Lately, past few months, I have been noticing that I am having trouble starting urination. I CAN urinate, but it takes me about 1-5 minutes to get started. I have to really focus on relaxing all my muscles "down there" and I know I am relaxing enough because my jpouch will empty itself.
My husband thought that maybe my bladder muscles are strained from pushing too hard to empty my jpouch at times. He may be on to something, but it is rare that I really need to push hard to empty my pouch. My stools are usually loose enough for me to have no problem.
Anyone have any thoughts or similar experiences? I tried searching on the internet, but all I can come up with is prostrate problems ... obviously doesn't pertain to me! lol
Also - little background info. Had the 3 step jpouch surgery in 2005 and a c-section in 2009. Three experiences with blockages, but 2 were in 2005 when I still had my colostomy bag and the other was right after my c-section in 2009. I have had pouchitis a few times, but not since 2009. So I am basically in pretty good GI health at the moment. Never had any gynecological issues either.
Thanks in advance for your input
My husband thought that maybe my bladder muscles are strained from pushing too hard to empty my jpouch at times. He may be on to something, but it is rare that I really need to push hard to empty my pouch. My stools are usually loose enough for me to have no problem.
Anyone have any thoughts or similar experiences? I tried searching on the internet, but all I can come up with is prostrate problems ... obviously doesn't pertain to me! lol
Also - little background info. Had the 3 step jpouch surgery in 2005 and a c-section in 2009. Three experiences with blockages, but 2 were in 2005 when I still had my colostomy bag and the other was right after my c-section in 2009. I have had pouchitis a few times, but not since 2009. So I am basically in pretty good GI health at the moment. Never had any gynecological issues either.
Thanks in advance for your input
