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[nykrazychick]

hi.. since i dont have any pain really but use the bathroom 40+ times a day.. would removing my bladder help me at all? i have had this since i was 13 yrs old and now i am 26 yrs old. but only been on meds for 1 yr in this Nov. and nothing seem's 2 help at all not even alil.. well just vesicare at nite i can sleep about 4-5 hrs without waking up 2 use the bathroom but during the day wow i should move in2 the bathroom...........

[ICNDonna]

Are you seeing a urologist? It sounds like you may have overactive bladder and there are several different medications that might help. It might also help to put yourself on an IC diet, which you'll find at http://www.ic-network.com/handbook There are some things, such as sodas and coffee that can cause frequency even in a healthy bladder.

Bladder removal isn't something that's usually even considered unless there is endless severe pain and very little bladder capacity.

Donna

[DebbieD]

Please do not Jump in the Big Barrel. It is anot always that is Belive alot of that have had our Bladdrs Removed. I went through 16 surgeries before they removed mine. There are other Good Choices out there now compared to 20 years ago.

I agree with ICN Donna!


DebbieD

[nykrazychick]

oh ok yes i do a very over active bladder being deal with this half my life now i just want it 2 get better even just alil bit would be nice just feels like i go 2 the doc she annoys me changes my meds tell me it will work and it never does u know.. yes i am seeing a urologist.. i just want something 2 work here.. i get so depressed and cause all i do is urinate i don't work and have no life really i am 26 yr old and live at home..

[DebbieD]

Have the Uros. done any special tests or x-rays on you at all! Even a Cysto - with hydo?????


DebbieD

[nykrazychick]

just the test where she pokes u with that camera and fills ure bladder up..

[~*~Christine~*~]

I agree with what the other posters said. I don't think any rational surgeon will remove a persons bladder if there is no pain involved or if it's not diseased (i.e. cancer), due to the risks involved.
Especially, since you're quite young, there are a lot of problems that may occur if you have your bladder removed overtime which, could lead to them having to remove the bladder that was created from a part of your intestines and replaced with a bag, meaning you'd have to walk around with a catheter for life :ignore:
I know how awful it is to be young (21) and living with multiple health issues, except I have both pain and frequency. Sometimes it sounds like a good idea to just have the bladder removed but when you think about the bigger picture it might cause more harm in the long run