Lamictal urinary frequency
How to tell if you have UTI on Mybetriq
2024.05.06 04:06 Sad_Resort9627 How to tell if you have UTI on Mybetriq
Hi, I’ve been experiencing bladder issues for a bit over a month: constant urge to pee, pressure in my pelvis, urinary frequency and urinary incontinence. The doctors I’ve seen think it might be overactive bladder or interstitial cystitis. I’ve been on Mybetriq for just over 2 weeks now and it’s started to help, the constant urge is mostly gone but I still feel it in the morning then it gets better throughout the day. I know that a UTI is a side effect of the medication and I’m so anxious I’m going to get one and I don’t know how to tell if I have one or not because it’s meant to stop the urge to pee. Today I’ve noticed a constant pressure in my pelvis over the last few hours but I have been a bit constipated due to the medication so idk if the pressure is from that, if I’m over thinking it or if it’s a UTI. Does anybody who is on Mybetriq know how to tell if you have a UTI while on the medication? I don’t wanna take a day off work to go to the doctor unless I really have to and I don’t know what to do. I’ve thought about getting some UTI test strips, does anybody know if they’re accurate/have had success with them?
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2024.05.05 19:52 stmmotor Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Protocol Example
I want to share the example of my Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (PFPT) protocol. So far I have spent 3 months with my pelvic floor physical therapist, meeting roughly every other week. Every meeting includes a digital rectal examination (DRE). During the DRE I am asked to perform kegels and performance notes are recorded and feedback is given on how I can improve. As a last step, we modify the set of exercises I perform (some new ones are added, some old ones are dropped), as well as change the duration and frequency.
When I started PFPT I was 4.5 months post RALP and I was leaking terribly, about 8 pads a day. Spoiler alert, I still am!
You can see my "state of mind" on how badly I was suffering in this reddit post Almost Zero Control of Urination
I often read comments here where people advocate for PFPT when a prostatectomy patient reports urine leakage. The commenters often leave the mistaken impression that PFPT is a cure all. Well, sadly, I can attest it is not a panacea. In fact there are studies that show PFPT does not improve continence outcomes, it merely accelerates the eventual outcome one would achieve naturally. As for me, I have received very little benefit from PFPT. All I can surmise at this point is that my surgeon did a very poor job reconstructing my bladder neck, along with drastically shortening my penis, and probably screwing up the nerve sparing as well. The surgeon is already setting expectations that I will need reconstruction surgery (sling or artificial urinary sphincter) if I want to stop leaking urine. Surgeons cut! That's all they know. Never forget that. Every single thing I have tried has been suggested by me! Kaiser has been useless. Ok, rant mode off. Avoid Kaiser if you value your “urinary health” as my surgeon likes to call it. Ok, rant mode is really off now.
Without further ado here are the first set of Pelvic Floor exercises I was given by my PFPT for the first two weeks. I will update these exercises with weeks 3-4 exercises either in a subsequent post or maybe just a comment below. Where do you think I should put them?
Also, I will try to add youtube links to each exercise for completeness sake.
WARNING: do not do these exercises. I am not a medical doctor. You will almost certainly hurt yourself if you perform these exercises. I am not responsible.
Exercise / Weeks # 1-2 Frequency, Sets, Duration ------------------------------ --------------------------------------- Standing Kegel - Long Daily:3 / Reps:10 / Hold:20s / Rest:30s Standing Kegel - Short Daily:3 / Reps:10 / Hold:2s / Rest:2s Supine Bridge Kegel Daily:3 / Reps:10 / Hold:2s / Rest:2s Squat w/ Kegel Daily:3 / Reps:10 Sit-to-Stand Kegel Daily:3 / Reps:10 / Hold:2s / Rest:2s Supine Bilateral Isometric Hip Felxion Daily:3 / Reps:10 / Hold:30s / Rest:30s Supine Figure 4 Stretch Daily:3 / Reps:10 / Hold:30s / Rest:30s Supine Hamstring Stretch Daily:3 / Reps:10 / Hold:30s / Rest:30s Plank Daily:1 / Reps:3 / Hold:30s / Rest:30s Side Plank - L&R Daily:1 / Reps:3 / Hold:30s / Rest:30s Forward T w/ Kegel Both Sides not yet Vertical Knee Raise not yet McGill Curl not yet McGill Bird Dog not yet Jump Kegel not yet Side Jump Kegel L&R not yet Squat Stretch not yet Vertical Knee Raise not yet
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When I started PFPT I was 4.5 months post RALP and I was leaking terribly, about 8 pads a day. Spoiler alert, I still am!
You can see my "state of mind" on how badly I was suffering in this reddit post Almost Zero Control of Urination
I often read comments here where people advocate for PFPT when a prostatectomy patient reports urine leakage. The commenters often leave the mistaken impression that PFPT is a cure all. Well, sadly, I can attest it is not a panacea. In fact there are studies that show PFPT does not improve continence outcomes, it merely accelerates the eventual outcome one would achieve naturally. As for me, I have received very little benefit from PFPT. All I can surmise at this point is that my surgeon did a very poor job reconstructing my bladder neck, along with drastically shortening my penis, and probably screwing up the nerve sparing as well. The surgeon is already setting expectations that I will need reconstruction surgery (sling or artificial urinary sphincter) if I want to stop leaking urine. Surgeons cut! That's all they know. Never forget that. Every single thing I have tried has been suggested by me! Kaiser has been useless. Ok, rant mode off. Avoid Kaiser if you value your “urinary health” as my surgeon likes to call it. Ok, rant mode is really off now.
Without further ado here are the first set of Pelvic Floor exercises I was given by my PFPT for the first two weeks. I will update these exercises with weeks 3-4 exercises either in a subsequent post or maybe just a comment below. Where do you think I should put them?
Also, I will try to add youtube links to each exercise for completeness sake.
WARNING: do not do these exercises. I am not a medical doctor. You will almost certainly hurt yourself if you perform these exercises. I am not responsible.
Exercise / Weeks # 1-2 Frequency, Sets, Duration ------------------------------ --------------------------------------- Standing Kegel - Long Daily:3 / Reps:10 / Hold:20s / Rest:30s Standing Kegel - Short Daily:3 / Reps:10 / Hold:2s / Rest:2s Supine Bridge Kegel Daily:3 / Reps:10 / Hold:2s / Rest:2s Squat w/ Kegel Daily:3 / Reps:10 Sit-to-Stand Kegel Daily:3 / Reps:10 / Hold:2s / Rest:2s Supine Bilateral Isometric Hip Felxion Daily:3 / Reps:10 / Hold:30s / Rest:30s Supine Figure 4 Stretch Daily:3 / Reps:10 / Hold:30s / Rest:30s Supine Hamstring Stretch Daily:3 / Reps:10 / Hold:30s / Rest:30s Plank Daily:1 / Reps:3 / Hold:30s / Rest:30s Side Plank - L&R Daily:1 / Reps:3 / Hold:30s / Rest:30s Forward T w/ Kegel Both Sides not yet Vertical Knee Raise not yet McGill Curl not yet McGill Bird Dog not yet Jump Kegel not yet Side Jump Kegel L&R not yet Squat Stretch not yet Vertical Knee Raise not yet
2024.05.05 05:14 Dweeba2022 My Interstitial Cystitis was caused by a metal allergy
I am a healthcare professional but not a specialist on IC. I never had any bladder issues until 2 ½ years ago.
At age 61, I had Bunionectomy surgery on my right foot with the placement of a stainless steel Kirschner wire for stabilization of a hammertoe repair of my right 2nd toe. Surgery went well and my foot was healing nicely, but 1 week after placement of the Kirschner wire, I developed sudden and severe symptoms of bladder pressure and pain, urinary urgency, frequency and burning. Two rounds of antibiotics provided no relief and my urine culture was negative. The only medication which lessened my symptoms was Benadryl and if I took it around the clock, my symptoms would subside to about 50% of baseline. My surgical site did not show any signs of inflammation or swelling during this time. The Kirschner wire was temporary, and all my bladder symptoms resolved completely within one week of its removal. At the time, I suspected that the bladder inflammation was related to a nickel allergy because stainless steel Kirschner wires contain up to 35% nickel. I remembered that as an adolescent, my ears used to swell up when I wore cheap earrings (containing nickel).
When it came time to have Bunionectomy surgery on my left foot a year later, I was not worried because I didn’t have a hammertoe on that side and no Kirschner wire would be required. I would only be getting the same titanium implant (plate and screws) in my left foot that I already had in my right foot. Titanium medical implants are considered to be biocompatible and hypoallergenic in most (but not all) cases.
I was surprised when the same symptoms of bladder inflammation returned more than a year after my 2nd surgery. Again, all urine cultures were negative for infection and trials of antibiotics did nothing. The Titanium plates and screws in both of my feet were made from the most common surgical-grade Titanium alloy, Ti6Al4V, (which has Aluminum and Vanadium mixed in with the Titanium). Again, the only medications which gave me partial relief were two antihistamines, first Benedryl and then Hydroxyzine (which was prescribed by my urogynecologist after she diagnosed me with interstitial cystitis). I settled into a routine of managing the bladder pain by taking antihistamines and following a strict IC diet, both of which enabled me to keep the pain at a 2-4 level out of 10 (instead of a 7-10 level). Certain trigger foods definitely exacerbated flares of worsening pain. Even with these interventions, the symptoms never went completely away and I was fatigued all the time. My lifestyle shrank considerably, as I never wanted to venture far from home in case I needed to retreat to the bathroom to suffer in privacy. Formerly an avid runner, I could no longer run because the bladder pain and pressure became excruciating each time my foot hit the pavement. My diagnostic work-up included a vaginal ultrasound, an in-office cystoscopy (without hydrodistension) and a CAT scan with urography. All were negative. My only co-existing disease was an allergy to grass pollen. I did not experience any other new allergic symptoms besides the bladder-related ones (no rash or hives, respiratory, digestive or neurological symptoms). Also, my feet were fine with good surgical correction and healing from both Bunionectomy surgeries.
At this point, I asked my podiatric surgeon if he would remove the titanium hardware in both my feet, since the bones were healed and it was no longer serving any purpose, and because having the metal implants in my body was an unknown variable that might be contributing to my IC. He was very agreeable to this, and 11 weeks after my IC symptoms started, all metal implant materials were removed from my feet. Approximately 6 days after my Bunionectomy plates and screws were removed, I noticed a significant improvement in my symptoms of bladder inflammation. My symptoms continued to steadily wane over the next 4-6 weeks, with only mild bladder sensitivity noted when I ate trigger foods high in Nickel content. My baseline of bladder pain prior to the hardware removal was a 2-4 out of 10 (on a good day). Within 6 days of hardware removal my baseline of bladder pain had diminished to 0 out of 10. Over the next 6 weeks, I was able to reintroduce all trigger foods back into my diet and discontinue the prescription Hydoxyzine. All of my symptoms of bladder pain and inflammation had resolved completely!
I now believe that my most recent bout of bladder inflammation (lasting 3 months) was due to a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to small amounts of Nickel contained as impurities in the titanium plates and screws. Because the amount of Nickel was much less than the amount contained in the stainless steel Kirschner wire, it took a lot longer for the Nickel to accumulate to a threshold that elicited the 2nd immune response 2 years later.
A skin patch test for metal hypersensitivity was negative for all metals tested including Nickel, but a blood test, the Lymphocyte Transformation Test (LTT), was positive for Nickel allergy. It has been suggested that the LTT may be more specific for detecting a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to metal implants.
Studies have shown that up to 15-16% of women and 4-5% of men are allergic to Nickel. While titanium is considered to be “nickel free,” and titanium alloy is commonly used as an alternative to stainless steel alloys for patients who may have nickel sensitivity, it is possible that trace amounts of impurities including nickel can be contained within these materials. Nickel impurities in titanium implants, even in very small amounts, can lead to a patient reaction. Having ascertained that I did indeed have a hypersensitivity to Nickel, my next step was to have a metal analysis performed on the Bunionectomy plates and screws to see if they contained trace amounts of Nickel. Mass Spectrometry analysis of the titanium plates and screws showed that all components contained trace amounts of nickel with the highest content contained in the anodized surface layer of the titanium plate (0.0528% weight (or 528 mg/kg) of Nickel). This is considered a trace amount of Nickel or a Nickel impurity. Apparently, much of the trace Nickel comes from the manufacturing process.
I realize that Interstitial Cystitis has multiple causes but I seem to be in the immune or mast-cell mediated subtype and my particular allergen was Nickel. I have been pain-free for over 2 months now. I am hoping that sharing this information may help other patients who have similar pathophysiology.
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At age 61, I had Bunionectomy surgery on my right foot with the placement of a stainless steel Kirschner wire for stabilization of a hammertoe repair of my right 2nd toe. Surgery went well and my foot was healing nicely, but 1 week after placement of the Kirschner wire, I developed sudden and severe symptoms of bladder pressure and pain, urinary urgency, frequency and burning. Two rounds of antibiotics provided no relief and my urine culture was negative. The only medication which lessened my symptoms was Benadryl and if I took it around the clock, my symptoms would subside to about 50% of baseline. My surgical site did not show any signs of inflammation or swelling during this time. The Kirschner wire was temporary, and all my bladder symptoms resolved completely within one week of its removal. At the time, I suspected that the bladder inflammation was related to a nickel allergy because stainless steel Kirschner wires contain up to 35% nickel. I remembered that as an adolescent, my ears used to swell up when I wore cheap earrings (containing nickel).
When it came time to have Bunionectomy surgery on my left foot a year later, I was not worried because I didn’t have a hammertoe on that side and no Kirschner wire would be required. I would only be getting the same titanium implant (plate and screws) in my left foot that I already had in my right foot. Titanium medical implants are considered to be biocompatible and hypoallergenic in most (but not all) cases.
I was surprised when the same symptoms of bladder inflammation returned more than a year after my 2nd surgery. Again, all urine cultures were negative for infection and trials of antibiotics did nothing. The Titanium plates and screws in both of my feet were made from the most common surgical-grade Titanium alloy, Ti6Al4V, (which has Aluminum and Vanadium mixed in with the Titanium). Again, the only medications which gave me partial relief were two antihistamines, first Benedryl and then Hydroxyzine (which was prescribed by my urogynecologist after she diagnosed me with interstitial cystitis). I settled into a routine of managing the bladder pain by taking antihistamines and following a strict IC diet, both of which enabled me to keep the pain at a 2-4 level out of 10 (instead of a 7-10 level). Certain trigger foods definitely exacerbated flares of worsening pain. Even with these interventions, the symptoms never went completely away and I was fatigued all the time. My lifestyle shrank considerably, as I never wanted to venture far from home in case I needed to retreat to the bathroom to suffer in privacy. Formerly an avid runner, I could no longer run because the bladder pain and pressure became excruciating each time my foot hit the pavement. My diagnostic work-up included a vaginal ultrasound, an in-office cystoscopy (without hydrodistension) and a CAT scan with urography. All were negative. My only co-existing disease was an allergy to grass pollen. I did not experience any other new allergic symptoms besides the bladder-related ones (no rash or hives, respiratory, digestive or neurological symptoms). Also, my feet were fine with good surgical correction and healing from both Bunionectomy surgeries.
At this point, I asked my podiatric surgeon if he would remove the titanium hardware in both my feet, since the bones were healed and it was no longer serving any purpose, and because having the metal implants in my body was an unknown variable that might be contributing to my IC. He was very agreeable to this, and 11 weeks after my IC symptoms started, all metal implant materials were removed from my feet. Approximately 6 days after my Bunionectomy plates and screws were removed, I noticed a significant improvement in my symptoms of bladder inflammation. My symptoms continued to steadily wane over the next 4-6 weeks, with only mild bladder sensitivity noted when I ate trigger foods high in Nickel content. My baseline of bladder pain prior to the hardware removal was a 2-4 out of 10 (on a good day). Within 6 days of hardware removal my baseline of bladder pain had diminished to 0 out of 10. Over the next 6 weeks, I was able to reintroduce all trigger foods back into my diet and discontinue the prescription Hydoxyzine. All of my symptoms of bladder pain and inflammation had resolved completely!
I now believe that my most recent bout of bladder inflammation (lasting 3 months) was due to a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to small amounts of Nickel contained as impurities in the titanium plates and screws. Because the amount of Nickel was much less than the amount contained in the stainless steel Kirschner wire, it took a lot longer for the Nickel to accumulate to a threshold that elicited the 2nd immune response 2 years later.
A skin patch test for metal hypersensitivity was negative for all metals tested including Nickel, but a blood test, the Lymphocyte Transformation Test (LTT), was positive for Nickel allergy. It has been suggested that the LTT may be more specific for detecting a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to metal implants.
Studies have shown that up to 15-16% of women and 4-5% of men are allergic to Nickel. While titanium is considered to be “nickel free,” and titanium alloy is commonly used as an alternative to stainless steel alloys for patients who may have nickel sensitivity, it is possible that trace amounts of impurities including nickel can be contained within these materials. Nickel impurities in titanium implants, even in very small amounts, can lead to a patient reaction. Having ascertained that I did indeed have a hypersensitivity to Nickel, my next step was to have a metal analysis performed on the Bunionectomy plates and screws to see if they contained trace amounts of Nickel. Mass Spectrometry analysis of the titanium plates and screws showed that all components contained trace amounts of nickel with the highest content contained in the anodized surface layer of the titanium plate (0.0528% weight (or 528 mg/kg) of Nickel). This is considered a trace amount of Nickel or a Nickel impurity. Apparently, much of the trace Nickel comes from the manufacturing process.
I realize that Interstitial Cystitis has multiple causes but I seem to be in the immune or mast-cell mediated subtype and my particular allergen was Nickel. I have been pain-free for over 2 months now. I am hoping that sharing this information may help other patients who have similar pathophysiology.
2024.05.05 05:07 Minute_Television262 Warning-- injury and suffering from masturbating is possible
I am new to this community. I have been addicted to daily masturbation for about 35 years. In recent times I have been ejaculating way way way too intensely. As a result, I have now damaged/injured my pelvic floor muscles severely and I am going thru absolute hell. Severe flare ups of the bladder, burning, rectal pain and aching, urinary urgency, frequency, being up all night, etc. (To me this is even worse and more prolonged in some aspects than having excruciating kidney stones, which I've had in the past). I have been in torture for 6 weeks and have had all sorts of medical tests done. I now have to go to pelvic floor physical therapy for at least 12 weeks (and who knows if it will help). So I am here to warn people. Most doctors, educators, media, the mainstream culture will tell you masturbation is totally harmless. But do they realize just how far many of us have fallen into the extremes of this phenomenon? I urge anyone reading, especially if you are into strong fantasies/images and/or are ejaculating very intensely, it is much like opioid addiction, and it also CAN have very bad health consequences. If you can't stop completely cold turkey, at least ease it back and take it very easy. Cut back on the frequency of doing it, but also even more importantly cut back on the thought/intensity you put into it (such as videos/pics/fantasies) and relieve yourself CALMLY if you must.
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2024.05.05 01:27 ohheyimherenow Myrbetriq?
Not many posts about this med, probably because it’s incredibly expensive, although the generic recently got approved. My PT (happens to be a doctor) prescribed this to help with urinary frequency. Anyone else trying it?
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2024.05.04 22:29 Minute_Television262 Help!! Brand new to this
Please, I'm losing my mind, don't know what to do, and need advice. I am a person who almost never goes to the doctor, and have felt like I've been in good health. I never take pain meds, not even Aspirin when I have a headache. This is long, but I greatly appreciate whoever takes the time to read. About 6 weeks ago in March, I drove kinda far from home and i had to pee badly while driving, but I got caught in a traffic jam. So I held it too long. The next evening I urinated and it felt like razor blades. After that, I had major UTI-like symptoms: Constant urge to pee, frequency, major bladder irritation, burning in penis. I could not tell when I had to go or didn't, because no matter what, it felt like I had to go, so I'd "guess" and try every hour or so. I swore I had a UTI. I went to urgent care twice. The second urgent care visit they gave me 7 days worth of Bactrim. The second day of Bactrim I felt a lot better, than worse on days 3, 4, 5 of Bactrim. Then Day 6 of Bactrim I felt a lot better. I didn't take day 7 because I got bad diarrhea from the Bactrim. After that, things got worse again. I always felt like I couldn't completely empty my bladder. I would have horrible "flare ups" of the bladder and urethra. Whenever the bladder didn't flare up and I'd get a break, I would constantly have this ache and pain and bulge feeling up in the rectum, which I swore had to be my prostate. Most of the time (then and even now) right after I urinate, I get pain in the rectum or flare up of bladder, and often some burning in the penis. I have since been to my primary doctor twice., I've had 5 urine cultures done total, which all show up negative for bacteria. I've had bloodwork done twice. I've had an X-ray. I've had a CT scan done. I had a history of kidney stones from over ten years ago, but the CT scan shows no stones present anywhere at this time. I did a colon cancer screening test and it came back negative. I've also now been to a urologist twice. He examined my prostate. He also reviewed the CT scan and altho the scan results did say "heterogenous prostate with central calcifications", the urologist said he's not worried about it at all, it's not very enlarged, and everything looks totally normal on the CT scan. The urologist has now just referred me for Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. I never knew what this PT was, nor what pelvic floor muscles even were, prior to this. He said to go to pelvic floor PT for 12 weeks, and if things don't improve, he will then put a scope up into my bladdeurethra etc. The problem I'm having now is that it's going to take weeks to schedule and get into Pelvic Floor PT, but last night I had a "bladdeurethra" flare up that was SO bad (the WORST one so far) all night long, I thought that I was going to literally die. Today the discomfort has slightly subsided, from a "10+" to a "6". The past week I actually had LESS flare ups and things seemed a little better, but last night was the very worst of the worst. I've been struggling for 6 weeks to live, work, and function with what feels like the worst UTI and prostate infection of all time. I can't go on like this, but there seems to be no solution anytime soon. Plus who knows if this Physical Therapy will even help, and if this is the real issue? No one has even prescribed me pain meds to get me thru the interim. The only thing that's taken my pain away temporarily was having a drink of Jack Daniels last week. I should also mention that my blood work from my primary Dr shows extremely high PTH and extremely low Vitamin D. I don't know if the urologist saw this on my chart, I forgot to mention it to him. My primary Dr prescribed high vitamin D supplements once a week. My primary dr also wants me to go an endocrinologist and a general surgeon about the very high PTH count. It may be a totally separate issue from this current urinary problem, but i don't know if I can even go to an endocrinologist with my current urinary tract flare up situation. Come to think of it, I don't know if I can even drive to pelvic floor physical therapy whenever I can schedule it. So in a word, I've been in torture for 6 weeks. I had excruciating kidney stones years ago, but I would actually RATHER have a kidney stone than these severe bladdeurethra flare ups !!!! I also feel now like altho I feel I can empty my bladder now, it often feels like someone is pinching where my bladder and urethra meet at the very top of my penis. Also, even though these symptoms seemed to start immediately one day, as mentioned above, thinking back I did have a couple of incidents in prior months. In December, I actually wet myself (first time in my life) a little bit, after drinking a lot of alcohol. I also did have a day of slight urgency in January, and had a weird reaction when I tried to urinate....Nothing came out but then some leaked out when I went to zip up my pants. So maybe this wasn't just a totally sudden onset thing after all?. In any event, I cannot identify any specific triggers for flare ups. I've had high stress days at work with little flare up, but relaxed stress free days with major flare ups. I've drank soda/Pepsi sometimes with no flare ups, and just water with major flare ups. Well thanks for listening. Any guidance or insight would be appreciated so much. Thank you.
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2024.05.04 10:50 Repulsive_Jello8692 medical advice
I was having urinary pain like I would with a UTI so I did an online urgent care visit to receive antibiotics. I was still having pain so I went to the ER and found out I have ovarian cyst rupture and other cysts as well as no UTI. I just had a follow up ultrasound and there was no more cysts. I also got another UTI, pregnancy and STD screening and they were both negative. I am still having the urinary pain and frequency and the doctor isn’t sure about why.
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2024.05.04 04:33 onufia I have no idea what is going on
24 hour protein was 2.1g/day a few weeks back. PCP referred me to nephrology and ordered additional tests. UPCR was 2.56mg/mg and UACR was 898mg/g. I had a UPEP and IFE that were positive for igg kappa. (I had an infusion of ocrelizemab Nov 16, it should have been out of my system but maybe not. This is also around when my urinary symptoms got worse. Severe pain, frequency, cloudiness with no infection. I have MCAS, POTS, Hypermobility spectrum disorder, Interstitial Cystitis, pelvic floor dysfunction etc, Multiple Sclerosis/Transverse Myelitis. ) I was also tested for free light chains 24 hour urine. It was clear but protein was at least 1.2g/day and the doctor that read that test and another test commented that I have severe levels of albumin in my urine.
Urine always has protein, leukocytes (large amounts, blood (has been increasing and is now large amount) and cloudy everything else is normal. Cultures are always normal. (Since december)
Nephrologist is rerunning the tests plus some extra tests. He said it could be an autoimmune disease or something we don’t know about or even of its existence. It has been over a week and only the 24 hour urine and serum creatinine is back. It was 1.5+g/day. And UPCR was 1.29. Serum creatinine is .97. eFGR from the creatinine clearance test was 75. It slowly has gone down. I know it is still above 60 though. The creatinine clears was 85 so still normal.
I saw blood in my urine friday so I was sent for an ultrasound by nephrologist. Hydronephrosis (mild) in one kidney and mild dilated renal pelvis in the other. Flow looked fine. Bladder has an almost 2 in area that had echogenic material. ( i had a cystoscopy with hydrodistention in february and it was noted that on that same side there was a spot that might start prolapsing or turn into an ulcer, but nothing he could treat/sample).
My MCAS doctor ran her annual tests and my histamine is higher than it has ever been, but barely in range. My b12 is 1699pg/mL. She said to stop taking or reduce the b12. I haven’t taken any in months. I think i need to let the nephrologist know. MCAS doctor also said MCAS wouldn’t cause severe kidney disease when I asked if MCAS could be responsible for whatever is going on, since it attacks various organs of mine already.
I am at a loss for what is going on. I don’t know if nephrology is the only problem or if there is something bigger at play. I don’t know if i need to go to mayo or somewhere that will look at everything collectively instead of separately.
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Urine always has protein, leukocytes (large amounts, blood (has been increasing and is now large amount) and cloudy everything else is normal. Cultures are always normal. (Since december)
Nephrologist is rerunning the tests plus some extra tests. He said it could be an autoimmune disease or something we don’t know about or even of its existence. It has been over a week and only the 24 hour urine and serum creatinine is back. It was 1.5+g/day. And UPCR was 1.29. Serum creatinine is .97. eFGR from the creatinine clearance test was 75. It slowly has gone down. I know it is still above 60 though. The creatinine clears was 85 so still normal.
I saw blood in my urine friday so I was sent for an ultrasound by nephrologist. Hydronephrosis (mild) in one kidney and mild dilated renal pelvis in the other. Flow looked fine. Bladder has an almost 2 in area that had echogenic material. ( i had a cystoscopy with hydrodistention in february and it was noted that on that same side there was a spot that might start prolapsing or turn into an ulcer, but nothing he could treat/sample).
My MCAS doctor ran her annual tests and my histamine is higher than it has ever been, but barely in range. My b12 is 1699pg/mL. She said to stop taking or reduce the b12. I haven’t taken any in months. I think i need to let the nephrologist know. MCAS doctor also said MCAS wouldn’t cause severe kidney disease when I asked if MCAS could be responsible for whatever is going on, since it attacks various organs of mine already.
I am at a loss for what is going on. I don’t know if nephrology is the only problem or if there is something bigger at play. I don’t know if i need to go to mayo or somewhere that will look at everything collectively instead of separately.
2024.05.03 21:07 pennyrunner I got established with a new psychiatrist, should i keep the appointment with my old one to explain?
I reached a breaking point with my psychiatrist when, after years of working together, she began to gaslight me about my adhd evaluation results. The results as far as facts are concerned were kind of inaccurate considering the fact i was still experiencing issues from ptsd and was also on strattera at the time of eval. Now a year later, i don't even qualify for a ptsd diagnosis anymore, i am very rarely depressed, yet my inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity have remained very much the same with increased frequency(it may be the same and i might just be noticing it more due to the reduction of other symptoms), even on strattera. At my last appointment with her, she put me on the spot trying to get me to explain what i meant, and i went through the report with her, but forgot to include things like how i have actually struggled with this stuff my entire life but it was missed because i was considered a "gifted" kid. She then said they usually diagnose adhd based on "severity of the impact on daily life" and she doesn't see how it impacts me, which honestly infuriated me because of the implication that these issues dont interfere with my life. I had no words for that and told her it's really hard for me to list things on the spot, completely forgetting i had already made a list of the symptoms i experience and how often. She agreed to increase my strattera dose from 60mg to 80mg and left all of my other meds (lamictal, remeron) the same, then scheduled a followup in 3 months to review the report again and talk more in depth about my symptoms.
The increased dose made me feel horrible. I said screw this, went back down to my old dose and reached out to more psychiatrists and made an appointment with the first one who called back. I've had two appointments with the new one so far: first one was an initial evaluation and discussion of what meds might work for me, and the second one was a followup after weaning off of strattera(since i had been taking it for 2 years at a relatively high dose we decided it would be best to taper off) and talking about starting Vyvanse. I have been going through bureaucratic hell over the past week trying to get a prior authorization for my insurance, on top of dealing with my now unmedicated adhd.
I'm aware that her clinic has a policy that makes her unable to prescribe stimulants. I wasn't necessarily asking for stimulants, even though they work better for me than strattera ever did. I just wanted to look at my evaluation in a less biased way, considering the meds and mental illnesses i was on at the time interfered with the accuracy of it, as well as dissociative amnesia making it really hard for me to remember a lot of struggles i experienced as a child. Reflecting on those things more has made me realize the vast majority of the current problems in my life (especially executive dysfunction) as well as the ones that i faced as a child can be attributed to adhd and possibly autism.
The problem with talking to a psychiatrist who specializes in addiction psychiatry is that to her, every time i bring up medication or even treatment for adhd she thinks I'm drug chasing. Even though I've made it extremely clear that that is not my intention. I just want to revisit an old non-diagnosis from the now clearer image of the bigger picture. The bigger picture being that i no longer have ptsd or struggle with any of those symptoms anymore, yet i still struggle with a constellation of symptoms strongly indicating adhd(self screening showed 8/9 criteria on hyperactivity, 7/9 on hyperactivity, and 8/9 on Russel Barkley's executive dysfunction/impulsivity scale) plus a history of responding well to stimulants.
I self medicate currently with caffeine and i hate how difficult it is to dose effectively because of the variability in tolerance and the side effects. I've tried small amounts of cocaine maybe two or three times in the past when it was offered, and it didn't make me feel that much different than a decent dose of caffeine. It's not something i intend to try again in the future. It's not worth the risk of contamination with other drugs.
I am just wondering if i should cancel my next scheduled appointment with her or keep it so i can update her on the work I've been doing with my new psychiatrist. I don't necessarily have any hard feelings towards her, because i am aware that the place she's working and her past experience with other clients that are far more pushy about meds than i am has clouded her judgement a bit. The dismissiveness in her tone as she talked about the intricacies of neuropsychological testing did rub me the wrong way, but I'm not that upset about it. My therapist said it's good that I'm taking initiative and advocating for myself, i just dont know how to feel about it. I also worry about my insurance giving me issues for "double dipping" in psychiatry.
Edit: thanks for the replies, y'all. I'm gonna talk about it with my therapist on tuesday and decide what to do from there. Will most likely send a portal message explaining, just to make myself feel better. I feel that would be the way to go, I'm just gonna discuss with my therapist before i make that decision. I have more than enough time to do it.
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The increased dose made me feel horrible. I said screw this, went back down to my old dose and reached out to more psychiatrists and made an appointment with the first one who called back. I've had two appointments with the new one so far: first one was an initial evaluation and discussion of what meds might work for me, and the second one was a followup after weaning off of strattera(since i had been taking it for 2 years at a relatively high dose we decided it would be best to taper off) and talking about starting Vyvanse. I have been going through bureaucratic hell over the past week trying to get a prior authorization for my insurance, on top of dealing with my now unmedicated adhd.
I'm aware that her clinic has a policy that makes her unable to prescribe stimulants. I wasn't necessarily asking for stimulants, even though they work better for me than strattera ever did. I just wanted to look at my evaluation in a less biased way, considering the meds and mental illnesses i was on at the time interfered with the accuracy of it, as well as dissociative amnesia making it really hard for me to remember a lot of struggles i experienced as a child. Reflecting on those things more has made me realize the vast majority of the current problems in my life (especially executive dysfunction) as well as the ones that i faced as a child can be attributed to adhd and possibly autism.
The problem with talking to a psychiatrist who specializes in addiction psychiatry is that to her, every time i bring up medication or even treatment for adhd she thinks I'm drug chasing. Even though I've made it extremely clear that that is not my intention. I just want to revisit an old non-diagnosis from the now clearer image of the bigger picture. The bigger picture being that i no longer have ptsd or struggle with any of those symptoms anymore, yet i still struggle with a constellation of symptoms strongly indicating adhd(self screening showed 8/9 criteria on hyperactivity, 7/9 on hyperactivity, and 8/9 on Russel Barkley's executive dysfunction/impulsivity scale) plus a history of responding well to stimulants.
I self medicate currently with caffeine and i hate how difficult it is to dose effectively because of the variability in tolerance and the side effects. I've tried small amounts of cocaine maybe two or three times in the past when it was offered, and it didn't make me feel that much different than a decent dose of caffeine. It's not something i intend to try again in the future. It's not worth the risk of contamination with other drugs.
I am just wondering if i should cancel my next scheduled appointment with her or keep it so i can update her on the work I've been doing with my new psychiatrist. I don't necessarily have any hard feelings towards her, because i am aware that the place she's working and her past experience with other clients that are far more pushy about meds than i am has clouded her judgement a bit. The dismissiveness in her tone as she talked about the intricacies of neuropsychological testing did rub me the wrong way, but I'm not that upset about it. My therapist said it's good that I'm taking initiative and advocating for myself, i just dont know how to feel about it. I also worry about my insurance giving me issues for "double dipping" in psychiatry.
Edit: thanks for the replies, y'all. I'm gonna talk about it with my therapist on tuesday and decide what to do from there. Will most likely send a portal message explaining, just to make myself feel better. I feel that would be the way to go, I'm just gonna discuss with my therapist before i make that decision. I have more than enough time to do it.
2024.05.03 01:23 Helpful-Doughnut-752 Low estrogen after 14 months post-op
Long story short: I’m 14 months post-op total laparoscopic hysterectomy and kept both ovaries. 4 months ago, I started have painful intercourse, urinary urgency and frequency. After trying lots of things (pelvic floor therapy, diagnostic lap to remove scar tissue, amitriptyline, etc.) I still have low normal estrogen levels. According to my doctor, my estrogen is in normal range, but on the lower side. We checked it twice about 3 weeks apart and it was the same both times. She’s prescribed Imvexxy to use twice a week to try to help with increased libido and maybe even the urinary problems. Has anyone else experienced this? I’ve decided to give Imvexxy a shot but honestly, the list of possible side effects and the cost of the medication after insurance has me wondering if there’s not a better option out there.
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2024.05.03 00:20 faithwyant Defeated
 | 11 claims....3 are deferred (GERD, Urinary Frequency, & Right Knee) submitted by faithwyant to VeteransBenefits [link] [comments] 1 increased with the rest either denied or continued with the same rating Totaled at 93% I'm lost on next steps. Straight up denied my hearing loss because my job was cyber sys ops...apparently they've never heard of server rooms. Denied flat feet but linked a diagnosis to when I was active duty Denied right hip but linked to a diagnosis to when I was active duty How are they denied when my diagnosis is during my active duty time ? |
2024.05.01 23:24 now_i_am_real Is this what happened to me?
I'm in shock reading the posts here. I found this sub because I was recommended to have a urodynamics test due to mild urinary frequency/urgency. I started reading about the test and questioning whether it's necessary, and thereby stumbled upon info about VCUG trauma.
When I was 3-4 years old I had a series or recurrent UTI's. I have a horrible traumatic memory of being in a brightly lit room, strapped to a table, crying out to my mom, who was allowed to stand beside me. I never knew what the test was. I vaguely remember there being a diaper under me or something. There were multiple people around. It was one of the scariest moments of my childhood.
I think that must have been a VCUG, and my jaw is on the floor reading about it now and considering how it may have impacted me emotionally/psychologically.
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When I was 3-4 years old I had a series or recurrent UTI's. I have a horrible traumatic memory of being in a brightly lit room, strapped to a table, crying out to my mom, who was allowed to stand beside me. I never knew what the test was. I vaguely remember there being a diaper under me or something. There were multiple people around. It was one of the scariest moments of my childhood.
I think that must have been a VCUG, and my jaw is on the floor reading about it now and considering how it may have impacted me emotionally/psychologically.
2024.05.01 23:21 djdiphenhydramine What I've been dealing with for the last couple months.
Hi all, 41 year old here, and I've been dealing with some pretty awful and miserable symptoms of what I assume at this point is CPPS, on top of a bunch of other physical pain. The other stuff (arthritis and neck/spine issues, high blood pressure) are becoming pretty manageable, but this pelvic crap is really doing a number on me, physically and mentally.
I started about a few months ago having Tip Pain (which I see pretty often in this group, as I've been lurking a lot), and some sharp sensitivity in the penis shaft, which I chalked up to vigorous sex at first. Then, I discovered that my semen was slightly off-color (a little yellowish). But I went about my life as usual. Then, at the end of March, I started having all the classic symptoms that get talked about here. Urinary urgency/frequency, slight pain when peeing, hot feeling in my penis, sensitivity near my anus, feeling like I wasn't able to get all the pee out at once, constant pain/pressure above my groin in my way lower abdomen, you name it, I had it.
Got tested once, everything came back negative except for very slight trace blood in the urine, it went away, then it came back in April. I got a referral to a urologist, but can't be seen until August. Tried to book an appointment with my doctor, but couldn't get seen until May (which I booked anyway). So I kind of impulsively decided to take a Z-pack that I'd been prescribed a while ago. I know I'm okay with them, I handle them okay, took that, and honestly felt better for a few days. All better for maybe two.
Then it came back again, and I've been experiencing these symptoms again for the last four days. Since then, I cut out spicy foods and caffeine (I don't drink alcohol) and it doesn't seem to have changed. I am also closely monitoring what I eat because of blood pressure concerns, and I've been walking a lot every day (which I know is great for pretty much everyone for any reason). I got a couple supplements (NOW prostate health, and pygeum), but I stopped taking them because they made me feel gross, and I wasn't sure if it was their fault, but my blood pressure was high when I did. I also take Quercetin and zinc, I heard those were good, and ibuprofen, which I feel okay taking since I cut out caffeine. Trying to eat and drink a lot of anti-inflammatory stuff.
Sorry for the novel, I just wanted to say this sub has made me feel a lot of hope instead of the fear and dread I initially felt, and I appreciate y'all. I'm hoping for the best at my appointment this month (Do primary care doctors do prostate exams? I've never had one.) Oh! And I started doing some pelvic floor stretches I found on YouTube today. Do any of you have advice for anything I could do? I'll gladly answer any questions. Thanks!
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I started about a few months ago having Tip Pain (which I see pretty often in this group, as I've been lurking a lot), and some sharp sensitivity in the penis shaft, which I chalked up to vigorous sex at first. Then, I discovered that my semen was slightly off-color (a little yellowish). But I went about my life as usual. Then, at the end of March, I started having all the classic symptoms that get talked about here. Urinary urgency/frequency, slight pain when peeing, hot feeling in my penis, sensitivity near my anus, feeling like I wasn't able to get all the pee out at once, constant pain/pressure above my groin in my way lower abdomen, you name it, I had it.
Got tested once, everything came back negative except for very slight trace blood in the urine, it went away, then it came back in April. I got a referral to a urologist, but can't be seen until August. Tried to book an appointment with my doctor, but couldn't get seen until May (which I booked anyway). So I kind of impulsively decided to take a Z-pack that I'd been prescribed a while ago. I know I'm okay with them, I handle them okay, took that, and honestly felt better for a few days. All better for maybe two.
Then it came back again, and I've been experiencing these symptoms again for the last four days. Since then, I cut out spicy foods and caffeine (I don't drink alcohol) and it doesn't seem to have changed. I am also closely monitoring what I eat because of blood pressure concerns, and I've been walking a lot every day (which I know is great for pretty much everyone for any reason). I got a couple supplements (NOW prostate health, and pygeum), but I stopped taking them because they made me feel gross, and I wasn't sure if it was their fault, but my blood pressure was high when I did. I also take Quercetin and zinc, I heard those were good, and ibuprofen, which I feel okay taking since I cut out caffeine. Trying to eat and drink a lot of anti-inflammatory stuff.
Sorry for the novel, I just wanted to say this sub has made me feel a lot of hope instead of the fear and dread I initially felt, and I appreciate y'all. I'm hoping for the best at my appointment this month (Do primary care doctors do prostate exams? I've never had one.) Oh! And I started doing some pelvic floor stretches I found on YouTube today. Do any of you have advice for anything I could do? I'll gladly answer any questions. Thanks!
2024.05.01 19:12 Icy-Ad-7358 Anyone looked into celiac / gluten intolerance?
I know from genetic testing that I am prone to getting celiac disease but was never diagnosed. My main symptoms are IBS / frequency / foam and bubbling in urine not associated with protein (tested). Wonder if I should look into it seriously.
I was doing some research and found the below:
People with celiac disease can excrete excess L-palmitoylcarnitine in their urine, which can cause urine to foam in the absence of proteinuria.
This is because celiac disease can cause a deficiency in carnitine palmitoyltransferase. Celiac disease can also cause gluten proteins to trigger an inflammatory reaction in the bladder wall, which can lead to urinary symptoms like pain, pressure, urgency, and frequency. This can be confused with irritable bowel syndrome when it's first diagnosed. Gluten can irritate the bladder, so people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance may want to avoid or limit wheat, barley, and rye to help reduce symptoms.
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I was doing some research and found the below:
People with celiac disease can excrete excess L-palmitoylcarnitine in their urine, which can cause urine to foam in the absence of proteinuria.
This is because celiac disease can cause a deficiency in carnitine palmitoyltransferase. Celiac disease can also cause gluten proteins to trigger an inflammatory reaction in the bladder wall, which can lead to urinary symptoms like pain, pressure, urgency, and frequency. This can be confused with irritable bowel syndrome when it's first diagnosed. Gluten can irritate the bladder, so people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance may want to avoid or limit wheat, barley, and rye to help reduce symptoms.
2024.05.01 06:29 lonniesayshi Need advice before making a visit
Hello, my cat has been dealing with a UTI for about a month now. I’m going to follow up with our vet tomorrow but just want to see if there is anything you all recommend I ask fofollow up on
Cat has increased urinary frequency/blood in the urine Week 1 - antibiotic shot + 1 week of bid augmentin. Resulted in uti resolution. Vet did an xray and urine analysis which came back normal with the exception of bacteria Week 2 - uti came back, vet said so another 7 days of augmentin. Resolved for a little but came back after antibiotics were done Week 3 - went for a second visit, asked vet for a culture and received another antibiotic via injection. Was doing fine for a couple days but cat is again in the litter box every couple minutes.
Any ideas for things to discuss with my vet? Scuba is a 8 year old female soft calico baby. Still very playful and her normal self just in the litter box a lot. HELP!
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Cat has increased urinary frequency/blood in the urine Week 1 - antibiotic shot + 1 week of bid augmentin. Resulted in uti resolution. Vet did an xray and urine analysis which came back normal with the exception of bacteria Week 2 - uti came back, vet said so another 7 days of augmentin. Resolved for a little but came back after antibiotics were done Week 3 - went for a second visit, asked vet for a culture and received another antibiotic via injection. Was doing fine for a couple days but cat is again in the litter box every couple minutes.
Any ideas for things to discuss with my vet? Scuba is a 8 year old female soft calico baby. Still very playful and her normal self just in the litter box a lot. HELP!
2024.05.01 02:32 Fitzrurisk 1 year update - gluten free diet
So I posted about a year ago about how cutting out gluten had seemed to solve most symptoms I’d experienced with my diagnosed chronic prostatitis. Just wanted to say that after the year of diet change I’m still effectively symptom free - no more dizziness or feeling faint, urinary frequency basically back to normal, no more pain and discomfort sitting down. My quality of life was basically fucked for 6 years and I didn’t think it would ever get better. I’d recommend going gluten free so much. It won’t work for most people I imagine, but if it works for some, it’s at least worth trying.
On an aside, one thing that helped before I found it was a gluten allergy was how the urologist I saw last framed it. He describes chronic prostatitis as genital pain syndrome, since in most cases (like mine) no issue with the prostate can be found - I had MRI, ultrasound, various digital examinations, urine release analysis, a cystoscopy - and all came back normal. Sometimes no cause can be found and I think sometimes we’re looking for a solution in terms of medical treatment when it’s not necessarily available. Acceptance helped a lot at the time.
I’ve got my life back and I couldn’t be happier. I’m rooting for you all my brothers. It was fucking hard trying to live like normal whilst in constant discomfort, whilst anyone in life I opened up to just treated it like a joke at the time.
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On an aside, one thing that helped before I found it was a gluten allergy was how the urologist I saw last framed it. He describes chronic prostatitis as genital pain syndrome, since in most cases (like mine) no issue with the prostate can be found - I had MRI, ultrasound, various digital examinations, urine release analysis, a cystoscopy - and all came back normal. Sometimes no cause can be found and I think sometimes we’re looking for a solution in terms of medical treatment when it’s not necessarily available. Acceptance helped a lot at the time.
I’ve got my life back and I couldn’t be happier. I’m rooting for you all my brothers. It was fucking hard trying to live like normal whilst in constant discomfort, whilst anyone in life I opened up to just treated it like a joke at the time.
2024.04.30 23:47 maenads_dance Daily nosebleeds
33 AFAB, 230 lbs, diagnosed bipolar and ankylosising spondylitis, take ibuprofen, lurasidone, Cymbalta, zofran, and lamictal.
I have always been prone to nosebleeds but since this winter I've been having them almost every day, and today I had one that lasted for more than half an hour even when pinching my nose and trying to stop the bleeding. It's more annoying than harmful, although my nose is often kind of sore, but I'm wondering whether there's anything that can be done to lessen the frequency/intensity.
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I have always been prone to nosebleeds but since this winter I've been having them almost every day, and today I had one that lasted for more than half an hour even when pinching my nose and trying to stop the bleeding. It's more annoying than harmful, although my nose is often kind of sore, but I'm wondering whether there's anything that can be done to lessen the frequency/intensity.
2024.04.29 18:34 temperarian Safe to stop Clavamox early?
Species: cat
Age: 10 years old.
Sex: Female (spayed) Breed: domestic short hair Body weight: ~9 lbs History: frequent vomiting, urine crystals, constipation, mild asthma - no asthma attacks or coughing, high CK & mild heart murmur & very mild/early stage HCM, ear infection frequent vocalizations esp at night, lip licking/smacking Clinical signs: vomiting, lip licking Duration: frequent vomiting for 3.5 years, but increased frequency 1 week Location: BC, Canada
My cat Lily had her teeth cleaned under anesthesia 5 days ago. Sent home with Meloxicam .3 ml for 3 days + Clavamox 1ml 2x daily for 1 week. She has vomited 4 times since then (twice on Saturday, then once each Sunday and today). Sometimes food, sometimes yellowish brownish liquid, sometimes white/clear stringy liquid. She had a history of vomiting, but not this frequently. Called the vet and he said to pause her Clavamox for a couple days and bring her in for anti vomiting injection if she still keeps vomiting (and finish the remainder after the pause if she stops vomiting). My concern is that isn’t it dangerous to stop antibiotics before the course is done? She still has 5 doses left (tonight + 2 more days). Could we be inviting an infection by only giving her 5/7 days of antibiotics?
Relevant info - I haven’t given her the Clavamox exactly 12 hours apart for all doses. Due to work etc, it’s generally been within a 1-2 hour window. Could that have caused the vomiting / other issues?
Also, her food has changed twice since her dental appointment. 1 - she had to be on soft food only for 2 days after appt, and for the first night she had the easily digestible royal canin kind. Then she switched ‘back’ to royal canin urinary care wet food (she’s just been on this a couple weeks, since her initial appointment when the vet noticed crystals). I also gave her some tiki cat food topper & her previous wet food (purina beyond pate) to encourage her to eat since she’s not used to eating primarily wet food so she was undereating, and she’d already gone a long period fasting before the dental appointment so I was worried about her going multiple days with barely any food. Once she was back on solid food, she was ‘back’ to Hills urinary care kibble (she just started on this a couple weeks ago) + wet food.
Prior recent history - she was frequently licking/smacking her lips, so I took her to the vet a few weeks ago. Vet thought likely dental since she had gingivitis. She also got her vaccination up to date. Vet noticed that she also had an ear infection. He sent her home with ear drops and we booked an appointment for echocardiogram with abdominal ultrasound + blood tests to ensure she would be ok to go under anesthesia (it was also time for her 6 month follow up since she had these tests previously due to suspected heart issues). Tests were good other than very mild/early stage HCM.
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Age: 10 years old.
Sex: Female (spayed) Breed: domestic short hair Body weight: ~9 lbs History: frequent vomiting, urine crystals, constipation, mild asthma - no asthma attacks or coughing, high CK & mild heart murmur & very mild/early stage HCM, ear infection frequent vocalizations esp at night, lip licking/smacking Clinical signs: vomiting, lip licking Duration: frequent vomiting for 3.5 years, but increased frequency 1 week Location: BC, Canada
My cat Lily had her teeth cleaned under anesthesia 5 days ago. Sent home with Meloxicam .3 ml for 3 days + Clavamox 1ml 2x daily for 1 week. She has vomited 4 times since then (twice on Saturday, then once each Sunday and today). Sometimes food, sometimes yellowish brownish liquid, sometimes white/clear stringy liquid. She had a history of vomiting, but not this frequently. Called the vet and he said to pause her Clavamox for a couple days and bring her in for anti vomiting injection if she still keeps vomiting (and finish the remainder after the pause if she stops vomiting). My concern is that isn’t it dangerous to stop antibiotics before the course is done? She still has 5 doses left (tonight + 2 more days). Could we be inviting an infection by only giving her 5/7 days of antibiotics?
Relevant info - I haven’t given her the Clavamox exactly 12 hours apart for all doses. Due to work etc, it’s generally been within a 1-2 hour window. Could that have caused the vomiting / other issues?
Also, her food has changed twice since her dental appointment. 1 - she had to be on soft food only for 2 days after appt, and for the first night she had the easily digestible royal canin kind. Then she switched ‘back’ to royal canin urinary care wet food (she’s just been on this a couple weeks, since her initial appointment when the vet noticed crystals). I also gave her some tiki cat food topper & her previous wet food (purina beyond pate) to encourage her to eat since she’s not used to eating primarily wet food so she was undereating, and she’d already gone a long period fasting before the dental appointment so I was worried about her going multiple days with barely any food. Once she was back on solid food, she was ‘back’ to Hills urinary care kibble (she just started on this a couple weeks ago) + wet food.
Prior recent history - she was frequently licking/smacking her lips, so I took her to the vet a few weeks ago. Vet thought likely dental since she had gingivitis. She also got her vaccination up to date. Vet noticed that she also had an ear infection. He sent her home with ear drops and we booked an appointment for echocardiogram with abdominal ultrasound + blood tests to ensure she would be ok to go under anesthesia (it was also time for her 6 month follow up since she had these tests previously due to suspected heart issues). Tests were good other than very mild/early stage HCM.
2024.04.28 15:50 LivingEssence Learn about common men's health problems -----Chapter 2：Understanding Testicular Issues in Men
 | submitted by LivingEssence to Healthconcept [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/n31xj5gs48xc1.jpg?width=239&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=97235d141c3a59ec3a1bf51ccb432c83eb451b23 Understanding Testicular Issues in MenTesticular issues can affect men of all ages and can have a significant impact on their health and well-being. These issues can range from benign conditions like epididymitis to more serious conditions like testicular cancer. Understanding the symptoms and treatment options for these problems is crucial for maintaining good testicular health and overall well-being.Symptoms of Testicular Issues https://preview.redd.it/bbq9utqw58xc1.jpg?width=266&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=13974cbdb63aa2e8a1de88bbebaa6e64cf0af68e The symptoms of testicular issues can vary depending on the specific condition. Some common symptoms include:
https://preview.redd.it/lqtq3mxc68xc1.jpg?width=300&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d78b159396efedd5eeca078920033650456b39e3 The treatment for testicular issues depends on the specific condition and its severity. For epididymitis, which is an inflammation of the epididymis (the tube that carries sperm from the testicle), treatment options may include:
Testicular issues can have a significant impact on men's health and well-being, but with prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment, most testicular issues can be effectively managed. It's important for men to be aware of the symptoms of testicular issues and to seek medical attention if they experience any concerning symptoms. By taking proactive steps to maintain good testicular health, men can reduce their risk of developing serious testicular issues and maintain overall well-being. |
2024.04.28 14:08 mamarunsfar Solid (but small) ovarian mass and urinary frequency
Hello! 35F here with lots of symptoms (main one includes evening itching no one can determine) and doctor thinks it might be CIRS (chronic inflammatory response syndrome). However, recently my urinary urgency and frequency has gotten way worse and I just found out I have a solid (not fluid filled) 1.8 cm ovarian cyst that hasn’t resolved since October. Next week I have an MRI and to be on the safe side my OB has me seeing a specialized oncology OB. I’ve also had change in bowel habits.
My inflammatory markers are all high but again, could be from CIRS if I have it (waiting or a genetic test to come back.)
Meds: cymbalta, buspar, famotidine, loratidine, Benadryl as needed for itching. Psyllium husk for constipation, ferrous sulfate low ferritin (but not anemic)
Though it’s small, could a potentially malignant ovarian mass cause these urinary issues?
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My inflammatory markers are all high but again, could be from CIRS if I have it (waiting or a genetic test to come back.)
Meds: cymbalta, buspar, famotidine, loratidine, Benadryl as needed for itching. Psyllium husk for constipation, ferrous sulfate low ferritin (but not anemic)
Though it’s small, could a potentially malignant ovarian mass cause these urinary issues?
2024.04.28 13:37 mamarunsfar Solid (but small) ovarian cyst and urinary frequency
Hello! 35F here with lots of symptoms (main one includes evening itching no one can determine) and doctor thinks it might be CIRS (chronic inflammatory response syndrome). However, recently my urinary urgency and frequency has gotten way worse and I just found out I have a solid (not fluid filled) 1.8 cm ovarian cyst that hasn’t resolved since October. Next week I have an MRI and to be on the safe side my OB has me seeing a specialized oncology OB. I’ve also had change in bowel habits.
My inflammatory markers are all high but again, could be from CIRS if I have it (waiting or a genetic test to come back.)
Meds: cymbalta, buspar, famotidine, loratidine, Benadryl as needed for itching. Psyllium husk for constipation, ferrous sulfate low ferritin (but not anemic)
Though it’s small, could a potentially malignant ovarian mass cause these urinary issues?
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My inflammatory markers are all high but again, could be from CIRS if I have it (waiting or a genetic test to come back.)
Meds: cymbalta, buspar, famotidine, loratidine, Benadryl as needed for itching. Psyllium husk for constipation, ferrous sulfate low ferritin (but not anemic)
Though it’s small, could a potentially malignant ovarian mass cause these urinary issues?
2024.04.28 06:09 Vishal0211 Pseudomonas UTI
Hi everyone,
I am a 30 year old male who is fairly healthy. I have been having bladder issues over the last one month (urinary urgency and frequency). I got a urine culture done and it came back with pseudomonas positive.
I have been prescribed cipro for 14 days (500 mg twice a day) but I am very hesitant to take it as I have read about the black box warning and the potential adverse side effects. Has anyone been diagnosed with this before and tried alternative treatment/antibiotics which worked for the same?
Thank you
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I am a 30 year old male who is fairly healthy. I have been having bladder issues over the last one month (urinary urgency and frequency). I got a urine culture done and it came back with pseudomonas positive.
I have been prescribed cipro for 14 days (500 mg twice a day) but I am very hesitant to take it as I have read about the black box warning and the potential adverse side effects. Has anyone been diagnosed with this before and tried alternative treatment/antibiotics which worked for the same?
Thank you