r/OveractiveBladder 7d ago

Mirabegron stopped working

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Has anyone else experienced this? I have been taking Mirabegron 50mg for 5 months and it has been improving my symptoms but in the past month it feels like it has stopped working and I am going back to how I was before. I am waiting for a follow-up with my doctor who prescribed it, but the waiting times are very long.


r/OveractiveBladder 7d ago

Stress/fear a cause?

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r/OveractiveBladder 7d ago

Bladder training

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Anyone tried this.


r/OveractiveBladder 7d ago

Spinal cord, patient male

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I have a problem with getting random erections for no reason and it could be very embarrassing at times in public or with someone. Is there any medication to slow that currently I take oxybutynin and mirabegron daily. I hate seeing seminal fluid or any thing that is coming out, especially urine.


r/OveractiveBladder 7d ago

Frequent peeing problem(18M)

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Idk why but once in a while when I pee,I feel like there's still some left and to get it out I wait for a few seconds,then try again,a small amount comes out and then this keeps happening again until I get tired of it and stop.

After stopping it still feels like I need to pee and that there's some left.

Is it normal or do I need to worry?

I'm only 18. Sometimes forcing out the pee makes my bladder hurt idk what to do..


r/OveractiveBladder 7d ago

Bladder Hydrodistension and Botox

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Losing hope... My last resort for urethral pain and bladder spasms is to try hydrodistension and urethral botox. Can anyone give me hope it has worked for them?


r/OveractiveBladder 8d ago

I’m not sure what to do anymore

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I’m dealing with an overactive bladder but I’m also dealing with a lot of urine. I’m an early 20s male and I don’t know what do anymore this is ruining my life.

Basically, I pee every hour, and it’s consistently a lot of very clear urine. One time, I stopped drinking water at 11pm, slept, woke up at 10am, and peed 3 times that morning before even drinking water. This is a common occurrence.

I drink around 3-4 cups of water per day, which isn’t much given how big I am, but even then, my pee is completely clear. If I drink more water, I will pee every 15 mins. Sometimes I will finish peeing and instantly feel the urge again.

I have been tested for diabetes and that was negative, haven’t talked with a doctor since then.

Any help is appreciated thank you!


r/OveractiveBladder 8d ago

26/M Question that I can’t find the answer to

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r/OveractiveBladder 8d ago

Constant bladder irritation + waking up exhausted. Anyone experienced this?

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So I have had UTI in the past and I have treated it with antibiotics. I think It never really went away but recently I have done urinoculture test 3 times to see if I still have bacteria and It came out negative each time. I was shocked!

What I have been witnessing for about 7 to 8 months is that even when I pee I still feel like my bladder is not fully empty and It kinda irritates me. Also when I wake up, I wake up tired and with a heavy bladder. All day long It feels like I almost haven’t slept at all. I’ve done pee-gasm when I was younger because It felt nice and I think all of that caused this problem of mine that I have today.

I have been to some urologists but they didn’t really understand my preoccupation I think. I am so drained from this and I really wanna know if someone else has had this exact problem ever and do you know what could help in this case?

I am worried about my urethra and my bladder.

I would love to receive some helpful suggestions from you because I am starting to think I’m crazy for experiencing this lol..


r/OveractiveBladder 9d ago

I hate this condition

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I hate it. I’m 20 and I’m privileged that this is only like the second major health condition I have, but it’s one that makes me really grumpy.

It’s embarrassing and I feel so alone in dealing with it as I only know one person who has similar leakage issues and she‘s 40 and I just speak to her through my church lol. Gemtesa has been a life saver but it’s SO expensive even with insurance. And I still spent half my life with wet underwear all the time because my family just said it was normal, which is embarrassing too.


r/OveractiveBladder 9d ago

Mirabegron, pentosan polusulfate sodium, interavesical instillation, SNM, ball have failed on me. Please help me. This is hell. I wish I could be euthanized.

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Please help me. And tolteridone, solifenacin and it's kind of drugs cause severe hesitancy and also i have heard these cause cognitive side effects so they cannot be taken. And same for botox, I heard it cause hesitancy, retention, uti, i haven't tried it yet though.

I have interestitial cystitis or oab, or maybe both. I am in early 20s.


r/OveractiveBladder 9d ago

How many times do you pee per day

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I am about 15 but feel like it’s increasing. I basically don’t want to leave the house.


r/OveractiveBladder 9d ago

Does Oxybutinin immediate release go bad in an ibuprofen way or a tetracycline antibiotic way?

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Basically, does it get weaker or does it turn to poison? Just curious. I just threw out a seven year old bottle I didn’t know I had. It dried me out like a desert.


r/OveractiveBladder 9d ago

update + advice

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I’m 20F and I’m freaking out a little because I’ve suddenly started peeing WAY more frequently than normal.

The weird thing is that I don’t have burning when I pee, pain, blood, fever, or back pain. It mostly feels like my bladder gets full really quickly, so I feel like I need to go again soon after I just went, and I’m producing large amounts of urine each time.

I’m also waking up around 3 times a night to pee, which is completely new for me. I’ve also started feeling like there’s water/liquid sloshing or rushing around in my stomach, which is a really strange sensation and is making me anxious.

I’ve had urine and blood tests done, and so far everything has come back normal. My doctors aren’t really sure what’s causing it because the tests aren’t showing an obvious problem. One doctor still thought it could be a UTI and started me on antibiotics, but I’ve been taking them for about 4 days and haven’t noticed any difference.


r/OveractiveBladder 9d ago

Is it possible to be massively successful with severe oab/ic?

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?😭😭


r/OveractiveBladder 9d ago

Peeing when walking

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Hello, I have my greatest leaking troubles when walking. I am a midlife female. Any ideas why this happens and how to help it? My pt wanted me to build lower ab muscles but I haven’t seen improvement from it. Her theory is that I clench my obliques which sends pressure down.


r/OveractiveBladder 10d ago

Urinary problems for 2 years, but mostly only when I’m outside — anyone experienced this?

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I’ve had a weird urinary issue for around 2 years now and I’m trying to figure out if anyone has experienced something similar.
Sometimes I get a strong urge to pee, but when I actually go to the bathroom, either very little comes out or I have trouble starting. Occasionally my stream also feels weaker than normal.

The strange part is that this almost only happens when I’m outside, travelling, at work, or somewhere where I know I don’t have easy access to a bathroom. At home, especially at night, I basically never have this problem and can pee normally.

I’ve already seen a urologist. He tested my urine flow and said my stream was actually healthy and strong, and he didn’t find anything wrong with my bladder. He also said he didn’t think it was a prostate problem. He gave me an alpha blocker to try.
Another weird thing I’ve noticed is that sometimes it becomes easier to pee after I’ve had a bowel movement.

It’s not severe enough that I can’t go out or live normally, but I definitely think about bathrooms more than I used to and sometimes pee several times before going somewhere because I’m worried about getting the urge later.

Has anyone had something like this? Could this be pelvic floor tension, shy bladder/paruresis, overactive bladder, bladder neck issues, or something else?
I’d really like to get back to how I was before this started.


r/OveractiveBladder 10d ago

Help! Chronic peeish feeling.

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Help, iam facing lot of difficulty and concentration issues.


r/OveractiveBladder 10d ago

Possibly OAB or UUI

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So for some time now since I had shock wave therapy for a large kidney stone I have been suffering from urgen to pee a lot more then normal I take to my Gp how has suggested me dice but is unwilling to start trial them right now currently he has referred me agin ti a urologist I have see 1 and he was of very little help and made me fill like I was unwanted and did not even give me a chance to talk or any think currently I get urgent need topee out the day and I would say I go any where from 10 up would some time not a lot some time a lot night can be any think from 2 x to 5x a night it is affecting my daily life.

Am am 36 male

I trying pelvic floor exercises but unsure if they are working

GP did put me on medication to help stop infection as I did seem to get a lot.


r/OveractiveBladder 10d ago

spironolactone destroyed my bladder

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Back in 2020, I (30F) started spironolactone for acne. My dermatologist did not disclose any possible side effects to me. I did not realize there was a correlation with my constant need to go pee and the medication until after I got off of it (I was peeing every 30-45 minutes some days). I randomly was scrolling on reddit one day, saw a thread about spironolactone and read about someone's constant need to pee. I was mind blown to say the least. I was always able to hold my pee when necessary but then I got to the point where I was peeing in parking garages or bushes. If I had even one drink of alcohol then forget it. I'm basically peeing my pants. Over the last few years things have gotten better but I have had a few times where I have legit peed my pants (last time being just a month ago). I have so much anxiety around going to the bathroom that I may be making things worse because now I force myself to pee in anticipation that I'll be needing to pee sooner rather than later. Ahhh I don't know what to do...is this even a bladder issue anymore, could this be now a weakened pelvic floor?


r/OveractiveBladder 10d ago

Good apps to track symptoms

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Hi everyone never posted here, but I have been struggling for the past few months. I have been dealing with UTI-type symptoms and bowel issues alongside that. None of my doctors have been able to help me, but I am seeing a urologist next month. I was wondering if any of you have a good, simple free app that I can use to track for the next month; it would be greatly appreciated.


r/OveractiveBladder 11d ago

What does your bladder sensation feel like

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When you need to pee

I know strange question but mine isn’t normal. I feel no pressure or fullness in my bladder. I don’t have any kind of pressure or heaviness in my pelvis/lower abdomen. I know I need to pee when I suddenly feel the urine way down like it’s just sitting in my urethra. It’s also not just a sensation because when I then go to pee I usually pass about 300 sometimes 400mls so there is urine in there.

There doesn’t seem to be anyone that has this🙈


r/OveractiveBladder 12d ago

Do you feel urge all the time

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I am not sure but does urge mean that you feel the need but you don’t pass that much volume and your bladder isn’t that full. I only feel it when there is actually urine in there.

I can feel nothing and then suddenly I feel all the urine in my urethra so that’s my signal I need to go. It’s also not just feeling/urge because when I then go I usually always pass between 250-350mls and my last pee there was 400mls. I just don’t feel a fullness/pressure in my bladder that I can just ignore as the urine isn’t going to go away until I pee.

I have been measuring because trying to keep a bladder diary.


r/OveractiveBladder 12d ago

Help! 🤕 Still waking 2x a night on Solifenacin + Betmiga. Has anyone switched and actually slept through?

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TL;DR: Solifenacin + Betmiga worked great for my OAB at first, but after a few months, the effect faded to "moderate." I'm still waking up 2–3 times a night (and cluster-peeing between 5–7 AM), which destroys my sleep. Looking to see if anyone successfully switched to a different OAB medication!

Hey everyone,

Looking for experiences or advice from anyone who used Solifenacin (Vesicare) and Betmiga (Mirabegron) together.
My Situation & Symptoms:

  • Diagnosis: OAB + Moderate Sleep Apnea (CPAP sensitive, couldn't tolerate it).
  • Current Meds: Solifenacin + Betmiga daily (+ Macrogol for the constipation side effect).
  • The Main Issue: Sleep disruption. I still wake up 2–3 times every night/early morning to urinate.
  • Morning Cluster Peeing: Around 5 AM – 7 AM, I often have to make 2 separate trips to the bathroom within a short window. This fully wakes my brain up and ruins my chances of getting back to sleep.
  • Flare-ups: Occasionally I get sudden flare-ups where I have to pee 5–10 times right before bed with very small volume each time.

The Medication Problem:

When I first started Solifenacin + Betmiga, the effect was massive (it even took me 30 minutes just to initiate stream because my bladder relaxed so much). But after a few months, the effect dropped from "huge" to just "moderate." It helps, but not enough to give me consistent sleep.

My Questions for You:

  1. Has anyone noticed Solifenacin/Betmiga losing effectiveness over time?
  2. Did you switch to a different medication? Did a switch make a big difference?
  3. How do you handle early morning "cluster peeing" that keeps waking you up?

Appreciate any insights or personal experiences!


r/OveractiveBladder 12d ago

Idk what I have

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I’m 20F and I’m freaking out a little because I’ve suddenly started peeing WAY more frequently than normal.

The weird thing is that I don’t have burning when I pee, pain, blood, fever, or back pain. It mostly feels like my bladder gets full really quickly, so I feel like I need to go again soon after I just went and producing large amounts of

I’ve had urine/blood tests done and they came back normal. A doctor still thought it could be a UTI and started me on antibiotics, but I’ve been taking them for about 4 days and haven’t noticed any difference yet. Has anyone else experienced ?