Re: Difficulty getting bladder adhesion diagnosis...

From: Cheryl (woodenflower52@aol.com)
Mon Feb 3 14:54:22 2003


At Mon, 3 Feb 2003, Jenny wrote: >
>Hi Melissa,
>
>Your post sure caught my attention. I have been enduring some, well
>alot, of what you are talking about. My problem is that I can't empty
>my bladder. I have to bear down almost like having a baby to empty, and
>I still have alot of residual urine (anywhere from 100-250cc). My
>doctor said the normal residual amount is 5cc, and when you get older
>10-20cc at the most. They say my urethra has scar tissue and it is
>smaller than should be due to the scar tissue. They have tried
>stretching it several times. I get pains in my right kidney though. At
>first I thought I had a kidney stone in that kidney because I have a
>strong history of forming them, but they said that there were no stones
>in the right kidney, the one that hurt. I did have one in the left
>kidney although it is not blocking the ureter. I told my husband I
>thought that the residual urine was backing back up into my kidney since
>I couldn't
>empty my bladder. A doctor just confirmed that too. I know what you
>mean about being painful though. I can't sleep if I even feel like I
>have to pee a little bit because it is uncomfortable. I do think it
>sounds like bladder adhesions just because that is the way I feel and I
>know that I have them there. I don't know what you can do to get your
>doctor to recognize the pain you are in except to hound the living crud
>out of him! I posted Saturday about my Friday doctor visit. My new gyn
>told me adhesions don't cause pain! I told him I'd like to slap anyone
>who says that because they don't know what they are talking about. I
>told him they need to walk in my shoes awhile and feel what I feel, and
>I knew they wouldn't say that again! He sure got quiet about it after
>that! Just be persistant and if that doctor doesn't listen, go to one
>who will! I understand and am right there with you. I hope things work
>out for you.
>
>Love and hugs,
>Jenny
>
> Hello Jenny, I was surprised to see your post as I am having exactly the
same problems. I have had the urethra stretched twice now. The last time was 3 weeks ago and the urine flow is slowing down again already! Scar tissue blocking it is the problem. My urologist also told me that as women age and the hormones decrease, that will also cause problems. He did a flow test and said the flow was like an old man with a huge prostrate. Let me know if you find out any more that we can do to get relief, other than more stretching. When he does that it burns like crazy for at least two weeks after!! Please know I am praying for success for all that are planning on surgery soon. Painfree hugs and love to all.....Cheryl

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