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Epidurals and Interstitial Cystitis

lindsayr2003lindsayr2003
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Just wondering if any of you had any problems after the birth when trying to urinate.  I am concerned about it if the catheter is in for a very long time.  Did it cause more bladder spasms?

 TIA!

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Re: Epidurals and Interstitial Cystitis

  • hriesen4hriesen4
    I don't even know what interstitial cystitis is! Ha.  I had my epi for like 2 hours.  They asked me to pee before I got it, but I couldn't empty my bladder b/c of the contractions were so strong.  I tried really hard, too.  I did not get a catheter for the entire time, either.  When I was pushing, my OB inserted it, drained my bladder, and took it back out.  She told me she was doing it, but I didn't really have a clue.
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  • leah1615leah1615
    No, I didn't have this, but the catheter was so worth it! I had to pee so bad for hours, but the contractions hurt so bad that I couldn't get out of bed! What a relief when I finally got the epi and the catheter drained my bladder!
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  • LizzieTimLizzieTim

    Yes is the short answer. I had the epi and a catheter in for a while, like hours. Not sure exactly how long.

    I had urinary issue pre-PG, but never figured them out. They always felt like a UTI or bladder infection, but I never tested positive for infection. I actually think they may have been horomonal. I also wonder if i have Interstitial Cystitis.

    Anyway, about 2 weeks PP I started having those symptoms - not sure if it's from having the catheter or if it's horomonal.

    Not sure if this helps?

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  • realisticdreamsrealisticdreams member

    I didn't get an epi but I do have interstitial cystitis & was worried about getting catheter, so I was happy I didn't have too. 

    It's nice to see someone else who has it.  How often do you have flare ups?  Are you on any daily meds?  I was on vesicare but had to quit before TTC, I have an appt to see a IC specialist, but It feels kinda of like a waste of time.  Not liek they can do anything.  Luckily I don't flare that often 3-4 time a year. 

    DD1(4):VSD & PFO (Closed!), Prenatal stroke, Mild CP, Delayed pyloric opening/reflux, Brachycephaly & Plagiocephaly, Sacral lipoma, Tethered spinal cord, Compound heterozygous MTHFR, Neurogenic bladder, Urinary retention & dyssynergia, incomplete emptying, enlarged Bladder with Poor Muscle Tone, EDS-Type 3. Mito-Disorder has been mentioned

    DD2(2.5): Late term premie due to PTL, low fluid & IUGR, Reflux, delayed visual maturation, compound heteroygous MTHFR, PFAPA, Bilateral kidney reflux, Transient hypogammaglobulinemia, EDS-Type 3


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