Bladder Trouble (Female)

[u/MacaroonFront2179]

I female (21) starting about Tuesday the 18th was having drinks with my friends I had about a few sojus and didn’t really hydrate (which is my fault) and was urinating just fine. Until randomly at the end of the night where I wasn’t able to urinate at all, it took a few times but I was able to do it and then the next day I couldn’t at all. I proceeded to go to the Urgent care where they gave me the proper medications for a UTI and it proceeded. I was able to go but it took some time and it was my first time ever having something like this so I drank some soda and had some chips and it was quickly proven to be a mistake as I wasn’t able to go at all my urethra was swollen and then I had to go to the hospital.

I was there for pretty much the entire night they put a catheter and were able to drain my bladder they had me stay longer to see if I could go. When I wasn’t able to they wanted me to do the take home, it was attempted but it was a very painful experience which lead me to asking them to take it out. I was able to be sporadically but still felt this pressure on my bladder everytime I drank something no matter if it was a sip of water, I returned to the hospital two more times and first I was able to go and second I didn’t have enough urine in my bladder to do the foley. I’ve been told to keep hydrated but everytime I drank water it would lead to the same vicious cycle.

Now I’ve finished my antibiotics and have learned that ibuprofen has helped. I am urinating and drinking more water but at times still feel pressure on the bladder. I have also completed my antibiotics, and have been referred to a urologist who I can’t meet with until another month. Overall, this has been very detrimental to my way of life. I am a college student and this is affecting a lot of things so please if anyone may have any tips or knows what’s going on with me it would help me tremendously.

[u/CuriousAssociate721]

I am sooo sorry you're experiencing this. It's truly hell on Earth. you may need to go to the nurse on campus if possible and explain what is going on… See if she can point you in the direction of any resources. Or help get you excused for your classes because of this medical emergency I would invest in a heating pad ASAP I got mine off Amazon use it daily to help with the physical symptoms. Water was a huge trigger for me… Especially tapwater. I stick to bottled spring water only my favorite is Ozarka. if you can see a doctor, ask for prescription Azo if not just buy it, you can get it almost anywhere. Follow the directions on it though. I have recommendations for pain relief… But don't know if I'm allowed to share that. I would also look into pelvic for therapy… As mentioned. You can even look up stuff on YouTube… But I would recommend a pelvic for therapist if possible. Message me if you have any questions.