Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Do I Really Have IBS?

Wendy! I have had urination problems as well, and the onset of those problems coincides with my stomach problems. I saw a urologist, they gave a catheter and told me I had a bunch of pee residue in my bladder, and they also did a standard pelvic exam. They couldn't say why I was holding onto that extra pee, though! And nothing seemed inherently wrong with me "down there." They scheduled me for some more tests, which I will have to cancel. The bill I got from the consultation (which included the pelvic and catheter) cost me waaaay too much out of pocket. I can't afford to go back! I have crappy insurance, I guess...

Anyway, my primary care physician has referred me to a urologist/gyno specialist, so maybe I can find out what is really wrong with me. Because like you, I have pain during and after sex. Hopefully they will be able to help me. Maybe you should see one of these specialists, and not just a standard urologist? If you are having vaginal problems along with your bladder problems, that is.

I am starting to wonder if my GI doc is a quack as well... I got the so called "results" of my colonoscopy/endoscopy combo, and the doc says "everything is OK!" Can you believe that? But why am I still having symptoms? So what the heck is wrong with my body? Basically, it's something he can't help me with, and something that I have to just deal with! He also told me I don't have to worry about what I eat. I brought up Heather's diet to him, and he said, "Umm, OK, give it a try, I guess..." What the hell?

So, I am totally frustrated. I want my body to go back to normal, the way it was back in 2004! When I didn't have any poo problems OR pee problems. Could the pee problems be caused by the poo problems? Is the stuff that's stuck in my colon and intestines interfering with the way my bladder functions?

My bowels have calmed down quite a bit with Heather's diet, but they are still not PERFECT. I no longer have to "go" a dozen times a day, and I actually jump for joy when I have fewer than 3 a day. That is good, but I still wonder if I will ever be normal again. I want to eat the stuff that I used to eat, you know? (yes, of course you do!)

OK, enough of my rant! I wish you lots of luck with your upcoming appointments. If you find out anything interesting from your gyno, let me know! I think we have some of the same issues in that department...

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