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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 204706" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>It truly IS important to get her in to a urologist. I know when Jessie had her 3rd experience of pain when she peed and the dipstick showed nada, but a culture several days later (when things were much worse) had them calling in some super-strong antibiotics, we had to see a pediatrician urologist. They told us that she needed to go to the bathroom when she FIRST felt the need to pee, and needed to go at least every 2 hours until she got her bladder retrained. We actually scheduled when she would pee, she had to take her panties OFF or at the least drop them to her ankles, no higher, and spread her legs as wide as they would go. Then she had to sit there until she peed or for 15 minutes. We had the water running just a little to help her go. I also let her have a book to read because she was 6 and it was the ONLY way to keep her still. </p><p> </p><p>The doctor said that they often have moms come in with their daus, and the moms mention having the same problem. They said teh same routine works well for adult women, to retrain the bladder. They also said that 64 oz water is a MINIMUM, and they recommend twice that if possible. </p><p> </p><p>This is to help prevent Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)'s and to keep any Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)'s from becoming kidney infections. Is there any way to get your daughter to try to follow this routine? maybe with a timer for the 2 hours, or you to remind her (nag if you must?) for a few days.</p><p> </p><p>We found that 5 days of that routine and Jess was fine. The pediatrician urologist ALSO recommends doing whatever is necessary (they said senekot and miralax) to clear the bowel. IF the bowel is blocked, or there is constipation, it will keep the bladder from emptying fully. It is one more reason why they wokred so hard with us when they figured out what was wrong with Jessie at Christmas.</p><p> </p><p>I HATE the headache after anything spinal. IF the headache does not get better, have them check for a wet tap. That is when the spinal fluid leaks into the blood after an epidural or spinal. It can be easily fixed by drawing a few ounces of YOUR blood and then injecting it into the area that they did the spinal. It goes in and clots over the hole, stopping the problem. If the headache continues, MAKE them look at this. Google "wet tap" and print out info on how to fix this. Take it to the doctor if the headache doesn't stop by tomorrow.</p><p> </p><p>I am sorry she is hurting and you are worrying. I hope she is better soon. Hugs and prayers sent.</p><p> </p><p>Susie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 204706, member: 1233"] It truly IS important to get her in to a urologist. I know when Jessie had her 3rd experience of pain when she peed and the dipstick showed nada, but a culture several days later (when things were much worse) had them calling in some super-strong antibiotics, we had to see a pediatrician urologist. They told us that she needed to go to the bathroom when she FIRST felt the need to pee, and needed to go at least every 2 hours until she got her bladder retrained. We actually scheduled when she would pee, she had to take her panties OFF or at the least drop them to her ankles, no higher, and spread her legs as wide as they would go. Then she had to sit there until she peed or for 15 minutes. We had the water running just a little to help her go. I also let her have a book to read because she was 6 and it was the ONLY way to keep her still. The doctor said that they often have moms come in with their daus, and the moms mention having the same problem. They said teh same routine works well for adult women, to retrain the bladder. They also said that 64 oz water is a MINIMUM, and they recommend twice that if possible. This is to help prevent Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)'s and to keep any Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)'s from becoming kidney infections. Is there any way to get your daughter to try to follow this routine? maybe with a timer for the 2 hours, or you to remind her (nag if you must?) for a few days. We found that 5 days of that routine and Jess was fine. The pediatrician urologist ALSO recommends doing whatever is necessary (they said senekot and miralax) to clear the bowel. IF the bowel is blocked, or there is constipation, it will keep the bladder from emptying fully. It is one more reason why they wokred so hard with us when they figured out what was wrong with Jessie at Christmas. I HATE the headache after anything spinal. IF the headache does not get better, have them check for a wet tap. That is when the spinal fluid leaks into the blood after an epidural or spinal. It can be easily fixed by drawing a few ounces of YOUR blood and then injecting it into the area that they did the spinal. It goes in and clots over the hole, stopping the problem. If the headache continues, MAKE them look at this. Google "wet tap" and print out info on how to fix this. Take it to the doctor if the headache doesn't stop by tomorrow. I am sorry she is hurting and you are worrying. I hope she is better soon. Hugs and prayers sent. Susie [/QUOTE]
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