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Posted 1/18/2018 11:44 PM (GMT -5)
This month .... I've been having to "go" and not been able to (much). At 8 am in the morning....they'll measure the amount of urine in my bladder. This just came on. Now I can't sleep due to fear and anticipation. (I'm ready to be there). I did just go a bit....which relieves the urge...for a bit.

I'd rather not go to the ER tonight....that's no fun. Sitting by the nice warm fire in my den is much preferred....at this point. Hopefully I'll make it till in the morning.

My stricture was dilated in May of '16. It was small.....I thought I was in the clear.

Hopefully....it's something else. (Like a stone in a ureter.....funny the things we wish for)
Posted 1/18/2018 11:56 PM (GMT -5)
Actually ... it was a bladder neck contracture. 10 fr in diameter ... so there was really no symptoms then.

now i can't get through a night with more than 2 hrs sleep....because of the urge. Then there's nothing to show for it. During the day....it's been ok...(just not much flow or amount)....which has kept my favorite defense mechanism .... (denial) .... well oiled.

Post Edited (island time) : 1/18/2018 10:02:46 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/19/2018 12:18 AM (GMT -5)
island time—
I feel for you, and totally get not wanting to go to the ER, esp. if you have an 8 am appointment to evaluate the problem. And depending on the hospital and triage, you could sit in the ER waiting room till dawn anyway. That said, let me gently remind you that a serious acute episode of urinary retention risks damage to the bladder and kidneys. It’s not merely a matter of whether you can bear the pain till morning. If your condition is substantially worse tonight than it’s been the past few nights and you’re totally locked up, go get help.
Posted 1/19/2018 2:18 PM (GMT -5)
island time-

I think you should go to the ER - a stretched or split bladder is irreparable. And it sounds like you could use a good night's sleep. Some guys self-cath for a while until it resolves
Posted 1/19/2018 6:26 PM (GMT -5)
It I feel for ya man. Sorry you are having these issues. Hope it resolves soon
Posted 1/20/2018 9:34 AM (GMT -5)
Thanks for the suggestions and well wishes SP, TA and Pratoman smile

The NP said my bladder was completely empty. They also did an ultra sound of my kidneys. Monday I get the results and a cystoscope will be done.

Post Edited (island time) : 1/20/2018 7:52:49 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/20/2018 6:14 PM (GMT -5)

island time said...
Thanks for the suggestions and well wishes SP, TA and Pratoman smile

The NP said my bladder was completely empty. They also did an ultra sound of my kidneys. Monday I get the results and a cystoscope will be done.


Good! How you feeling? Did they cath you? Or you peeing fairly well now?
Posted 1/20/2018 8:58 PM (GMT -5)

Saipan Paradise said...

island time said...
Thanks for the suggestions and well wishes SP, TA and Pratoman smile

The NP said my bladder was completely empty. They also did an ultra sound of my kidneys. Monday I get the results and a cystoscope will be done.


Good! How you feeling? Did they cath you? Or you peeing fairly well now?

My appt. was only with a Nurse Practitioner. She put a machine on my bladder which showed there was no urine in my bladder even though it felt as if I needed to pee at the time

Today I've been peeing pretty well with no real false urges. I'm on meds for over-active bladder which I hope is helping.

Next week is the cystoscope. That'll tell the tell as to what's really going on and what's not.

I believe I get scared and anxious.....of retention....and I panic.

Anyway.....let's see what this cystoscope shows.

BTW.....if anyone reading this is scared of a cystoscope.....ask for propofol....and the right doctor will give it to you. That's what I'm going to have.. I've had 2 of these things already and the pain .... well.... hurt is an understatement. lol Some it doesn't hurt.....I'm not "some".

If the stricture has come back....that bridge will be crossed next week.

Thanks for asking sp. I live alone....so at night...my mind....closes in on itself.

And thanks to the forum as well. It's cool to have someone knowing what's going on.
David

(they also drew blood for another PSA. The good news about pee problems once you've had a stricture....you don't worry about PSA!) smile smile

Post Edited (island time) : 1/20/2018 7:04:34 PM (GMT-7)

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