Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Does anyone with IBS-C experience...

This question reminded me of an experience I had a while ago. I thought you might find it interesting as a fellow worrier!
I had some leaking going on for a few weeks which eventually turned into extremely painful urination. I assumed it was a bladder infection so I went to the doctor. However, negative for bladder infection after three tests.
My doctor said it might be cystitis and gave me a weeks worth of pills to try. If I still had pain after the pills were gone, they'd have to consider more invasive ways of figuring out what the issue was.
So, I went home and looked up cystitis on the internet and immediately started freaking out because it's kind of like IBS for your bladder. Feels like you're peeing razor blades but doctor's cannot find a reason and there isn't a cure.
I was SO stressed out and crying the whole week of taking those pills! I cursed my body for going wacko in another area. And why was it all related to going to the freaking bathroom for pete's sake???
I can't tell you how relieved I was when the pill cycle was over and I didn't have any pain! Phew! I haven't had any problems since then. My doctor said that sometimes women will have a brief case of leaking or painful urination that can't be linked to a UTI, and most are successfully treated with the drug he gave me.
Hopefully my story will ease your worries a little bit. Maybe the leaking is related to something that can be easily fixed! Definately go to the doctor!
Good luck!

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