Pain In Bladder Area

[barry1010]

My wife is once again awake in pain. She has been suffering for three weeks with a constant dull ache and heavy feeling in the region of her bladder with sudden sharp cramps when the pain spreads to her lower back and thighs.
She describes it as very similar to period pains but she had a full hysterectomy many years ago.

This isn't cystitis as she has no burn or pain passing urine although she is having to wee more often.

She does get some relief from OTC painkillers.

She feels as if something is twisting her bladder. Any ideas what could cause it?
No blood, pee looks normal and clear although she does feel under the weather

[calmck]

No idea but I would suggest a visit to the doctor. Could be something or nothing. Not very helpful I know but three weeks would suggest investigation needs to be done

[dannyk13]

Bladder stones? Whatever it is she needs to see her GP.

[barry1010]

Thanks, both. I've asked her to see the GP but she is reluctant

[anneasquith]

GP.no other action is advised .

[dannyk13]

Barry //. I've asked her to see the GP but she is reluctant//
Then convince her to go,surely that is better than suffering as she appears to be.

[Sqad]

It could bw a number of things including sciatica, but nothing life threatening comes to mind.

I agree with the other posters in that a qualified hand needs to palpate your wife's abdomen.

See your GP, but don't Google ;-)

[pixie374]

If she won't go yet, can you at least drop in a urine sample? They might at least call her, then.

[pat2604]

Following on from Sqad, I get the same from my lower spine damage and sciatica. I presume it's neurological in my case. It comes and goes with me. It's often involves sharp stabbing pains too. But she should see her GP.

[pat2604]

It happens more if I get constipated and there's pressure on the bladder.

[pixie374]

The reason for my post, is just that, from experience nowadays "see the GP" is not always a straightforward option (particularly if she doesn't want to).
They seem determined to continue working remotely (think they have all gone skiing, tbh) and see patients only when necessary- in their view...
But, when you take a sample with a note of symptoms, you are moving the responsibility from the patient to the GP. And they won't ignore it, if they are unsure.
Some people are more likely to attend an appointment, if the GP has requested it, than to ask for one themselves.

[pat2604]

I feel so grateful that our medical practice has been active and accessible all through the last couple of years.

[pixie374]

Ah, good. Maybe it's just area then. Ours is making it as difficult as possible.

[barry1010]

My wife has made an appointment with our GP. Thanks all

[mallyh]

hope she feels better soon .in our area you have more chance of winning the lottery than seeing a doctor x

[barry1010]

We are very lucky with our GP, and we are thankful knowing that many others struggle to get appointments.