So Ive been a chronic smoker of marijuana for about 2 years now. I always noticed that when smoking it I would feel body highs that have stiffled my need to urinate in the past. I mention this, because a few months ago, i started developing urinary problems that I feel might've been related to my heavy marijuana use. At first I thought it was bladder so I had it checked by a doctor and he after doing a prostate exam and also a catheter exam of my bladder he concluded I have Bladder Outlet Obstruction. However, I really dont feel like it's my bladder so much as perhaps my kidneys. Because I've noticed I have back pains that could be kidney related. And since the initial start of my urinary issues in July, it's now November and urinating has become much more difficult as of late. I attribute this to marijuana use because for about a month I stopped smoking and changed my diet and started taking natural herbs and supplements meant for helping urinary function, and it actually started to work. I noticed my symptoms were getting alleviated and that urinating was becoming much easier. Unfortunately though, the urge to smoke was very strong so for the past 3 weeks I've regressed back into chronically smoking again, and since then I've noticed my symptoms have come back in full force and have arguably gotten worse. At this point I'm wondering what the hell is going on with my body lol! Blaming it on marijuana is honestly just a guess...I'm wondering if there's an even bigger issue at hand...I know that my urine isn't discolored in any way so that at the very least is a positive sign. I guess now, I'm just wondering what course of action it would be best for me to take...Should I see another urologist and have my kidneys and bladder checked again? To whoever reads this, I sincerely appreciate your concern and time. Thank you.
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Thu, 19 Nov 2015