Bladder Problems
Another symptom of fibromyalgia is urinary incontinence. Incontinence of the urinary system refers to unintentional urine leakage. Also known as overactive bladder, the condition can affect anybody, but older people, especially women, are more likely to have it.
One in five fibromyalgia patients reports having pressure and pain in their bladders without a known cause. In addition, frequent urination and pain during urinating are typical in fibromyalgia patients.
According to one study, women with fibromyalgia complained of uncomfortable urine and pelvic floor problems. The study discovered that the impact of fibromyalgia and pelvic and bladder problems were worst.
Meanwhile, urinary tract infections are usually misdiagnosed as interstitial cystitis (IC). Most individuals with IC have it for approximately four years before a proper diagnosis is made because the diagnosis is frequently ignored. In fibromyalgia-afflicted women, interstitial cystitis often results in chronic bladder pain.
Researchers believe that both disorders may be influenced by persistent infection. It is thought that nerves are where illnesses’ painful symptoms first appear. Since interstitial cystitis and fibromyalgia are far more prevalent in women, experts also believe hormonal or structural variations may be at play.
