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After-noon Everyone,
I have now hit a new low!! While I was at work this morning I peed my PANTS. Not just a dribble but a full on release. Been having some bladder problems for the last couple of months but didn't think to much of it. Woke up about 4 times last night and had to pee so bad nearly didn't make it to the bathroom (many of other nights I haven't made it) had some pressure but not alot of pain that usually goes along with a bladder infection. I know in the past though that it can start off like that and then within hours it's a full on infection. So needless to say I had to get my husband to pick me up at work and first take me home to change clothes and then off to the dr. They did a urine test and didn't see any infection but said they would send to the lab for further testing. They also have now tested me for diabeties!!!! Not happy!!! If that comes back negative I will have to go to a incontinence clinic and to some testing. I spoke to my hep nurse and apparently this is not related to the meds. I am totally stressed and not to mention humiliated.. While is was in the bathroom at work crying my eyes out my boss (who is also suppose to be my best friend) had the nerve to ask me why I was so upset and said well at least it's not lung cancer. If I could have reached out of the stall I probably would have punched her in the face. I haven't felt this lonely, depressed and scared in along time. I don't really have a question just needed to get this off my chest. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
Debbie
I have now hit a new low!! While I was at work this morning I peed my PANTS. Not just a dribble but a full on release. Been having some bladder problems for the last couple of months but didn't think to much of it. Woke up about 4 times last night and had to pee so bad nearly didn't make it to the bathroom (many of other nights I haven't made it) had some pressure but not alot of pain that usually goes along with a bladder infection. I know in the past though that it can start off like that and then within hours it's a full on infection. So needless to say I had to get my husband to pick me up at work and first take me home to change clothes and then off to the dr. They did a urine test and didn't see any infection but said they would send to the lab for further testing. They also have now tested me for diabeties!!!! Not happy!!! If that comes back negative I will have to go to a incontinence clinic and to some testing. I spoke to my hep nurse and apparently this is not related to the meds. I am totally stressed and not to mention humiliated.. While is was in the bathroom at work crying my eyes out my boss (who is also suppose to be my best friend) had the nerve to ask me why I was so upset and said well at least it's not lung cancer. If I could have reached out of the stall I probably would have punched her in the face. I haven't felt this lonely, depressed and scared in along time. I don't really have a question just needed to get this off my chest. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
Debbie
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I had something simular happen one night after the second week of being on tx with Incevik. It was like I woke up, and I really didn't have the normal urge to go, but I could tell that my bladder was SUPER full and hard feeling even, so off to the bathroom I ran. I didn't quite make it, not a gusher or anything, but I had to change my underwear! The odd thing was the no warning of the urge to go.
So........my guess it is the Incevik like PB is suggesting and once you finish that, that will be gone as well. hey, one thing I know about being on this is that there is no dignity. Stuff happens and you have to be one strong person to make it through. And you're doin' it! =)
As far as your boss....some people say the stupidest things when they feel so bad for you that they don't know what to say. I bet she's beating her self up right now going " Why the hell did I say that? I'm an idiot! How fricking stupid I am!" and I bet she apologizes to you too.
Don't worry. It will all be over soon and you'll be better than new!
if it happens again , you could dump the water in your lap.
oops I spilled my water.
don't get pushed over the edge by some piss.
best wishes
I'm not on any other meds, but I notice this tends to happen, about 48 hrs after my Interferon shot, usually. This had never happended to me before Tx, either. Also, every night, as soon as I take my last dose of Victrelis and riba, around 11 pm, I lie down,to go to bed, and then end up making trips to the bathroom every 45 minutes, until morning.
I am usually fine, during the day-time. I think the Tx meds affect the kidneys, whichis why we are told to drink so much water.
Thanks hugs to you all.
Debbie
Take the full script even if you feel better, that's how it works.....many peeps stop mid script.
I am very mind full of how I wipe myself so to prevent an infection....that's not the only way to get one, but ya can...UTI anyway... I too pee myself, and am on week 34 trp Incivek peg/copeg.
Try to
a) not take riba after 6pm.....Chk w Dr. Also helps w better sleep.
B) not to drink water 1/2 hr before returing to bed.
C) avoid diruetic foods
D) go to restroom often, you know you are drinking water. The bladder may not give you your signal, but you do know ya gotta go sometime lol. I must work on this one too. Peed last Sat.... Not pretty.
Every time I void ( urinate) I drink at least 6-8 oz of water when I finish to replete the water passed.
Pads are a very good suggestion and will give you some peace of mind.
As for the employer, you can pull aside and gently say you are experiencing some challenging sides. Mention you are on a chemotherapy that melanoma and non- hodgkins lymphoma patients take; because you are.....and ask if they can understand where you are at. That ought to put the kabosh on it and compassion will no doubt follow. I did this multiple times and it has been a Godsend.
Hugs and good health, jibs
So I switched that up just to see if indeed, it was the clprit. I started eating a bowl of canned peaches (in heavy syrup) at about 3:30 in the afternoon, then take the Riba no later than 4:00 ( I took my first Riba in the morning with my Incevik at 5AM) The peaches help with the stomach upset. Since I've been doing that, I sleep well, except for the bathroom 1 or 2 times a night. That's getting better too since I have cut off my water intake at about 7PM and just take a bottle of water in when I go to bed. Sometimes I have to drink water during the night, sometimes not so much.
One good suggestion (they are all good) is to do keagals! U can do them anywhere, especially while stuck in traffic or at ur desk.
And yes, be sure to drink cranberry juice (real not cocktail) and to eat yogurt w/active live cultures to prevent yeast infection from antis. Good luck and so happy u do not have to worry!!! Peace Love and Light Always~