I had symptoms of a water infection but results came back clear on four occasions. Regardless, doctors have given three different types of anti biotics which haven t worked. I am in agony and have been so for nearly six weeks. My bladder feels raw but dip tests don t show blood . Nine weeks ago I found out my husband had been cheating on me though we were about to start fertility treatment to have a baby. My doctor has given me citalopram (20mg) and says my symptoms are caused by shock and stress and that the stress is manifesting itself in this way. I m worried it could be something more severe which is being ignored. Please help x
Hi there, thanks for asking. Bladder irritation could be as a result of combination of several things or just one thing. It could be related to infection as you mentioned. It could be related to stress as the doctor has mentioned. Furthermore, it could also be related to the side effects of citalopram. Furthermore, it could be also due to all of them. If it is related to the medication, you can decrease the medication to half a dose after consulting with your doctor for several days. If it is improved you will know that it is related to that. Then he can give another medication which does not have this side effect. Best wishes.