Hello everyone,
I'm new here. I was diagnosed in June 2010. I had a previous gyn surgery that had left me in more despair then the reason for the surgey...and it opened a huge can of worms!
Never have I had a back problem. I know have bulging discs at 2 3 4 5 and s1 levels..also 5 6 7 (neck). I am in constant pain in my back and my pelvis always burns. My inner thighs are tight and hurt constantly. I went from lifting weights daily and really looking toned to..well..just there. Everyday I have to take Dilaudid, ibuprofen, flexerl, pariet and now Elmiron and today I am to start on Neurotin for the pain in my back. I have had trigger point injections and physio..none helping. Does anyone think that the ic could be making the pain worse?
Up to this point the only treatment I have tried/recieved for the ic was the bladder hydrodistension and I had some dialtions done as well that day (scar tissue from the BAD surgery..) I seen my gyn yesterday and I explained just how terrible things have gotten for me and he started me on Elmiron. So far I'm ok..no nauseau. I will be honest I am a bit worried about the hair loss.
So the IC is just the icing on the cake for me. I am unable to lift the kids. They are 2 and 3 and my oldest is 12 (she's a great helper) but with the back issues, perineum scar tissue and my ability to have a bm being nonexixtant I am just a wreck and NOW ic? UGHHHH. I hope the Elmiron helps my bladder out and takes some pressure of my back. It causes me to limp and lean forward.
NOt too attractive for a 35 year old. Thanks for reading. I hope to make some great new buddies and learn a bunch! I am a sponge right now trying to take everything in. Have a great day
I'm new here. I was diagnosed in June 2010. I had a previous gyn surgery that had left me in more despair then the reason for the surgey...and it opened a huge can of worms!
Never have I had a back problem. I know have bulging discs at 2 3 4 5 and s1 levels..also 5 6 7 (neck). I am in constant pain in my back and my pelvis always burns. My inner thighs are tight and hurt constantly. I went from lifting weights daily and really looking toned to..well..just there. Everyday I have to take Dilaudid, ibuprofen, flexerl, pariet and now Elmiron and today I am to start on Neurotin for the pain in my back. I have had trigger point injections and physio..none helping. Does anyone think that the ic could be making the pain worse?
Up to this point the only treatment I have tried/recieved for the ic was the bladder hydrodistension and I had some dialtions done as well that day (scar tissue from the BAD surgery..) I seen my gyn yesterday and I explained just how terrible things have gotten for me and he started me on Elmiron. So far I'm ok..no nauseau. I will be honest I am a bit worried about the hair loss.
So the IC is just the icing on the cake for me. I am unable to lift the kids. They are 2 and 3 and my oldest is 12 (she's a great helper) but with the back issues, perineum scar tissue and my ability to have a bm being nonexixtant I am just a wreck and NOW ic? UGHHHH. I hope the Elmiron helps my bladder out and takes some pressure of my back. It causes me to limp and lean forward.


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