Complications?

[Kat85]

Other than the fatigue, migraines, and sores, have any of y'all had other complications with your initial flare-up? I'm about a week into mine, on the anti-viral, and still feel lousy! I know this is to be expected, especially since it's the first time I've had an outbreak. However, I am having urination issues. I've always been one of those people who drinks a lot of water during the day and makes a million trips to the bathroom. But, in the past few days, I am going much less even though I'm drinking the same amount (if not more!) because the Valtrex makes me so thirsty. I feel like my bladder has not given me any indication that I need to go, so I go anyway because I know how my body is. And when I go, I almost have to force myself to the point where it's incredibly painful. I feel as if my bladder is actually on the verge of being bruised because I'm having to try so hard to go. If I am able to urinate, it's nowhere near the amount I feel I should be able to expel. Is this normal? The only other time I've had an issue like this was when I had complications from anesthesia.

[janedoe]

Yep it is normal. At least I had it. Along with nerve pain and flu like symtoms. Keep taking the meds, take care of yourself, it should be over in a couple of days. Hugs...

[Kat85]

Thank you!

[Sil88]

My opinion: if you don't feel the need to pee, don't! I have read that Valtrex causes dehydration, and it's recommended to drink more water.. your body must just be using more in other ways.

[Kat85]

I actually had to go and get a catheter put in. I'm definitely not dehydrated- I drink a lot of water as it is and have added more since starting the medication. My doctor said since my first outbreak is so bad, it's possible that there's a disconnect between nerve impulses triggering a bathroom break. That, and all of the inflammation in the urinary tract is making me not be able to go on my own. It's been a week and I'm still miserable! I really hope it won't last much longer.