Does long COVID affect the bladder? Here's what you should know - Online interview

Long COVID is a relatively new medical term that, unfortunately, many people are currently suffering from.
In this intriguing online interview, esteemed London-based consultant gynaecologist and urogynaecologist, Professor Vik Khullar, explains how long COVID can affect one's bladder function.
If you feel as though you are currently suffering from any of the symptoms outlined in the above video, make sure you contact Professor Khullar directly via his Top Doctors profile here today: www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/v...
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[@mattgericke4537]

You just nailed all my symptoms down to bladder, heart, POTS, and cognitive slowdown!

[@davek4547]

If you’re vaccinated it’s probably from the jab. Covid is relatively weak man.

[@lindadimichele4440]

Look up Dr Boon Lim and Dysautonomia

[@no_country_for_real_men]

Yes better than the worthless doctors in the u.s.

[@no_country_for_real_men]

Outstanding lecture regarding SARS-COV-2 COVID and almost 100 % spot on with the exception of people having the symptoms prior to COVID. That is incorrect. The vast majority of people such as myself did not have any symptoms prior to COVID. We were very healthy and in good shape. The signs and symptoms started after contracting SARS-COV-2 -- not before.

[@D-Fens_1632]

Sleep problems, massive anxiety, depression, constant urination, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, dizzy, shaky spells, etc. My doctor wanted to give me antidepressants and Paxlovid. I said "no thanks." It sucks when the people who are supposed to help you have no clue what to do.

[@mohinderkang1574]

You just nailed all my symptoms down to bladder. Absolutely accurate!!! Definitely had all these bladder symptoms!!! 2weeks post covid. Thank you so much for sharing this information! You have explained everything I'm going through!. This is the best vedio I have seen on this subject. I can not tahnk you enough

[@jmaris4eva]

I had a lot of long hall symptoms which mostly got better over time but the bladder irritation started like 5-6 months after having Covid and come and go, still now and it’s been 8 months since then Anyone else?

[@michaelc4457]

Same here, I have lower spine pain and constant bladder attacks making me urinate crazy amount of clear liquid. I can go to the bathroom and in 10 minutes get another attack having to urinate a huge amount again, it can go away for a few weeks and come back randomly and attack you for a few days and it's a nightmare at night going to the bathroom waking up 4-5 times.

[@mva3845]

Yes teen same exact thing and no solution. Urologist ignored this info. This problem didnt just come out of nowhere from a perfe tly healthy teen.

[@fastm3980]

I had Covid 2 weeks ago developed slight burning sensation during urinating. Urine test all negative and no discharge no foul smells some days I have a slight burn here and there and sometimes no. I drink plenty of water so going to the restroom more than 5 times a day is normal but nothing out of the ordinary. No blood nothing. I'm just going to stick to my plan of drinking pomegranate juice and live life as long as my blood work is normal. I hope everyone else heals quickly.

[@jenniferjennings4216]

Thank you so much for sharing this information! You have explained everything I'm going through!

[@amasawicki]

This is going on with me now for 2 weeks after being terribly ill.. and have been totally dismissed by 4 Dr's and staff ( like I am a hypochondriac which they have wrote and I have read in my chart online) except for my naturopath. No health insurance and total runaround. Have not had a uti in several years, so this validated everything I have been through. I have had most of these symptoms you have mentioned and now also doing non processed diet ( body will not tolerate any processed food, feel insulin resistant rash allergies, pain fatigue etc) chelation/ ozone therapy . Thank you for the insight, and it helps me know I am not crazy there are others.

[@Portia620]

You’re being gaslighted because they’re not intelligent enough to know their limits on the information that they have. This is a doctors that I said they called them selves gods they’re the ones to get people killed. That’s the worst doctor you do not want somebody like that.

[@Portia620]

Go to long Covid clinic! Don’t give up!!!!

[@no_country_for_real_men]

I'm a long COVID hauler and have been dealing with the same type of worthless doctors in texas for 3 years now.

[@no_country_for_real_men]

​@@Portia620 they have been ill for 2 weeks not 2 months or 2 years

[@kathleentrinity7367]

This is one of the clearest explanations I've heard for shortness of breath, dizziness, and other long covid symptoms.

[@debbiedavis8248]

So informative - there is hope for unexplained bladder problems now. Thank you for making this available. 07.55am

[@claremaskell7970]

I'm struggling to get the help I need for all of these symptoms but you have just validated me completely. Thank you so much. I'm going to share this with the GP. I have anaphylaxis in the mix which complicates.

[@MichaelHarris-lj2dt]

Best video I've ever seen too! Mentioned symptoms that I had that I didn't know were associated with long Covid.

[@ramsaymeldrum3964]

Thanks for uploading this content. Long Covid for 19 months. Increased frequency and urgency. Will now try an OTC antihistimine for a month. The idea of seeking medical advice to tackle these Long Covid issues is utterly comical for those patients in deprived areas. It's "emergency appointments" only, so until their accumulating symptoms have them in a dire situation, they are pushed towards online 'research' and self medicating.

[@nomimagic]

Hi Ramsay, did Your voiding symptoms improve?

[@nomimagic]

I have tried L Arginine and it helps

[@ramsaymeldrum3964]

@@nomimagic not particularly. Have since had a couple of tests and scans which, predictably, are 'okay' or inconclusive, but the problem persists. Similar for others I have spoken to. I do believe that the antihistimines have reduced some other symptoms, but only marginally.

[@ramsaymeldrum3964]

@@nomimagic thanks, I'll read more about this and possibly give it a trial. I have spent ££££s so far on supplements to tend to be a little cautious now! Glad it's helping you, truly.

[@nomimagic]

@@ramsaymeldrum3964 Thank You for your reply. I got these voiding issues almost 18 months ago when I contracted Covid 19 for the first time. I have been told I got Prostate Gland Inflammation and I came back home having antibiotics and hope to fight it off in 2 weeks. With every day of therapy, I felt worst and worst. I have realized it was not working in my case. What I have noticed, is the fact everything that works as muscle relaxant works. So it's about muscle contractions that give such symptoms. Cause when I go to bed I do sleep easily for the whole night without waking up, no urgency, no frequency. if it was inflammation of a bladder wall and so on it would not go to sleep... when I want to sleep. I have tried different herbs too... spending money? oh yes... You name it.,, I did the same. So finally after acute prostatitis, I have a nonbacterial one. CPPS syndrome. And it was getting better till when I got the second covid 3 months ago.

[@Tinyteacher1111]

This makes SO much sense! Thank you! I wish you were my doctor!

[@kerryhaque9312]

He is mine but I am 300 miles away and he is so dedicated as NHS and Private I honestly don’t know when he sleeps. I see him privately but he is at ST Mary’s NHS as of 15 odd years ago you had the right to see the dr of your choice. It goes before the Gp practice manager etc. I had mine accepted for professor Shelling in London for AF I lived in the south but he was private or a very long wait I don’t know why we didn’t use insurance but I did see him and very reassuring and then when north the most lovely mapping cardiologist but after 6 years and preparing for cryoablation. He tragically had a heart attack at 52. I felt like I lost a friend. Professor Khullar after 2 urologists since the symptoms gave no answers I didn’t really want the 4 diagnosis but just knew then a few hours surgery and biopsies and a referral to the best POTS cardiologist years of not knowing I knew everything and one I had been born with yet despite numerous body scans, 10 years of consultants for just not being right reacting to drugs etc and all would be able or should as professors they not only didn’t realise EDS which makes you a red flag for POTS but cc each other in so neurologist says odd gait and reflexes some neck degeneration all that is EDS then urologist utis since 5yearsvold scarred bladder constant utis last year All EDS , ankle & knee specialist saying 20th fracture, grade 3 inversion as pre covid fell ankle twisted and foot almost back to front no fracture! It should have broken and stopped it was described as an end of career football accident as that’s the force needed but I just tripped and twisted in DMs which should prevent foot going that far but not if hyper mobile EDS one pupil slow to react brain retinal nuclear scans normal but sluggish reaction would be EDS, Harley street neurologist headaches different to migraines said concussion as banged my head still have YEP EDS. Neck pain needing collar on going EDS gastroenterologist who I won’t ever speak badly I am too grateful and he is a brilliant Dr but bowel empacted ke0t stretching extra loops 3 years no mention og HEDS but because unless interest or specialism or treated a patient over a long term 90% of drs will never have met someone like myself with HEDS/POTS/MCAS the professor you just listened to my gastroenterologist called in for an op I needed so perhaps a suspicious. He read my notes very limited as an inpatient not all these drs writing to each other and not join in it’s what causes all this and said have you got EDS? POTS? My skin I even saw a dermatologist did thin velvet soft like a babies bum but where stretched thin my pre face 2 minuites after 2 years awful and 10 years with EDS symptoms I was born with it 57 professor Khullar instantly knew I had it and POTS. Cannot recommend highly enough

[@anniegraham1052]

Thank you Professor for your brilliantly simple explanation of what I was convinced was my problem. I am at 19 weeks now but from 12 weeks symptoms did start to improve but very, very slowly. Such a relief to understand it better. Thank you.

[@SummerSkiesCountry]

Absolutely accurate!!! Definitely had all these bladder symptoms!!! 6 weeks post covid. Plus the sensitivity to foods. (Also viral rash). So difficult to deal with. My GP nurse humiliated me when I tried to get help for this.

[@christyladylaurence]

Hey Michelle, curious to hear how you are now, I’m on week 5 x

[@HappyRareGrooveMan]

So what medication should one take for bladder infection and pain in the groin area . .

[@brendabrenner2891]

Normal western response .. not trained in gut brain connection.. I'm long Lyme , pcp said he doesn't believe in long Lyme🤐

[@victoriaehresman6900]

Thank you for giving us hope! 🙏

[@mikkimichelle9274]

Yes I would like to first off thank you all the information that you're giving here is the most important stuff I've heard it confirm so much of all of my research and looking through to find out what's wrong with me and the doctor still don't confirm or help me with that you have confirmed I think your information is awesome life's changing and that it should be put out for everybody to know in a bigger way than through this thank you so very much I will be spreading this news as much as I can I'm not a celebrity or anything thank you so much I appreciate it

[@oceantiara]

For once..a doctor that knows thank you so much

[@no_country_for_real_men]

That's the difference between a true professional and someone with a medical degree

[@joanmcguigan5935]

At last a Dr that understands had Covid December 2021 i am miserable ever since with frequent bladder inflammation also have Fibromyalgia which has got worse

[@user-qn1xr8bb7f]

Long Covid has changed my entire life and self like I have never experienced prior to Covid when I was 52 years old then.

[@doreenmorawski3484]

I have covid right now and my bladder urgency is now ridiculously out of control since I contracted it. I am sick with flu symptoms and strep throat symptoms and now bladder urgency all day and night

[@nomimagic]

Did U get better? what about Your bladder issue?

[@eesehlamooskis]

Me too

[@theancientsancients1769]

Did you people get any better?

[@susanwright1999]

The best iv watched to date !!!

[@michaelbrown-lj6yb]

Good sir this is most if not all of what is going on with me Amazing

[@LillianAdamson]

Thank you for this. I had a Magnesium (quick absorbtion) today. It soothed my Long Covid pain. I am so grateful for this right now. I am NOT a doctor. I am gonna try to find some Antihistamines . Thank you. Yes, I developed a UTI with my Long Covid. Also, bronchitis infection from my first infection in January 2022. Thank you for your help.

[@JFK1611]

I am 41. Previously in good health. No idea whats happening to me this year but sick alot. Inflammation infections sore shoulders nausea dizzyness frequent urination at night brain fog. Feel so ill I just have to go to bed

[@johnw614]

The latest lectures by Dr Bruce Patterson are very much worth watching, he explains this in detail from an immune system reaction. And his approach seems to address many areas of the body at once by curing the immune reaction throughout the body. Not treating symptoms but the cause of the symptoms.

[@Mr60minor]

Just had call from doctors office. Diagnosed w/UTI. I've experienced one UTI about 25 years ago. Had covid Feb 3rd. Have had long covid symptoms. Explains my symptoms.

[@brianabones]

Any updates on this? I’m struggling with UTI symptoms but UTI test came back clear.

[@theancientsancients1769]

Same came clear always. I noticed in my case when my stomach feels upset I felt more urgency and frequency to pass urine . I was diagnosed with SIBO after a breath test which is a bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine

[@jackiedrowley3351]

You are spot on .

[@gabyplaysboardgames]

I had Covid in December 2021. In January 2022 I started having UTI symptoms and 9 months after I still have symptoms. I’ve had a cystoscopy which revealed inflammation of the bladder. I have urgency to empty my bladder and lower urinary pressure due to the inflammation. This sucks! 😢

[@christyladylaurence]

Im so sorry to hear you are going through this, bladder pain is the worst! What have they given you to help the inflammation? I am too going through this ❤

[@michaelc4457]

Same here, I have insane bladder inflammation and lower spine pain that made my bladder so sensitive that I sometimes have to run to the bathroom every 10 minutes urinating a huge amount of clear liquid. At night it's a nightmare running to the bathroom 4-5 times. Wondering if you found anything that helped you out with this or what your urologist said would help?

[@venomm-gs5yk]

I request all of you to give this some time. Initially I also had severe urinary issues. Went to pee every 15 mins . But after 6 months now I go to the washroom every 2h. I won't say I am 100% cured but I am MUCH BETTER than what I used to be. I go maybe 8-9 times a day as of now. I am sure we will be our 100% one day.

[@delmar418]

Yes, but how do you distinguish this from long-term indwelling catheter use?

[@delpsy1]

Wow you have just described my symptoms. Have had these for over a year now and saw multiple drs in multiple specialties and no one know this. Please dr. Can you give us remedies and dosage? This is an issue for many who don't have access to specialized long covid clinics. Do you give consultations online? I would be interested in one. I have just had surgery to change mamary implant (I'm a breast cancer survivor) and worried that my overactive immune system may reject the implant. The whole region is hot and inflamed. Is that possible?

[@TheLawrencePerspective]

Can you link the study that is mentioned? A study by Glenn it sounds like?

[@maurizioantonnicola8724]

This is a great video. I ended up in the emergency room unable to urinate. Scary. My urinalysis showed high protein and blood in my urine. I was diagnosed with acute cystitis with hematoma and put on antibiotics. .Never ever had a urinary infection before. Two days later, I came down with Covid. No fever but cold like symptoms, cough and chills. The UTI is now clear and I tested negative for Covid and now I have no more Covid symptoms but have now developed urinary frequency. Can't go long without ending up in the bathroom. Sometimes I feel pressure in the bladder area. Funny though I'm not having problems at night just during the day. I'm going to get checked out by a urologist but the fact all my problems started with a Covid infection makes it highly probable my problems came from Covid. I started the recommended antihistamine and the Famotadine and it's helping but I just started. Hopefully this will get better. Water runs right threw me right now and I'm depressed. Please share your progress folks.

[@mavisemberson8737]

I had food and chemical sensitivities. I think I caught Covid 19 in New Zealand from Chinese New Year tourists Now particular foods make my bladder bad , too. These foods provoke Histamine release by the body, I think, . Since my food sensitivities were caused by a lack of enzymes which breakdown histamine in the gut, leaky gut syndrome I think is the condition which has started me off with all those strange problems like itchy skin and loss of hair so on.( now improving) So histamine is my problem and antihistamine tablets do not help now because they never helped with my problems before Covid 19

[@no_country_for_real_men]

Antihistamines have a drying effect so it should slow the amount of fluid getting to the bladder

[@yazminb9623]

How are you doing now? Any better?

[@user-qn1xr8bb7f]

This has happened to me, and I kept telling Doctors, but they don't understand that it's related to my Covid infections and long covid systems.

[@user-qn1xr8bb7f]

Thank you Dr.

[@Dorie4665]

Just diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis 1 and 1/2 mos. post covid. Never sick, depressed or fatigued like now, prior. I am sending this to MD I just saw.

[@no_country_for_real_men]

Congratulations on getting a diagnosis. The worthless jackass doctors in texas don't give diagnoses let alone treat ANYTHING.

[@nicolemonus3974]

Have you taken a Microgen test yet? IC is nothing more then a chronic embedded UTI.

[@no_country_for_real_men]

@@nicolemonus3974 what will a Microgen test reveal ?

[@nicolemonus3974]

@@no_country_for_real_men it’s a PCR urine test, cultures are outdated and aren’t reliable. The bacteria is encased in a biofilm and borrowed into the bladder walls.

[@mayelarhythmic9869]

This is exactly what has happened to me! And yes Famotidine and Clarityn are helping me get better

[@Mrxander155]

Did the clarityn and famotidine work? How r u doing ?

[@ashleyarlo]

I have bladder issues after covid and no one can help. 😭 Lots of infections, symptoms- even without infection. It’s awful. Oh my gosh exercise has made me worse too. Every time I get back into it the symptoms get worse.

[@no_country_for_real_men]

Yes same with me. It's almost like the body sees exercise as an enemy. It's mind-blowing. And dumbasses tell us you need to exercise. Sure easier said than done.

[@user-qn1xr8bb7f]

Waiting for over 2 years and no appointment still from gastriology department.

[@fastm3980]

I had Covid 2 weeks ago and developed a light burning sensation when urinating during Covid. Im a male and i was able to work and deal with daily activities while having COVID. I had a urine test and everything is negative.

[@DSJ275]

I didn’t have Covid but got these symptoms after the vaccine

[@johnw614]

Look on youtube for Dr Bruce Patterson. He has discovered the vaccine is producing "long haul" symptoms. Most hopeful, he has been treating the cause, not just symptoms. His last lecture at Georgetown University is worth a view.

[@christyladylaurence]

Hey Denise, how are you feeling now? ❤

[@angelaobrien8684]

Me also

[@pamelavance648]

Exactly Vaccine Covid or paxlovid Dam .. maybe all three playing a part in this issue 🤔

[@matthewdunne8432]

You could easily have had a asymptomatic of covid which then developed into this. Not everything is vaccine related and many think they haven’t even had covid when it’s proven now almost the entire glove has had 1-2 infections, some who show no signs of infection.

[@Gbonejohn1974]

i tell people i am not the same person i was before ,its like my immune system is ruined somehow and my body goes haywire .....the symptoms range from fatigue to all over aches ,arthritis type pain .cant regulate my temp im freezing to the core like i hve a temperature when i shouldnt be ,overactive bladder like i have a uti feeling and im having full pees every ten minutes to chest tightness then they vanish then return constantly i can feel fine all day then bam from nowhere im ill then hours later i can feel normal again ,,,everyday is a gamble i never know how im going to feel ...i feel like a hypochondriac but i know im not right ....all my life i feel like ive had a weak immune system ,ive been allergic to dogs ,dust and a few other things since childhood ,i get ill easily ,always have done ive always felt "weak in the stomach" somehow .... ive had ibs for decades ,mainly constipation but that can change in an instant even though im a big strapping bloke ive always felt fragile😂😂 ,maybe covid exploited my "weakness"

[@tonimuma44]

I have the absolute same problems, post-COVID, John. A month after a mild case of the virus, I had blood in my urine and a diagnosis of interstitial cystitis. Now, a year later, I'm not any better. One day I can exercise, but the next, my joints hurt too much to move much. It's maddening. And scary. I'm so sorry you are going through this, but it is also nice to know I am not alone. Hoping you get better soon.

[@michaelc4457]

I have the same thing! I cannot regulate my body temperate after covid my hands are always freezing cold and what a relief taking a hot steamy shower. But the bladder problems are a nightmare, I inflammation attacks making me run to the bathroom every 10 minutes to the point where the entire bladder hurts. Goes away for a few weeks and come attacking me running to the bathroom, my lower spine hurts very bad and get pain all over my body. Have found nothing that will end this bladder nightmare!

[@Mrxander155]

@@michaelc4457 are you still getting symptoms? Any improvement ?

[@Mrxander155]

John any improvement? Have u doing anything that works ?

[@theancientsancients1769]

I noticed the urge or frequency often is related to my digestive system . Foods that upset and causing bloating or nausea triggered it. In my case SIBO infection it is

[@Toni-zp1cs]

Wow, okay, so I had covid 2 years ago, been sick for bout month, started out with high bp, went to one place they tested me for flu covid strep, all negative, so I my sinuses been crazy, anyways decided to go to a different place that will help you with your bp, because I didn't know urgent care doest do that or the one I went too. Anyhow come to find out, I had uti, so they put me on cipro, so I went back for follow up,uti clear, but my sinuses, then I was put on zpack, my bp is finally back to normal,

[@mariapagani1214]

Omg!!! I got covid a little over a month ago i had uti too since then still can not get over it!!!

[@emmaanyan3908]

Omg this was me 2 years ago now got covid and a my first ever UTI at the same time! It's been hell ever since recurring infections/ flare ups the seen a NHS urologist he's not sure what to do with me. I think I'm going to have to go for a second opinion privately! How are you doing now?

[@kalb390]

I've had peeing problems since late 2021 (when I got covid). I visited at least 6 doctors and not a single one of them could find a problem in me, no infection, no kidney issues NOTHING. I've swallowed so many different meds and herbal teas and I'm still suffering, I wouldn't wish this to happen to my worst enemy.

[@mermaidaughter7]

I got same issue for my age is no joke not normal at all still in my prime age wise but my bladder is that of someone probably 70+

[@kalb390]

@@mermaidaughter7 turns out it was the allergy pills and asthma inhaler that was causing everything. Make sure to stop consuming any meds you're on for a while, also quit coffee/teas/anything that can stress you out.

[@yazminb9623]

How did you figure out it was the allergy pills ? Thai doctor recommends allergy pills? Very strange

[@kalb390]

@@yazminb9623 I stopped taking them and turns out that they were the ones making my bladder go insane. Creatine, Coffee and tea can also make things worse. I say stop consuming whatever meds you're on for a while and see if anything changed.

[@dickriggles942]

@@kalb390 It makes it worse but there's still a problem that has to be resolved. Once it is, you can go back to taking them just fine.

[@Ida-Adriana]

So by this token, are other autoimmune conditions caused by chronic ‘subclinical’ infections?

[@babaandthebean8564]

I have the same question. I almost never get sick, not even colds but In mid Summer 2000 I had 3 sinus infections within 3 months and within 6 months I developed CFS which still persists. I have many of these symptoms on and off in waves.

[@user-qn1xr8bb7f]

Most Doctors and GPs don't understand that my symptoms are so severe.

[@JUNONEPTUNE]

I already had fibromyalgia and now after having covid I am worse. I'm freezing all the time,chest pain , extreme fatigue no taste no appetite, memory is very bad. Light and sound are too much, every joint a hurts like heck. Eyesight is so bad. Dizzy, falling and And when I was at the doctor I had blood in my urine. Honestly just feeling like I'm going to die

[@violettaylor1374]

Exactly same..word for word..I’m 3 months post covid.no answers to why to blood in urine for me..🤔I hope we improve soon 🙏❤️

[@michaelc4457]

Ever since covid I got severe bladder/kidney issues, constant urgency going to the bathroom every 10 minutes to urinate, lower spine pain and it's a nightmare trying to go anywhere even going for car ride because right away you get severe bladder pressure making you run to the bathroom. I did all urine tests and no bacteria, blood or protein was found. It activated an auto-immune condition that is constantly attacking my bladder and kidneys making me run to the bathroom. If anyone know anything that helped them out I would love to know? At the moment I have a severe overactive bladder and kidneys from the damage its making my life a nightmare to even drive somewhere without getting an attack of bladder pressure. Would love something if anyone knows that has the same thing helped them out?

[@mavisemberson8737]

Histamine may be causing it and a lack of the enzymes which naturally breakdown the histamine. These are lacking to a certain degree after Covid 19.

[@no_country_for_real_men]

I've had the same issue post COVID off and on for 3 years and I can't pinpoint the triggers. It's just random. I've never had all these health issues until COVID but we are supposed to be stupid enough to believe that SARS-COV-2 is a legitimate natural born virus ...... riiight

[@safeeffective385]

I’ve heard from countless individuals that regret getting the jabs, who stopped getting more. And I've talked to hundreds that have had zero, and not even one regrets their decision. In fact, the vast majority agree that not participating in this is one of the best decisions that we’ve ever made in our lives.

[@pamelavance648]

I'm sad that others are having same issue but now acknowledged. Began with feeling like I was having kidney failure pain and urgency over the top greatful pain went away. Had covid took paxlovid then bladder issue began extreme peeing literally every 15 minutes . Saw Dr tested for infection I have only had a bladder infection maybe once like 20 yrs ago and i was correct not infection. Then to urologist. Started oxybutynin er 5mg out of desperation took two weeks to kick in now working through process with physical therapy... yep such a thing with the bladder. Oxybutynin is not good for long term 😕 effects on cognition. In the beginning if someone said eat a pencil lol I would have yesssss that extreme urgency. Covid paxlovid or both not sure heck could have been vaccine... OAB is a nightmare 😫 limiting activity always aware where the next restroom is.. bladder training is key...some food avoidance is helpful this is definitely a process but I'm determined not to take medication continually as a maintenance. Sorry for such a long post... wishing we all get relief and answers and .... keep our sanity 🙂 PS comments have been encouraging and helpful THANK YOU 😊 forgot to add DONT limit water intake it helps dilute your urine helpful with less irritation when you are hydrated

[@sparky2008sparky]

unfortunately, I am suffering from this and although your video was very interesting, there was not one thing suggested. I guess you want to keep the treatment a secret.

[@christyladylaurence]

Is anyone else currently trying to work through a covid bladder diagnosis? I’m 6+ weeks in, have been taking antihistamines, along with an antibiotic to help with a ‘low grade infection’ amongst other things and can’t seem to get on top of the inflammation. It is discussed here, but no treatment ideas mentioned unfortunately except ‘you need to calm the immune system’ without any treatment ideas or how to do this. How do you calm the immune system? Has anyone recovered from this?

[@Mrxander155]

How r u doing have u gotten better ?

[@christyladylaurence]

After 3 months of strict diet, supplements, heat packs etc I had a 3 week break and thought it was over, and now 2 weeks into my second flare and hoping it goes away soon. How are you? ❤❤

[@Mrxander155]

@Christy Laurence after 6-7 weeks I am almost 100% back to normal Thank God. One thing that was helping me was practicing bladder control and timed trips to the bathroom I noticed the more times I went the worse it got.. by spacing out the intravels between bathroom room breaks the better it got. Almost as if I had to retrain the bladder how to function again... it went from feeling constantly having the urge to spacing out every one hour then it went to 2 and so on. Now I pee maybe every 4-5 hours and sometimes I don't even notice.. I wish u a speed recovery

[@christyladylaurence]

@@Mrxander155 that’s wonderful news I am so thrilled for you. I’ll give that a whirl - did you have intense burning symptoms?

[@Mrxander155]

@@christyladylaurence no intense pain or burning... just the urge to constantly pee even after I just peed.. so I decided to hold it and noticed after I got by the 1st hour or 1 hour and half the feeling got easier. All my tests were negative as well... I think it's something more on the nerve side

[@hilarymurray7800]

All my symptoms

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

yeah, why didn't the hospitalized get long covid??? They got blood thinners, oxygen and steroids!!! THAT is why. The rest of it, didn't. That's the reasons. Also, this started in Autumn 2019. I worked (nurse) in it. I also had sever care...and was not hospitalized. It was hell! And still is rough.

[@womandela7225]

Yes! My husband got it in November of 2019

[@grettagrids]

I.had. covid last month. You reslly. Hit the nail om. Thr hesd

[@jennifernicholls9360]

Which antihistamines does he recommend for long covid bladder issues please?

[@nicolemonus3974]

@@ellev7237 how are you doing now?

[@nicolemonus3974]

@@ellev7237 I’ve been with DrB for the last 1 1/2 yrs I’ve had this thing for 2 years and can’t get better.

[@yazminb9623]

@@ellev7237how are you doing ? Is the treatment helping?

[@yazminb9623]

@@nicolemonus3974how are you doing? Any better?

[@Ida-Adriana]

This means I’ve had Covid Bladder since 2013, all the same symptoms except mine is now known to be a chronic UTI and is being cured by following the Malone-Lee protocol for #cUTI.

[@saratara1003]

How do you get this protocol.

[@Ida-Adriana]

@@saratara1003 I read his studies online, watched his interviews. He prescribes Cephalexin, then Nitrofurantoin and Trimethoprim, sometimes together but usually one after the other, for at least a year. He followed the patient symptoms and would check fresh urine under the microscope for epithelial cells and white blood cells too but mainly went by symptoms, he said it’s the most important thing. He died last month, unfortunately but he did amazing work and trained others and I got the info for free online, as I couldn’t afford to see him privately due to travel costs. So I bought the antibiotics online which is v expensive cause I need like 500-1000 pills of each. He also taught that the change to only 3 days antibiotics for UTIs caused this huge wave of recurring and chronic UTIs. Inadequate short treatments drive antibiotic resistance too so it’s extremely stupid that they do this. But anyway, Professor Malone-Lee cured many women with this protocol, women who were told they have incurable Interstitial Cystitis and Painful Bladder Syndrome. It’s been known for decades that the UTI dipstick and culture tests are incredibly inaccurate which is why Professor never used them. I hope this helps and let me know if there’s anything else you’d like to know.

[@Ida-Adriana]

@@saratara1003 Oh forgot to mention, it’s high dose that he uses, not low dose. I know they prescribe similar high doses for acne but they refuse to do it for chronic UTIs, unless you’re lucky to get a non-ignorant doctor and show them the information.

[@Ida-Adriana]

@@saratara1003 Oh just saw you have a fertility video, please make one about Magnesium, it causes infertility and miscarriage, deficiency that is. It’s v important and needed for 300 body processes but most people are deficient due to the soil deficiency of Magnesium which has declined by 40% in soils, since the 50s.

[@TheJoyriderDub]

I've randomly developed OAB after having covid in 2020. Still to this day I have issues. I just want treatment and ti return to normal life

[@venomm-gs5yk]

What are your symptoms and how much do they affect your life??

[@bestclips7223]

I had it December 2021 and was wondering if this was too far after for my bladder issues to still be connected so thank you

[@nicolemonus3974]

Me too! Over two years of this now, nothing helps me, I’ll done it all. I want. My bladder removed.

[@ashlynmerchant6827]

This is me. 25 and having bladder pain.

[@Ida-Adriana]

Chronic UTI, you need high dose long term antibiotics following the Malone-Lee protocol.

[@laurenwilliams5077]

Girl same. It’s been going on since January. I’ve spent thousands on Doctors appointments and scans and no answers. Have your symptoms gone away or are you still struggling?

[@kalb390]

Did you find a solution? Pee about to come out my nostrils rn@@laurenwilliams5077

[@user-qn1xr8bb7f]

I notice anti histamines help calm down the body internally.

[@sheahun3284]

I only get frequent urinating at night sometimes but I don't have a infection. I get different symptoms at night so it gives me sleep problems. I had mild covid but now I deal with the sleep problems. The doctor said it could be post covid but he can't find anything wrong so he just say it's anxiety.

[@priyanshu-se9bx]

How are u

[@grapefruitlady900]

I have a catheter after coronavirus I wish someone would listen to me

[@ingridfreedman2613]

How did that happen? Really feel for you, I have chronic interstitial cystitis and often wish I could rip my own bladder out but I know it must be terrible to manage without one

[@grapefruitlady900]

@@ingridfreedman2613 I suddenly couldn't urinate it happened overnight and no one will diagnose me

[@grapefruitlady900]

@@ingridfreedman2613 cystitis is the worst thing I've had... I'd rather break a bone

[@ingridfreedman2613]

@@grapefruitlady900 I really feel for you and hope that you manage to find the help that you need.

[@oceantiara]

@@grapefruitlady900 So sorry to know this. I pray for your healing.

[@Tinyteacher1111]

I felt exactly like I was being poisoned when I had breast implants! They are that toxic!

[@Magicinstalls]

BS you all have BPH which is treatable.