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UTI AND LUPUS

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Myrtle Beach, SC

Can bladder spasms and interstial cystis pain and pelvic muscle pain and spasms be related to lupus flare

December 27, 2024
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Yes, bladder spasms, interstitial cystitis pain, and pelvic muscle pain can be related to lupus. Lupus can cause inflammation and weaken the immune system, increasing the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and pelvic pain. Additionally, lupus-related inflammation can affect muscles and tissues in the pelvic area Show Full Answer

Yes, bladder spasms, interstitial cystitis pain, and pelvic muscle pain can be related to lupus. Lupus can cause inflammation and weaken the immune system, increasing the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and pelvic pain. Additionally, lupus-related inflammation can affect muscles and tissues in the pelvic area, leading to spasms and discomfort. It's important to discuss these symptoms with your doctor to determine if they are part of a lupus flare or another condition.

December 27, 2024
A MyLupusTeam Member

Yes, we can get interstitial cystitis (non-infectious inflammation of the bladder) from lupus, and we are also more prone to UTIs. Your doctor can determine your problem by checking a UA and urine culture, and a urogynecologist consultation is helpful if you have interstitial cystitis, along with involving your rheumatologist.

December 28, 2024

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