Crohn's flare and bladder symptoms

[SugarberryGA]

Just curious if anyone else notices an increased urge to urinate when having a Crohn's flare? I can definitely tell a difference when I'm flaring. It almost feels like a bladder infection, but I know it's not because of the other symptoms I have that go along with Crohn's. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Jmrogers4]

I don't have crohn's but my hubby and son do and yes they have the same issue. It was explained to my husband that the swelling he had during a flare put pressure on his bladder.

 

[niccj]

Hi I haven't been diagnosed but have a really painful time whenever I have what I assume to be a flare. I have been diagnosed as having interstitial cystitis and it is agony when it all flares up (like now ). It feels like labour contractions low in the pelvis and I have a constant need to urinate urgently. Nothing has worked for the pain so far but I've ordered a tens machine today in the hope that this helps.

 

[tzvia]

Sometimes that happens me be when I flare. I've been tested for UTI, and it's always neg, so I think it's Crohn's related.

 

[SugarberryGA]

Thanks for the replies. I have sort of suspected it's Crohn's-related for some time because I never wound up having a bladder infection and the pains I feel come and go according to how my bowels are behaving. :- /