Intense sensations (Not Burning) when urinating

[YellowCat]

I've been putting up with this for years but because it rarely happened I thought it was nothing but now... it's definitely something.  The problem is.. every morning I get woken up around 5:00 a.m. and there is no way to go back to sleep.  I have an intense urge to pee and when I try.. it is almost excruciating - however I can't really say it's painful.  Just horribly intense.  The sensation continues while peeing and doesn't really go away.  Each time I pee for the next couple of hours... it's the same thing.  Has anyone else ever had this and if so.. what did you do?

[jujubee28]

OMG   This used to happen after i took a bath for years when i was younger.  Don't know what helped it. i just remember it happening.  Change your soap would be my guess.  or stick with showers.  hope this helps just knowing you aren't alone with this issue.
Jujubee28

[Lennox Hoyte, M.D.]

Glad to hear this worked out.

Dr. Hoyte

[YellowCat]

Thanks for responding.  Actually, after reading a lot of messages here I decided to try first things first -- I had my urine checked and lo and behold.. I had a simple bladder infection.  How silly I was to put up with it for so long.  For the first time in as long as I can remember - it's doesn't "tingle" and as an added bonus.. I'm sleeping through the entire night because I don't have to get up to pee!