Bladder problems

Former Member over 5 years ago

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Hi all. I have just had my first chemo round following being diagnosed with ovarian cancer and I am constantly awake at night and during the day having to go multiple times to the loo for a wee. I have had a urine test and it’s come back clear. I am on antibiotics anyway but is making no difference does anyone have any solutions or had the same problem?

Nell Beancounter over 5 years ago

Hi Susanw1,

Yes, I had the same problem at first. Are you on carbotaxol? I put it down to the gallons of water that I was drinking to help flush the chemo out of my system and avoid damage to my kidneys. I have now had 4 rounds of chemo and happily things seem to have gradually improved over the last couple of months. I’m not sure why, maybe my body has adjusted to the extra hydration. I now don’t have to get up in the night to wee, I just lie there awake because I can’t go out anywhere to burn any energy off or wear my brain out!

Best wishes, Nell xxx

Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to Nell Beancounter

Hi Nell thanks for the reply it’s reassuring that it went away. Can you do some exercise videos to burn the energy I have had the same problem with lying awake but found a walk and videos helpful.

Nell Beancounter over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

Yes, I’ve been walking each day and trying to exercise. I think it must be mental stimulation I’m lacking!

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