Bladder infection & IBS

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Sharon Holroyd
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by Sharon Holroyd on Mon Jul 06, 2015 8:20 am

Re: Bladder infection & IBS

Hi Jane
It is common to experience some symptoms in relation to the menopause. Re self help, I would suggest looking at your drinking pattern, how much and what type of fluids you drink. recommended intake is @ 1.5 litres a day for most adults although this may vary due to exercise and environmental temperatures. A well hydrated bladder will help to fight infection. In relation to your IBS, it would be useful to keep a food diary and relate it to your symptoms, You may find some triggers in your diet that can be modified to help your symptoms. Also, look at the soluble / insoluble fibre in your diet - soluble fibre slows the gut motility and can lead to increased bloating, constipation and pain. Golden Linseeds used as a dietry supplement can help to regulate bowel action - in very simple terms in its seed format it is insoluble and therefore will speed up the gut, when ground to a powder, the linseed will slow things down. Finally wheat packs on your abdomen can help with the pain and also gentle abdominal massage.
Hope this is of help to you
Sharon Holroyd
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Dr Helen Webberley
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by Dr Helen Webberley on Mon Jul 06, 2015 2:29 pm

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Hi there, if you are having a change of bowel habit then this needs checking out by your GP before you blame it on the surgery.

Similarly if you have a bladder infection then you should have a urine test to make sure you are OK.

Menopause and surgery can rock the boat, and your trouble may settle, or maybe some HRT would be appropriate?

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Julie Jenks
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by Julie Jenks on Tue Jul 07, 2015 8:50 am

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Hello
Vaginal oestrogen plays an important role in keeping the vaginal and pelvic area rich in blood supply. Women, after menopause, who suffer with recurrent UTI's can benefit from vaginal oestrogen.
This is something you must discuss with your GP, as they are not suitable for every women, but, for sure, worth exploring if UTI's have become an issue (along with the other, very valuable, self help posted here).
Best wishes
Julie.
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Julie Thompson
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by Julie Thompson on Tue Jul 07, 2015 6:47 pm

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Hi Jane

Unfortunately abdominal surgery such as hysterectomy can sometimes leave women with symptoms of IBS, you might find the IBS Network Self Care Plan of great assistance with looking at how to manage your symptoms, please check out the link here http://www.theibsnetwork.org/the-self-care-plan/. Look at the area on diet for changes you can do yourself, if you feel diet is affecting symptoms, but if simple lifestyle changes do not help then you should ask your GP for a referral to a Dietitian to try the Low Fodmap Diet. To add to Sharon's advice - Golden Linseeds can help to reduce bloating symptoms, they act as a gel in the digestive tract helping to keep fluid in the bowel and soften the stool if you are suffering from constipation for example. You can buy the seeds at most supermarkets and health food shops also provide milled seeds - which one you choose is up to you. They can take some time (a few weeks or more) to be effective if you are constipated, increase your dose slowly over a few days to allow your bowel to adjust to each increase, up to three to four tablespoons can be taken as a maximum. They can be included in breakfast cereals and soups and you should ensure you have a small glass of fluid with each dose you take. Bladder symptoms are also common with IBS, again the Self Care Plan will give you information on other symptoms with IBS, symptoms away from the bowel are also common. The best person to help to manage your IBS is you - as you know what your symptoms are and as you have identified self care is certainly the way to start, please do get in touch if you need any more advice.
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Dr Nick Read
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by Dr Nick Read on Wed Jul 08, 2015 9:13 pm

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Unfortunately, the menopause can often be associated with an increase in physiological and emotional tension, causing a variety of symptoms. You say you had a hysterectomy. This can often bring on other pelvic symptoms involving the bladder and the bowel. If they removed your ovaries as well, your symptoms are likely to be much worse, because the lack of oestrogen may have emotional effects. You could consider HRT but you could also find out about mindfulness techniques to calm the bodily tension and reduce your symptoms. . ,. , .
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