Can Crohn's cause frequent urination?

[Everly]

Hello.

Since the 7th of the month I've been in a flare, and have been put back on entocort. Although before I was put back on entocort, since the 9th I've been having frequent urination. It varies from 5-10 minutes, to an hour. When it's at it's worst right after I go and stand up, I feel as if my bladder is full again. There's a constant pressure that becomes uncomfortable the fuller my bladder becomes, but most of the time when I go there's hardly anything that comes out.

I've been tested for a UTI twice- both dipstick and cultures coming back negative for bacteria. Although my WBC, RBC, and protein are usually high. I am not sexually active so theres no concern for any STD's. There's no pain, although I do have some occasional burning when I go. The pressure is the worst when I move around or talk.

So overall, along with my Crohn's flaring, I've been having to pee nonstop. It's very uncomfortable. My doctor treated me with two rounds of Cipro, and I feel occasional relief but the urgency and frequency come right back when I'm off it.

Is frequency possibly the sign of a fistula forming? It terrifies me, and although I'm doubtful since my Crohn's was so mild, id just like to know if inflammation can cause pressure on the bladder. Because it's really concerning me and I've been very uncomfortable.

 

[Kev]

Are you also on any 5-ASA's? My 5-ASA used to cause increased bladder output, colored the same as the pills (hence it was easy to make the connection).

Have you had your sugar levels tested? Any family history of diabetes? Has your doctor scheduled you for an x-ray or ultra-sound? To see if there is anything near your bladder.

That's all I can come up with... All the best.

 

[Axelfl3333]

I sometimes find I,m widdling a lot because my medication and occasional bouts of the trots dehydrate me,you said your flaring up your probably drinking more than normal,no bad thing.all the best good luck

 

[nogutsnoglory]

Although an infrequent side effect, frequent urination can occur from Entocort http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-220...=22007&drugname=Entocort+EC+Oral&pagenumber=6

 

[vonfunk]

When I was on steroids I had to pee all the time. It was one of the least destructive, but more annoying side effects.

 

[Spootage]

I've been taking three different medications for the last 8 days and have found myself waking up 1-3 times in the middle of the night to pee, which never happens.

I don't have any answers for you, but just wanted to advise that I too am having this issue, so you are not alone.

 

[Grumbletum]

Hi Everly. Sorry to hear you are having bladder issues :-( They are very frustrating, I know. With a fistula to the bladder, there are usually other symptoms - air bubbles in the urine or actually passing air when you pee, dark and/or nasty smelling urine being the main ones. I also had a lot of pelvic and lower back pain with mine.
Like Kev says, an imaging test is the best way to determine if there is bladder involvement or not. Do you have an appointment to see your GI again?

 

[Beach bum]

Hello , I have always had on and off issues with my bladder.I do find it is worse in a flare , I think it could be due to pressure.
But I also seem to have become increasingly sensitive to soaps , perfumes and even panty liners ( I now only use hypo-allergenic ones and never allow soap down there - I even have to be careful rinsing off my shampoo in the shower).
I also find cranberry juice helps to ease sting and urgency and have been dong some pelvic floor exercises to help , it all adds up to make things more tolerable but I do think there could be some link with inflammation in the tummy and crohns.

 

[Everly]

Thank you so much everyone for your responses! I had a few scans and there's no abnormalities with my kidneys or bladder. So I'm pretty convinced it just has to do with my Crohn's. I'm pretty tiny (5'1" and 91 pounds) so I do believe inflammation could definitely be causing it. Although, I hadn't had these symptoms with my first flare up. Oh well. I'm seeing my GI doctor in a couple of weeks so I'll see what she says. Thanks again! I hope you're all doing well!

 

[Beach bum]

You are welcome , hope you get some answers soon. I have just decided to try washing my undies with a hypo-allergenic powder too , to see if that helps. I am beginning to wonder if my medication could be making me hypersensitive to perfumes ect.



edit / update - first day today of hypoalagenic pants
And it is a big success so far :dance:

 

[jwfoise]

Hello , I have always had on and off issues with my bladder.I do find it is worse in a flare , I think it could be due to pressure.

I've had that same thought. I sometimes get a lot of bloating during a flare.

 

[Everly]

Well, the frequent urination has seemed to calm down almost completely. I don't have to go for two to three hours now. So strange how it just started out of the blue and stopped out of the blue...And I'm so glad to hear that things have improved for you as well, Beach!

 

[Spootage]

Mine has also significantly reduced. I'm very glad that we are both having some luck in this space.