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  • #1

    now incontinence!? ahhhh

    hi all,

    not yet diagnosed with IC, but suspecting. i had calmed myself down and come to terms with the possibility of IC and was really headed in a positive direction and now i've been slammed with another possible symptom of incontinence?

    i'm only 22. is this normal? i've been in excruciating pain all day so i know my bladder must be really inflamed...in fact all day i've felt pressure but i've never really known if i had to go or not, so it's been more "guess and check".... any one else suffer from this? can meds help? would love some insight...
    Jessica - 22 years old in Washington DC

    Symptoms began Sept 2010
    Diagnosed Sep 2011 (after being prescribed every antibiotic possible)

    Currently Trying:
    -Diet
    -Cysta-Q

    “Walk on with hope in your heart, and you'll never walk alone...”
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  • #2
    My understanding is that incontinence is not a symptom of IC but that doesn't mean someone could not have IC and urge or stress incontinence also.

    You might want to buy some home UTI test strips from the drugstore just to make sure you really don't have a UTI.

    Yes, if you don't have retention (unable to go all the way, a little bit is normal) OAB meds can help this kind of condition. They also help frequency though I think you said you didn't have that?
    Cindi


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    Diag Mild IC Jan 11 but have had symptoms for 25 years. Also have GERD, TMJ, IBS-C, chronic dry eye syndrome, hashimotos thyroiditis, non-allergic rhinitis.

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    Great treatment flowchart on page 19 of the pdf

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    • #3
      Incontinence is not usually a part of IC. Have you seen a urologist? If not, I suggest you do so very soon.

      Warm healing thoughts,
      Donna
      Stay safe


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      • #4
        Re: now incontinence!? ahhhh

        I have the same situation.. I have come to terms with urinating every 20-30 min but within the last few weeks I developed incontinence. I'm 24 years old. I understand how hard it can be- trying vesicare now but not seeing results yet

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        • #5
          Re: now incontinence!? ahhhh

          I agree with ICNDonna. You should make an appointment with a Urologist if you haven't yet. Incontinence is linked with overactive bladder and sometimes pelvic floor dysfunction. Best of luck to you.
          Diagnosed via cysto/hydro 2/6/2015
          Symptoms: frequency, urgency. uretha discomfort, mild bladder pain (a raw sore type feeling.)
          CURRENT TREATMENTS:
          IC Diet (2/15) , Elmiron 100-300mg (3/15-5/16) insurance issues switched to PPS-DR (5/16-present) 2 150mg capsules daily (pentosan polysulfate sodium same formulation in Elmiron) DH Aloe 3-6 capsules daily (3/15), Schiff Digestive Advantage probiotics 1 pill daily (3/15), Amitriptyline 25mg- (5/15-8/16)attempting to wean down due to suspected weight gain side effect. Hydroxydine 25-50mg as needed at bedtime (5/15) Quercetin 2 pills daily to help immune system and body inflammation. Cystoprotek 4 capsules daily (8/15). Prelief as needed.
          USE DURING FLARES: Heating pad, ice packs for PFD, Vaginal Valium 10-20mg, Uribel, Pelvic floor stretches.
          PAST TREATMENTS: PFD physical therapy (6/15-10/15) & Counseling for stress mgt (9/15-12/15) both very helpful. GNC brand progesterone cream (not sure if this made a difference). Too many different diets and herbs to list.
          TRIGGERS: STRESS STRESS STRESS. BCP. Hormonal fluctuance (ovulation/period). Coffee, artificial preservatives and dyes.

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          • #6
            Re: now incontinence!? ahhhh

            Keep in mind that it is possible to have both Overactive Bladder and Interstitial Cystitis at the same time.

            http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1832106/

            "When you gotta go, you gotta go!"

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