available. Pyridium to relax bladder spasms, meds to de-acidify foods that irritate the bladder lining, an IC diet that helps, etc. You may need to see a Urologist who deals with IC to be sure. Hope this helps.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Urinary problems were one of the first symptoms I had along with pain in my feet and hips. I had alot of UTI's, bladder spasms and frequency. Still have problems but not as much as in the beginning. Definately talk to your doc about seeing a Urologist.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have urgency issues, and they seem to get worse as time goes on...Doctor says the nerve endings are worn out from being over-worked by fibro....his opinion or a fact I do not know.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have had alot of uti's and kidney infections in the past. Now I am suffering from kidney stones all the time. 13 stones in the past 2 years. I am thinking that fibro and kidney problems go hand in hand.
I tried taking cranberry plus(pill) and acidopholus with no luck.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was told that the incontinence problems could be due to the fm and the nerve damage. But not total sure if true as my back ops caused a lot of probs. The cranberry capsules help somewhat but I always have pads not nice but but better that being caught out....
deleted_user
deleted_user
I had recurrent uti's for almost eight years. I was also incontinent. Like another poster said, I used pads. The incontinence stopped and the uti's got farther apart. I do drink 16 ounces of sugar free cranberry juice every day and eat yogurt every day for breakfast. However, I just found out that creatine (sp) is spilling into my blood. My doctor said that was from my high blood pressure. I don't think so. I am going to try to find a nephrologist and see what his opinion is. Love, Suzanne
deleted_user
deleted_user
having uti can cause what y'all are experiencing find out if you have one or ask the dr for some detrol la maybe that can help.
trish
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