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Sciatica and bladder spasms

Cada1150
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Hoping someone is also in the same boat as me!!

I've struggled with sciatica for years, my back went last Sunday (1 week ago) and on the Tuesday I started experiencing bladder spasms and struggle to pass a full wee (very slow stream and need a wee again within 5mins) 

Rang the doctors Friday and they recommended A&E as I was in excruciating pain.

They did bladder scans and it took 3 wees to finally empty (although it clearly wasn't empty as I weed again 10mins after being discharged) 

The hospital doctor said there's nothing wrong with me and gave me laxatives and said to monitor for a week as he said my pain is from being backed up (even though I have no issue passing No'2) 

Its now Sunday and my bowel is clearly empty but I'm still struggling to wee, doped up on pain medication for the spasms in my back and bladder and I just feel like I can't go on for another 5 days!!

Has anyone experienced anything similar?

Sorry to rant! I'm only 29 and it's affecting my career so it's getting me down :( thankyou.

  • Hello Cada1150,

    I'm sorry you've had these symptoms. It's important to keep your doctor informed if your symptoms have changed or haven't improved after the week on laxitives. There is information on sciatica here, which might be useful. I hope your doctor can get to the bottom of your symptoms.

    Best wishes,

    Moderator Anastasia

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Anastasia

    I rang my doctor for a call back yesterday because there's still no change and I'm in agony. But I've not received a call back yet :( 

    Taking the laxatives haven't helped in the slightest as I'm still struggling to wee and I have a constant ache in my bladder, I've never been so bloated and sore!

    Only a few more days till I can speak to a professional again.

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