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[skkb]

Ok, so on top of my pending hysteroscopy on Thursday (going into a hospital is freaking me out more than the procedure) I’m now on a 7 day course of antibiotics for cystitis. I had a 3 day course over Christmas which didn’t work so began this 7 day course last Friday. No pain, no burning just a feeling that there’s constant bladder pressure all the time, it eases but then returns. I’m thinking it’s something other than cystitis. Feel utterly miserable and weepy and worried.

[Katejo]

Ok, so on top of my pending hysteroscopy on Thursday (going into a hospital is freaking me out more than the procedure) I’m now on a 7 day course of antibiotics for cystitis. I had a 3 day course over Christmas which didn’t work so began this 7 day course last Friday. No pain, no burning just a feeling that there’s constant bladder pressure all the time, it eases but then returns. I’m thinking it’s something other than cystitis. Feel utterly miserable and weepy and worried.

  Which AB? 3 day courses shouldn't be given. The minimum should be 7 day (advice from urogynaecologist). Have you tried bicarb of soda in water /antiinflammatory pain killer to relieve symptoms?

[CLKD]

Most likely 2B vaginal atrophy - urine samples should be sent to a Lab. so that the correct AB, if required, is prescribed.  I've never been able to complete a course ........ then found out my symptoms are atrophy: which mimics urine infection-type symptoms really, really well!

[Taz2]

Have you checked that the hospital is happy to carry out the hysteroscopy if you are not sure whether your infection has gone? Might be a good idea just to check. Interstitial cystitis can give a feeling of bladder pressure. Was infection detected by laboratory testing?

Taz x

[skkb]

Thankyou so much for replying. The antibiotic is called MacroBID 100mg twice a day for seven days. The surgery only did the dip test, which was clear twice, I’m pretty sure it wasn’t sent to the lab but no infection detected. I will tell the hospital though. Today I’ve also taken Buscopan which is for IBS (which I don’t have) but also “irritable bladder” it does seem to have subdued the “pressure and wanting to pee” all the time. The antibiotics will finish Thursday when I’m due at the hospital......not sure where I go from here but have been reading up on VA and interstitial cystitis which I know nothing about. Thankyou for you help

[CLKD]

Your GP should have sent the sample to a Lab., there are too many ABs being prescribed 'in case'.  If the sample doesn't grow any bugs then the patient does not need ABs, but appropriate treatment.  If your GP thinks there is an embedded infection, this needs proper diagnosis by a Consultant and treatment.  I suggest that you ring to find out which Lab it was sent to. 

Take some 'nurofen' which will ease the feeling of a need to pee.  Buscopan is for indigestion.  We used to give it to my dog who had a slight twist in the gut occasionally, he would have two tablets then burp about 20 mins. later. 

[skkb]

Thanks CLKD for that information, I’ll certainly try nurofen. Taz2 I think I’ll contact my surgery or the hospital tomorrow and ask about having the hysteroscopy while being treated for cystitis, although I guess that could delay it somewhat.  I really want to get rid of the bladder discomfort though it’s making me really miserable, not least because of several trips to the loo during the night!!

[CLKD]

Contact the dept., it will save time.

I remembered too, that when constipated: I suffer with slow transit  : my bladder is more irritated.

[Joaniepat]

Thankyou so much for replying. The antibiotic is called MacroBID 100mg twice a day for seven days. The surgery only did the dip test, which was clear twice, I’m pretty sure it wasn’t sent to the lab but no infection detected. I will tell the hospital though. Today I’ve also taken Buscopan which is for IBS (which I don’t have) but also “irritable bladder” it does seem to have subdued the “pressure and wanting to pee” all the time. The antibiotics will finish Thursday when I’m due at the hospital......not sure where I go from here but have been reading up on VA and interstitial cystitis which I know nothing about. Thankyou for you help

See https://www.chronicutiinfo.com/chronic-uti-facts/guide-for-sufferers/
There is no such thing as interstitial cystitis or irritable bladder, these are lazy diagnoses. Oestrogen is important for the genitourinary system, as there are many oestrogen receptors in the lower urinary tract. Standard NHS testing for UTIs is woefully inadequate. Hope the MACRObid does the trick. I have been taking it for several months to treat an embedded UTI.

JP x

[sheila99]

I think a prolapse can cause pressure on the bladder? Perhaps they could check it out while you're in.

[skkb]

After watching this mornings news I really feel to scared to go to my hospital appointment on Thursday to have such an invasive procedure!!!!

[CLKD]

So ring the Hospital?  They may not be involved with any C-19 cases.  You don't need to suffer - if they have any concerns about your safety they will postpone if necessary.  If you don't ask you will continue to worry. 

[Itwillpass]

I’ve had this bladder pressure on & off for a while now? Over the weekend had really bad constant lower left back pain like burning/stinging (had this on & off for ages too) waiting for a call back from doctors, generally feeling unwell too but felt generally unwell since June when my peri symptoms really ramped up 

[skkb]

Gosh Itwillpass, I totally sympathise, I hope you get to speak to the doctor soon. It’s really mentally and physically draining x

[CLKD]

It is draining.  Worrying.  Upsettting.  When I had a urine infection the comfiest place was on the loo so that the muscle could relax