iv steroids and bladder prob

[derby42]

Hello again folks

I had a dose of steroids on Monday and began to feel a bit rotten yesterday. My bladder in particular was causing me trouble, up and down to the loo constantly.

 

This continued through the night, i was needing to pee all the time and i did actually go, it wasn't just the feeling of needing to go.

 

Has this got something to do with the steroids? I also had headache all the on Wednesday which is unlike me but its my bladder causing me the most trouble. I also started on tolterodine a week ago.

[Christina]

Hi Derby

 

One of the side effects of steroids is peeing a lot, they have a big effect on your kidneys. You will find it eases off soon. Headaches can also be a side effect, not nice but again, it passes.

 

Chris x

[Scully]

Hello Derby,

 

Well done for getting through the first dose of I've steroids. Yes, some of these side effects can be unpleasant but mercifully, they pass as Chris has said.

 

The most important thing to try to focus on is that when the infusions are completed, the side effects have passed, and you've had a few weeks rest following these huge doses. You will begin to feel better, the current replace has been helped on its way into the ether, and, if you rest as prescribed following the course, you will pick up again and feel better.

 

Thinking of you.

 

Scully

x

[derby42]

Thanks to you both.

 

Any idea how long this peeing thing will last? Its a relief that its down to the steroids but Im feeling crap and not sleeping isn't helping.

Up and down to the loo is bad enough in the day but all night too is draining. Should i be drinking more? Im not drinking because it seems to go straight through me.

Edited 23 Nov 2012, 12:05 pm by derby42

[Christina]

No need to drink excessively Derby. Just keep to your normal amount. You will find you will lose a few pounds too, as the steroids can cause diuresis. This peeing will last as long as you're on them, and then maybe a day after you finish, then it should revert to your normal pattern. Not sleeping and feeling generally crap is also usually a side effect I'm afraid. Steroids are a mixed blessing aren't they? Pain, hopefully with some gain in a wee while (no pun intended!).

 

Keep persevering!

 

Chris x

[derby42]

Thanks Chris.

I only had one dose though, on Monday and then this began yesterday. I have 2 more next week. They couldn't fit me in for 3 consecutive days. The only reason Im not sleeping is the frequent toilet trips. Its all come at once this week though, period lack of sleep and peeing.

 

As you say, no pain. .

[derby42]

Can i ask also about getting infection at this time? What about coughs and colds? My 8 year old has a cough at the moment, should i avoid him?

 

Thanks for your help.

[Christina]

It's really hard to avoid coughs and colds, especially from family members Derby. In theory it would be better not to catch it, especially when you're on steroids, but mostly viruses are caught from touching things infected people have touched. Some antibacterial hand gel might help, and some Dettol spray for door handles, taps etc. Anything, you and your son touch, really.

 

Chris x