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Interstim for urinary retention

Posted by hdwoman @hdwoman, 1 day ago

I'm in a minority of women who has developed urinary retention. Everything known to man has been tried, except one. The Interstim procedure. I'm scheduled for 6/24. In the meantime, I have to be cathed weekly, but it always leads to a UTI which leads to retention. Vicious circle. I desperately need help and pray someone who's reading this can help.

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dlydailyhope | @dlydailyhope | 20 hours ago

@hdwoman
Do they know the cause of your urinary retention and how long have you had this?

There are neurological causes of urinary retention. What tests and imaging have they done (ultrasound, MRI, CT scan, etc.)? Have you seen a neurologist?

What are all of your current symptoms beyond urinary retention? You may want to have your brain and cervical spine checked with MRI to see if there is anything affecting your central nervous system and communication to your bladder. I have cervical spine compression/myelopathy and it can cause urinary retention or control issues plus many other symptoms below your neck.

1. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15427-urinary-retention
2. https://www.healthline.com/health/urinary-retention
3. https://www.bladderandbowel.org/bladder/bladder-conditions-and-symptoms/urinary-retention/
4. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-is-it-hard-for-some-women-to-empty-their-bladders
5. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4271374/
6. https://www.bladderandbowel.org/bladder/bladder-conditions-and-symptoms/urinary-retention/

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hdwoman | @hdwoman | 15 hours ago
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@dlydailyhope

@hdwoman
Do they know the cause of your urinary retention and how long have you had this?

There are neurological causes of urinary retention. What tests and imaging have they done (ultrasound, MRI, CT scan, etc.)? Have you seen a neurologist?

What are all of your current symptoms beyond urinary retention? You may want to have your brain and cervical spine checked with MRI to see if there is anything affecting your central nervous system and communication to your bladder. I have cervical spine compression/myelopathy and it can cause urinary retention or control issues plus many other symptoms below your neck.

1. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15427-urinary-retention
2. https://www.healthline.com/health/urinary-retention
3. https://www.bladderandbowel.org/bladder/bladder-conditions-and-symptoms/urinary-retention/
4. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-is-it-hard-for-some-women-to-empty-their-bladders
5. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4271374/
6. https://www.bladderandbowel.org/bladder/bladder-conditions-and-symptoms/urinary-retention/

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Thank you so much for your reply!

To add to your list, I've had a cystectomy done too. Showed nothing.

I thought I did my due diligence, but you've given me a plethora of info I need to check out.

Thank you again!

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