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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Chelmsford, UK

So I know this will sound odd or perhaps it won't and I'm not alone.... But here goes, I've noticed it for sometime now when I go to the toilet it's a trickle even when I literally about to wet myself and finally get to a toilet it's still doesn't 'Rush' out shall I say it just gives in to gravity almost and no matter how hard I seem to think I'm forcing it it doesn't change anything it stays like it
There's no blood or anything like that as I'm always checking but I just can't seem to wee… read more

March 26, 2016
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Members connected over the surprisingly common experience of urinating with reduced force or flow, with many sharing that they've always been... Read more

Members connected over the surprisingly common experience of urinating with reduced force or flow, with many sharing that they've always been 'tricklers' rather than 'gushers' and finding humor and relief in realizing they weren't alone. Several members described practical experiences and medical findings, including interstitial cystitis diagnoses, pelvic organ prolapse, incomplete bladder emptying leading to infections, urethral dilation procedures, and side effects from medications like Cymbalta, with some noting that fibromyalgia may mimic or overlap with bladder conditions. A recurring theme was the importance of consulting a urologist if symptoms worsen or infections develop, while also acknowledging that some changes may simply be part of aging or living with chronic conditions.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Ladies, while we're on about toilet troubles, I had a bit of a worrying thought today. Now I don't want to gross anyone out but I have been having increasing difficulty trying to wipe after a number two. I prefer to wipe front to back from behind but with the pain I'm in, I am only just managing to twist & reach, what if this gets worse & I can't reach at all!! I don't know what I want you to say to this, seriously there's nothing you can say to help lol just adds to my stressed & depressed!😫 I wish my arms were 2 inches longer, omg what next!

March 28, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi ladies. Well, I am here to talk about pee as well. I also trickle. I wasn't a gusher until I went to a urologist. I had to be catheterized every day for months to shrink my bladder back to normal and to get rid of Interstitial Cystitis. My bladder could hold well over 300 CCs of pee. It was way stretched out and so part of my bladder drooped down and then my bladder wouldn't empty and the trickle was very little. It took me forever to pee. I had to be catheterized often. A nurse came in once a week and my husband catheterized me several times. I couldn't do it myself. My urethra is too far back, from normal position, and I have short arms and small hands and couldn't do it myself. I was doing just fine until my last flare and now I am back to square one. Sometimes I trickle more than other times. As to falling sleep on the toilet @A MyFibroTeam Member, now that is a whole other story. Good luck ladies and have a blessed day. Many hugs and lots of love.

March 27, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I don't have that problem but I've heard
Similar symptoms From friends with interstitial like cystitis like @mommychad said

March 26, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member, I too have the same problem as you. If you get any good ideas please share them with me. I also wish my arms were two or more inches longer. Many hugs and lots of love.

March 30, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member - IC and Fibro are on the wheel
of Sentral Sensitivity Illnesses. So are related in that way

March 29, 2016

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