I suffer from radiation cystitis of the bladder, sometimes when I’m about to are after a bowel movement I get extreme bladder cramping. I also have a in dwelling catheter This often passes after about 10 seconds but it can be intense. I take Oxybutynin, but to be honest it doesn’t seem to be very effective. I’ve heard drugs like Amitriptyline can sometimes be very effective. I just wondered if anyone has any other recommendations that might help me. Thanks
Hello TheGreatHealer . Not experienced this myself, but just let me welcome you to the group. Cystitis is something that comes up here often. Hopefully someone with experience of cystitis will be along with some advice. Best wishes.
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