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Urogynecology (Expert Forum)
Urogynecology
Answered by
Lennox Hoyte, M.D. - UroGynecology, Pelvic Surgery
USF College College of Medicine
Tampa - FL
Questions in the Urogynecology forum are answered by medical professionals affiliated with USF Health. Topics covered include overactive bladders, bladder pain, fallen/drooping bladder, bowel urgency, bowel prolapse, cystitis, incontinence, pain with intercourse, rectal prolapse, surgery, urinary urgency, and uterine prolapse.
Urogynecology
by Abby443, Jan 06, 2008 01:52PM
Hi,
I have been talking Oxtroy for the past 3 years for an over active bladder, the medicine works for the most part but whenever I try to lounge in the day, I can't because I am getting up every hour--literally to go to the rest room, and I am emptying my bladder like I have been drinking all day--which I purposely do not. I have been telling my urologist this for years ( he is the 3rd doctor) they keep telling me there is not medical reason for this. That it must be in my head. I do not sit around thinking about urinating! I also have extremely severe mentrual cramps,along with PMDD for which I just started taking YAZ for. I am wondering if there could be a connection? If so, please provide me or direct me where I could get more info so that I can take this to my doctor and hopefully get some relief. By the way, I am 28 years old, never been preganant--if that helps...
I have been talking Oxtroy for the past 3 years for an over active bladder, the medicine works for the most part but whenever I try to lounge in the day, I can't because I am getting up every hour--literally to go to the rest room, and I am emptying my bladder like I have been drinking all day--which I purposely do not. I have been telling my urologist this for years ( he is the 3rd doctor) they keep telling me there is not medical reason for this. That it must be in my head. I do not sit around thinking about urinating! I also have extremely severe mentrual cramps,along with PMDD for which I just started taking YAZ for. I am wondering if there could be a connection? If so, please provide me or direct me where I could get more info so that I can take this to my doctor and hopefully get some relief. By the way, I am 28 years old, never been preganant--if that helps...
Doctor's Answer
by Lennox Hoyte, M.D., Jan 09, 2008 09:17PM
, Jan 09, 2008 09:17PM
If you are having to urinate a lot when you lie down, this may reflect a problem with fluid collecting in your legs and feet while you are standing up (due to gravity), then fluid runs into your kidneys and is excreted when you lie and put your feet up. How many times are you voiding in the night time? Also, you are young, never pregnant, and sound like you are healthy, I am not sure why you need to be on an anticholinergic like oxytrol. You should get an evaluation by an internal medicine physician, with focus on your cardiovascular system and kidney function.
Dr. Hoyte
Dr. Hoyte
Member Comments (6)
by nosroma, Jan 10, 2008 02:43PM
To: Abby443
Abby443 - Yaz has a potassium sparing diuretic in it - basically it makes you have to pee all the time, especially around the time of your period. They add it in to help reduce bloating - I was on it for 10 months and just stopped taking it last week due to the frequent urination and other annoying side effects that would not disappear. Google "Yaz & frequent urination" and you'll find other people's experience with this pill.
by Abby443, Jan 12, 2008 08:51PM
To: Dr. Hoyte
Thank you for the response, I will be researching an internal medicine doctor in my area.
by Abby443, Jan 12, 2008 08:51PM
To: Dr. Hoyte
Thank you for the response, I will be researching an internal medicine doctor in my area.
by Abby443, Jan 12, 2008 08:53PM
To: Nosroma
Thanks for the reponse, but my bladder issues have been going on for over 3 years, and I have been only been on YAZ for less than 3 months. Thanks though..
by Abby443, Jan 12, 2008 09:00PM
To: Dr. Hoyte
Opps, forgot to answer the question. How often I go at night depends on my diet, if I do not eat chocolate --which is very difficult for me not to do,-- I will go on average at least twice a night, with chocolate, 4 to 5 or more. But during the day, it is much worst only if I am in the bed all day trying to relax --on a Sunday or something. I can not have chocoate for a week, and I will still go every single hour. It drives me crazy, what you said about my legs is the 1st information I have had that could hopefully lead me to some results. I will keep you posted. Thank again, I feel a little less like a freak to have an idea of what it could be....
