man suffering with IC please read ladies!

[bubbatn IC Friend Find all posts View Profile Close bubbatn]

I have IC and about to die with the pain.. I almost had to crawl into the house today. I have been in the bed about 2 days a week for the last 4 months or so.

Nobody understands how I am suffering!!! They all look at me like IM crazy, Im wondering if Im not heading that waY!!:woohoo:

Ladies, I will never take lightly a UTI again from my wife!! I will alway respect woman problems from now on.

please pray for me I am going to UT hospital on wednesday for my 1st bladder treatment, how long before I WILL notice relief?

[sandramac ICN Member Find all posts View Profile Close sandramac]

Glad you found us,Have you had a dio yet! What treatment are they going to give you ? Also have you gone into the patient handbook for the Ic diet ? Tried a heating pad on your lower belly for pain relief ?Avoid acid foods etc. I will pray for you & hope you get some relief soon.There are some males here .We all know how painfull this is but you will have good days as well.It all illumation to see what work best for you! I wish you the best ! let me know if I can be of any help .There is others here with more info than myself, But I can be a strong shoulder & friend .You are no longer alone here remember that.There is amazing people here to reach out for support!
Hugs Sandra

[Tracey5399 ICN Member Find all posts View Profile Close Tracey5399]

Hi,

I am sorry also for what you are going through and am hoping your flare passes soon.
Like sandra said i do not know what treatments you have done but listen to what she said about the diet etc..
Everything you need to know about IC is right here on the boards and the handbook etc..
If the heating pad doesn't work try something cold or maybe a combo of both.
You can also try some baking soda in your water, always seems to calm down my bladder a bit, doesn't taste great but who the heck cares when your in pain.
It's nice for you to say you will never dismiss your wife's uti's again, but remember IC isn't just a woman's disease. I know lots of men that have it on here and at the support group meetings i go to, they seem so embarrassed, well nothing to be ashamed about, your human like the rest of us and are sick right now. I was reading this article the other day on the ICA about this young boy who was diagnosed with ic at the age of 4 i mean my god 4...that is just cruel.
I hope you find something that will bring you releif,
Tracey

[Bessie ICN Member Find all posts View Profile Close Bessie]

I am so sorry you are in so much pain.
This is a great place for tips and information.
Sending you prayers and well wishes.

[TexasHoney ICN Member Find all posts View Profile Close TexasHoney]

To the ICN family.I am sorry to hear that you are in so much pain. I hope your bladder calms down soon.

[evanseri IC Friend Find all posts View Profile Close evanseri]

Sorry to hear that you are in pain but at least you have started treament. This is the first step and things will get better!
Erin

[ICNDonna ICN Staff Find all posts View Profile Close ICNDonna]

Will you be having a hydrodistention? If so, recovery time can vary. I feel better within a day or two after a hydro, but it does take a couple of weeks to fully recover. I hope this procedure works for you.

Donna

[traceann ICN Member Find all posts View Profile Close traceann]

I too would like to say Welcome to the ICN!! You have come to the right place for information, support etc. I too want to stress how important the diet can be. For me in the beginning, that was one of my biggest tools to help manage my symptoms while waiting for my meds to do their thing It's something you can do for yourself - no doc required and you gotta eat anyway!

Hope to see you around the boards!!! Once again welcome and nice to meet you!

[Moonheart ICN Member Find all posts View Profile Close Moonheart]

Welcome to the boards. I am so sorry you are hurting. I would say get some Azo Standard and try it. The generic is pyridium. That may help a whole lot or not at all, but it is definitely worth a try! I hope you feel better soon.

[leelee88 Support Volunteer Find all posts View Profile Close leelee88]

I am so sorry you are suffering.. I will say that the first couple of months are the worse, in time things will get better.. You just have to find what works for you..I have found out Elavil, and Cymbalta and the IC diet have helped me the most..I would suggest you learn all you can about IC knowing all the facts will help you along your journey..And remember we will all do what we can to help you to

[Ginny ICN Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ginny]

I am sorry you are in so much pain and understand the pain completely.
Try the diet first to see if you can get some relief.

Ginny

[bubbatn IC Friend Find all posts View Profile Close bubbatn]

thanks

thanks everyone for your encouragement..