UTI

[Penna]

I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome causing autonomic dysfunction which affects my blood pressure,bowels,bladder,eyes etc. My presenting symptom when seeing consultant was orthostatic instability. I have now been informed that the recurrent UTIs I experience are caused by autonomic dysfunction.

I wonder why this is so?

[o2bfree]

I am curious if you have dizziness or vertigo with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.  My mother has the same autonomic symptoms as you but also has constant dizziness?
Thanks!

[sue3708]

My guess would be secondary to incomplete emptying of the bladder.  Have you had a post void residual done, either by catheter or ultrasound.  At one point I was retaining almost 200cc of urine after voiding.  That would be my guess with you.