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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: Smeggy on November 11, 2011, 03:08:07 AM
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I have a weird problem…
From the beginning then!
Sunday I went to Sydney to have a stent put into my chest for better dialysis… Monday I was put under for it and then put on the renal ward after I projectile vomited on the nurse and missed my vascular surgeon. Given 2 panadoles and two 5mg of Endone (had it before, it’s magic).
On Tuesday morning, I couldn’t pee. Told nurses, Doctor's who said ‘yeah, you’re in renal failure.’ So I went to dialysis and had 3ltrs taken without problem and I still couldn’t pee. Went home, tried all through the night and at 6:35am on Wednesday I peed about… 367ml.
This repeated again on Thursday and this time I only had 181ml in my bladder but it felt full. I went to Emergency (more like dragged by my mother) but they couldn’t warrant a catheter to be used or anything, though did diagnose me for Urine Retention.
It’s not the kidney giving me trouble it’s the fact I can no longer pee on command and have now resorted to using the shower hose to help me actually go (yes, I know, disgusting, but I do clean it afterwards). Any ideas?
Oh, Endone was ruled out for constipation as I haven’t really eaten since Sunday. And I can’t get a urine sample for a UIT check either.
Please… I'm in horrible discomfort, and none of my Doctor's give a crap cause it’s not about the kidney.
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You're not the only one. I am new to dialysis, and at first I could pee, but it has become a trickle. It is disturbing, but it is a part of renal failure, isn't it?
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:grouphug; Whamo,
My nurses tell me that eventually Dialysis dries you out over time. I've been on D for over a year though and I'm still peeing constantly though.
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Stopping the production of urine is normal for renal failure, but you should not feel like you have a full bladder either. I think it is odd that you 'feel' like you have to go pee and that you 'feel' like you have a full bladder. I would insist on a catheter to releave the pressure. At that point if nothing comes out then you can address the issue of 'feeling' full.
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You might have a urinary tract infection. Important to find out and treat if necessary with antibiotics. A Major symptom is the urge to pee and feeling like you still have to go once you have. Also the feeling of pressure in the bladder.
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No, its not that I'm worried about urine production part, its that I can't empty my bladder when I *do* have a full bladder.
As I said to my doctor, ignore the kidney part, focus on the bladder.
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i say get to another dr.... I understand where your comming from and their is a definate difference in what youe eperiencing besides Kidney failure. (imho) Very different feeling of full "bladder" vs just not peeing. Please check it out...
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You should find a urologist. The nephrologist doesn't know what to tell you. While it isn't fun to see a urologist, they have the knowledge you need. It could be related to your surgery (I don't know those drugs) or completely unrelated. But I would pursue it and find an answer.
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You should find a urologist. The nephrologist doesn't know what to tell you. While it isn't fun to see a urologist, they have the knowledge you need. It could be related to your surgery (I don't know those drugs) or completely unrelated. But I would pursue it and find an answer.
I agree. Good luck! :waving;