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    What pain relievers are IC friendly?

    I really could use a good pain reliever and have no idea what to ask the doctor for. He gave me Tramadol to try for period cramps but foudn that it makes me feel sort of strange. Maybe I need to get used to it. I felt flighty and tired at the same time. I usually take Naproxen for painful periods and also for migraines. But I'm beginning to think that it could be a problem for IC. I HAVE to have a strong pain med or I cannot function. I usually take the Naproxen 7 to 8 days per month. (depending on length of period and if it's a bad migraine month)

    I've been reading about pain relief and it seems I have few options. I plan to ask the doctor within the next month but was curious as to what you folks are taking and how it's helped. I want to add that I don't like painkillers. I've had to take Demerol and Morphine in the past with kidney stones and avoid those meds like the plague. (make me nauseous and like in another world)

    Thanks in advance.
    Frances

    Diagnosed: 2011 - have had symptoms for over 20 years. Diagnoses so far: Overactive Bladder, then IC, and now Myofacial Pelvic Pain Syndrome.

    Medicines: For IC am doing PT, and will be taking Gabapentin, Ativan, Tramadol and Ambien. Ice packs and drinking vanilla shakes help. Foods that cause a flare, tomatoes, yogurt, coffee, soda, all sports drinks, and most teas. Take Verapamil, Naproxen (as needed), Omeprazole, Frova (as needed) and receive Botox shots(every three months) for migraines. For allergies I use Claritin and Flonase. (Feel free to ask me any questions about meds.)

    Other conditions: Migraines, allergies, mild IBS.

    "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." (Matthew 21:22)
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  • #2
    I can take Tylenol, Celebrex, Vicodin, and others take Elavil for pain.
    Julie Beyer, MA, RDN
    IC Dietitian, Patient Advocate, Speaker, & Author


    Did you know that up to 94% of interstitial cystitis patients find some symptom relief when they change their diet, and that dietary modification is recommended as a first line treatment for IC? Check out the IC Food List to get started!

    Do you need a little more help understanding the IC Diet? Schedule a phone or video coaching session through the ICN Store today.

    You can also learn more while supporting the ICN message boards by clicking on these book covers and buying the Confident Choices books from the ICN Store:

    ........ ........


    Other IC Diet Resources:

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    IC Diet Website
    For Health Professionals: Continuing Education About Interstitial Cystitis and Diet
    Free IC Diet Booklet: What Can I Eat?
    Confident Choices IC Diet Blog
    IC Diet Newsletter

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    • #3
      Thanks Julie. I didn't hear about Vicodin or Celebrex.
      Frances

      Diagnosed: 2011 - have had symptoms for over 20 years. Diagnoses so far: Overactive Bladder, then IC, and now Myofacial Pelvic Pain Syndrome.

      Medicines: For IC am doing PT, and will be taking Gabapentin, Ativan, Tramadol and Ambien. Ice packs and drinking vanilla shakes help. Foods that cause a flare, tomatoes, yogurt, coffee, soda, all sports drinks, and most teas. Take Verapamil, Naproxen (as needed), Omeprazole, Frova (as needed) and receive Botox shots(every three months) for migraines. For allergies I use Claritin and Flonase. (Feel free to ask me any questions about meds.)

      Other conditions: Migraines, allergies, mild IBS.

      "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." (Matthew 21:22)

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      • #4
        Hi Toto,

        There are many many options for pain control. Even Cymbalta has been used, but that is something you have to take every day....not just once in a while.

        I also took a drug called Feldene when I was first diagnosed....it was an antiinflammatory I suppose, similar to Celebrex.

        Lots and lots of options......I hope you find something that works for you....
        Julie Beyer, MA, RDN
        IC Dietitian, Patient Advocate, Speaker, & Author


        Did you know that up to 94% of interstitial cystitis patients find some symptom relief when they change their diet, and that dietary modification is recommended as a first line treatment for IC? Check out the IC Food List to get started!

        Do you need a little more help understanding the IC Diet? Schedule a phone or video coaching session through the ICN Store today.

        You can also learn more while supporting the ICN message boards by clicking on these book covers and buying the Confident Choices books from the ICN Store:

        ........ ........


        Other IC Diet Resources:

        IC Diet Webinar
        IC Diet Website
        For Health Professionals: Continuing Education About Interstitial Cystitis and Diet
        Free IC Diet Booklet: What Can I Eat?
        Confident Choices IC Diet Blog
        IC Diet Newsletter

        *Let's Connect!*

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        • #5
          I use to take vicodin every day but the pain doctor who I go to now took me off of it as he said it doesn't help with the IC pain (just mask it). I am now taking Cymbalta 60 mig. You do have to take it every night though. But I can say for the most part I have been pain free for the last few months except here and there. That is a big improvement for me.

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          • #6
            omg maybe something is wrong with me. Tramadol does absolutely nothing for me.
            Diagnosed with IC October 2009- through bladder biopsy (no glomerations or hunners ulcers found, just irritation)

            I have moderate-severe IC

            Currently stopped taking all medications due to pregnancy

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            • #7
              I take Hydrocodone and I try not to take it unless I really need it. So sometimes I go 2 weeks without it and then 2 weeks where I have to use it 3x daily. It's so frustrating. I can't take anything that is a NSAID due to kidney disease.

              Prosed is hardly doing anything for the burning pain. I guess you can't get Pyridium plus anymore, but that did work. I am so upset and frustrated today.

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              • #8
                Needsrelief...I tried Tramadol and it didn't help with pain. It made me spacey. Now I have to try something else.

                I appreciate all responses and am hopeful to find something that works.
                Frances

                Diagnosed: 2011 - have had symptoms for over 20 years. Diagnoses so far: Overactive Bladder, then IC, and now Myofacial Pelvic Pain Syndrome.

                Medicines: For IC am doing PT, and will be taking Gabapentin, Ativan, Tramadol and Ambien. Ice packs and drinking vanilla shakes help. Foods that cause a flare, tomatoes, yogurt, coffee, soda, all sports drinks, and most teas. Take Verapamil, Naproxen (as needed), Omeprazole, Frova (as needed) and receive Botox shots(every three months) for migraines. For allergies I use Claritin and Flonase. (Feel free to ask me any questions about meds.)

                Other conditions: Migraines, allergies, mild IBS.

                "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." (Matthew 21:22)

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