Weird Problem... Don't Laugh

[Smeggy]

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.

[Whamo]

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?

[Cordelia]

    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. 

[Rerun]

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.

[monrein]

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.

[Smeggy]

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.

[boswife]

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...

[jeannea]

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.

[okarol]

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!