Urination frequency

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I have problems with urinating a few times every hour. I was checked

for Diabetes. My gynecologists said after having four children and

having large babies and carrying them low had led me to need a

bladder tuck.

I thought maybe it was from the pinched nerve and discs problems I am

having. I did a web search to help one of the group members get some

advice on pelvic pain and I came across the website http://www.fms-

help.com/bladder.htm which is one of Dominie's articles. There is a

lot of reading there but I hope to learn something helpful. I did

some further research and found out that irritable bladder syndrome

comes along with the territory when you have fibro. Wow, I was

finally glad to know I had a reason for having it. Although knowing

that it is a true condition does not make it any easier to handle. I

mean come on already, what does Fibro " NOT " cause us to have right? I

go through so much toilet paper. I also leak urine and have to change

my underwear at least 5 times a day. I cannot get past my pride to

start using those large granny pads. I had a hysterectomy 9 years ago

and was glad to give up those pads. I am only 43 and feel I am too

young to except the fact I need them. I was hoping to reserve those

for my 80's or 90's. It is so hard knowing I smell of urine. It is

not a pleasant smell and I am unable to use body spray due to asthma

and allergies. I have to take 2 to 3 showers a day just to feel

fresh. At times, my urine smells strong like cat urine, a very high

ammonia smell. I never get burning, itching, or any irritation from

wiping so much, which is a good thing. Also, my underwear gets

stained really dark. I have bleached them and used peroxide and also

tried vinegar. I get tired of putting on stained underwear because

even though they are clean they make me feel unclean. I have had to

buy new ones, which costs almost $8 now for a pack of 5. So I guess

if I could swallow my pride it would probably be cheaper to buy the

depends. I am single and have no man to share my bed with because if

I had to be intimate I feel it would not allow me to be comfortable.

My 12-year-old son has mentioned to me several time that I smell.

Well he is not trying to hurt my feelings he is just stating the

obvious. But I become so self-conscience when I go somewhere. Thanks

guys for listening me to vent one very painful, private and personal

situation.

Gena