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I urinate i would say 4-5 times an hour, and wake up 3 times a night to urinate. Its frequency and urgencey too. Anyone have any ideas? Ive had my adrenals checked? Could it just be a bladder issue like its in spasm or something? Just curious if anyone that experiences this has any type of explanation. thank you brian Posts: 217 | From Everywhere | Registered: Nov 2006
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cantgiveupyet
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It could be a few things. First
have you had a urinalysis done on your urine?
if that was negative and infection was ruled out then you could possibly have what is called intercitial cystitis(spelling) or IC for short. www.ic-network.com
It basically is where they lining of the bladder is no longer there and the nerves are exposed, there are about 12 of us on this site that have it and beleive it was caused by lyme.
Also, I would highly recomend that you have your pelvic floor muscles evaluated, i assume by your name that you are a male? I would go to a pelvic/sexual health specialist or possibly a urologist(although many arent too familar, but you could try).
I'm pretty sure one of the top universities in Michigan has a well known center....
I know of one other male who has lyme and had his pelvic muscles causing his frequency etc.
My pelvic muscles are HIGHLY involved in my bladder issues...I feel lyme for some reason attacked this area in me. I am in physical therapy and my frequency has improved as well as my urgency and burning urethra.
Another problem is when the lyme dies it is very iritating to the bladder.
Also, all the LLMD's I went too did little to help this, as they believed treating the infection would heal it, but for me Ive had this so long, the meds just didnt do it.
Hang in there.
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Well, my problem isn't quite as bad as yours. I'm going for a urinalysis, and I'd suggest you try there as well.
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pre-diabetes, or diabetes. Prostate problems/enlargement?
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CaliforniaLyme
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diabetes or IC - Interstitial Cystitis- I got that from Lyme or Bart and it sucked- but is gone now thank goodness!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I had interstitial cystitis....one of my first symptoms, way back when. This was helped by low dose ssri.....before i knew i had lyme, it helped with the discomfort, even though no infection was showing in urine. Also a drug called hyoscamine before that....i only took it a few times, made me sleepy. NOW...9 years later....peeing all the time...my ADH was low..anti diuretic hormone. Has to do with osmolality....all i know is this is listed as part of the biotoxin pathway listed by shoemaker. What i assess is maybe my kidneys trying to get rid of toxins....???I also was currently on ddavp....desmopressin, it helps keep fluid in...natural hormone is vasopressin. I feel that this imbalance/toxic level(maybe both) also contributes to my NMH/POTS...when i go too much and dont replace the fluids-electrolytes....pressure drops. Its all related to me anyways. Good luck....might want to test your ADH.
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David95928
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The most likely causes would be a urinary tract infection, prostatitis, or, if you are over forty, benigh prostatic hypertrophy. Somewhat less likely would be early diabetes. See a doctor about this.
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