Does anyone else get this?

[blackcat]

This is probably going to sound very strange :dizzy: . Since I don't have a diognosis of ic yet I have no idea if others get this. I remember at the start of my bladder troubles I began to get this sensation after urinating that there was either a air bubble or tiny drop if urine still in my urethra. I don't recall ever feeling this before the bladder troubles began. After urinating if i sit down, sometimes I have to lean forward, it seems to get rid of that feeling (mostly). I can actually feel whatever it is, an air bubble or drop move out of my urethra, then i feel more comfortable again. It's now become some what of a habit, to sit down after to get rid of that feeling. I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this? :hmm:

[RedLione]

You know, I never would have been able to put it into words, but you hit the nail right on the head. I consider it to be a bit of urethral irritation. It almost feels as if the urethral opening might be swollen. Yes, I get it too.

[Mimi-in-Chicagoland]

I have to change positions to completely empty. I don't know that my feeling is what you're describing, but my uretha is extremely tiny. I have to rock back and forth. Its annoying. My mom asked me once why I didn't "squat" in public restrooms. I gave her a little "lesson" on what ICers had to go through just to pee.

[SheriG]

Thank you for putting it into words! That is exactly how I feel every single time I potty..... :dizzy: All the best to you~Sheri G

[Sarojini]

Yes, I get this all the time.... :) I'm glad you put it into words! I've often said that it feels like something is in my urethra after urination but an "air bubble" is a great way to put it, as that is how it feels!! In addition I have to sit in specific positions to pee (leaning way forward, knees raised up a little, etc) ... I guess all of this is more crap for IC patients to deal with *sigh* :)

[shinana]

I have alos experienced that air bubble feeling, but, thought it was just me. It sure is great to have a support group to resolve issues we can only express to other IC pts.
Please take care to all!
Diana

[jds2567]

Yes, everyone, I have experienced 'bladder flatulance'. My first post is on the cystoscopy board. I have not been officially diagnosed but I think IC is what I have. By the way, I am most comfortable when standing up and I sit at a desk all day. That gets kind of irritating.

[crystilclear]

IC is so weird with such a wide array of crazy symptoms. I have that to and have that too. Never thought it could be from the IC. I thought I was just weird. :dizzy: - Chris

[Dixiefireball]

i don't have that feeling all the time when i go to the bathroom but I do have it offen.

[shinana]

Thank you Lord for bringing me to this web site and the ability to share with others. Up until a week ago I thought I was alone and going crazy with all the symptoms, unable to relate with my family the pain of this disease.
So, to all of you "Thank YOU"
Diana

[blackcat]

And there was me thinking all this time I must be crazy! Luckily for me I don't find that sensation painful, just a really odd feeling. But it's nice to hear that I'm not the only one, not that I want anyone else to have any of this of course.

[blondiecat]

I too have that sensation when I urinate. Often times I will feel like I leak urine when I stand up:( Your description of the "air bubble" is what I have been feeling for years and has gotten worse this past year. Now I know what I can call it when I try to describe to my dr what I am feeling.

[heyma6_2000]

I also get that sensation and have an urge to push more after urinating to relieve it.. I recently read though that straining can cause additional iritation to the bladder so I am trying to break myself of that habit. I also want to ask if anyone notices a strange urine odor just prior to a flare-up..(usually first thing in the morning) mine is a musky kind of sweet odor and I can't get my doctor to take it seriously..she tells me everyones urine is stronger in the mornings when they first wake up.