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I just wanted to know how much the average IC sufferer usually voids. By amount, you can use fluid ounces, such as one cup (8 ounces). I use the term "usually" to mean...when you are NOT holding it in for an extended period of time, also, when you are not just voiding a little bit to alleviate discomfort. I just want to know basically because I want to know at what amount people are actually voiding their bladders. Thank you.
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I would guess a cup or less when I'm feeling okay. If I'm flaring, a half cup.
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I have no idea about it in fluid ounces, but before my Interstim trial I voided 90-150 cc. With the Interstim in place sometimes I can go up to 300 cc!!
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*Diagnosed with severe IC in 2004
*Also diagnosed with PFD, fibromyalgia, chronic myofascial pain, IBS, migraines, allergies/asthma, dermatographism
*Kept trying a million different treatments for all these things until I found what works, and I am doing okay these days with the help of a cocktail of medications and the InterStim, which was first placed in 2007. [I have had 2 revisions - one in 2010 when my battery died and had to be replaced, and one complete replacement (lead and generator) in 2012 after a fall on my stairs caused my lead to move.]
*Current meds include Atarax (50mg at night), Lyrica (150mg twice a day), Xanax (0.5mg at night and as needed), Zanaflex (4mg at night), hydrocodone (10/325, every 6 hours as needed), Advair, Nasonex, Singulair (10mg at night), oral contraceptives, home instills containing Elmiron and Marcaine (as often as I need to do them).
**I am not a medical authority nor do I offer definitive medical advice. I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.Comment
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when I did my voiding diary, I could void about 130 cc's I retain 70.'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'
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Measuring
I usually void anywhere from 4-7 ounces. If I hold it until it is really ouchy, then I can go to 9.
For conversion factors 30cc is equal to about 1 ounce.
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About 1 to 1 1/2 ounces. Once in a while 3 ounces.Comment
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Before starting bladder retraining, I had to keep a diary and my usual void was somewhere between 6-8 ounces.Comment
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On a good day, 6-8 oz. On a flare day, can be 1-2 oz each time.
My doctor says healthy people void 12-16 oz. Hmm. I don't think I've ever held that much, even before IC.Kadi
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Current treatments:
-IC diet
-Elavil 50mg at night
-Continuous use birth control pills (4-5 periods/year)
-Heparin/Marcaine/Sodium Bicarb home instills at night 3-4x per week, more often if needed
-Pyridium if needed,
-Pain medicine at bedtime daily, as needed during the day several times per week
-Antibiotic when doing an instillation to prevent UTI
-Colace & SmartFiber to treat chronic constipation from meds, Fleet enema as needed
-Dye Free Benadryl 50 mg at bedtime
-"Your Pace Yoga: Relieving Pelvic Pain" dvd, walking, treadmill at gym
-Managing stress= VERY important!
-Fur therapy: Hugging the cat!
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If I drink enough water it's usually just under 16 oz (2 cups). If I DON'T drink enough water, it's usually about 8 oz. Duh, does this tell me to drink more water??? LOL It would dilute the urine, but we all get busy and forget.
Hope this helps!
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Lesa, that is so wonderful. I am really happy for you.
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Thanks for the responses on a personal and private matter. I am a curious person, especially about a disease that I have (and you have), that not much is known about, so I am just asking to help me and maybe others. Thank you.Comment
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I void between 40 to 60 cc,
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