I am 64 yr old female... Diabetic..I
almost always have severe cramping upon
emptying bladder, frequent urination and
uncontrolled urination with strong urges.
I do not empty my bladder and almost
always feel that I still need to go after
I empty my bladder. I suffer with painful
pitted edema ( much worse lately) of lower
legs and feet.
I sleep with my feet elevated but they
rarely return to normal size anymore. I
have an upcoming dr visit and would like
to discuss how to address this problem.
I am on several medications including
urispas and ditropan xl which don't seem
to help. I have no heart disease or liver
disease as of 3 months ago lab tests. I
have perfect cholesterol levels, very good
blood pressure readings, blood sugar 3
month tests in the lower 8's. I have
taken captopril for over 10 yrs. Would
like an opinoin as to how symptoms may
relate and what type of specialist I
should ask for referral to. :?
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sandyallen
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 4580
Posted: 06-24-06 15:29pm
Hi there! I am not a dr, it could be
like a uti or from your diabetes, maybe
your dr can change some of your meds to
help you, like maybe give you some lasix
for your edema. I used to work for a
lady that was 58 and was a diabetic, she
had some of the same problems such as the
edema but her sugar level was generally
high, she was 58 and incontinent. Just
talk to your Dr., tell him/her the way it
is and see what your dr can help you
with.
Good luck to you!
Last edited by sandyallen on 06-24-06 16:07pm; edited 1 time in total
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senior
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Jun 2006 Posts: 8
Getting Old Is Rough...at Any Age Posted: 06-24-06 15:45pm
