Hi All-
I am new to this site and thought I would introduce myself. I was actually diagnosed with IC over a year ago but really did not get it or understand what it was. I have endometriosis and it seemed when I got those symptoms under control and got the endo removed from my bladder so I guess I figured that was the symptoms I was having. I have always been some to go to the bathroom frequently and just thought it was me. Recently I started having issues with lower abdominal swelling and pain and lots of pelvic pressure. And as all of you know it was my IC. I had a cysto a while ago so the doctor knew exactly what it was. I am now on elmiron and looking at the diet stuff and working with acupuncturist. It is just so hard for me to believe that the IC may have been a main cause for the reason I have been in so much pain the last year. I am a little overwhelmed with everything and the diet and the variety of information.
I was on elmiron for a while about a year ago but because of the bad stomach pain I stopped taking it and I ended up being diagnosed with GERD and gastritis after two ER visits, a CT Scan, two Ultrasounds, two nights in the hospital and an EGD, oh and a hida scan for my gallbladder.
So do any of you have a various other medical conditions, it seems like my GI and female organs are wacky.
Well, any advice or comments would be great.
Thanks
I am new to this site and thought I would introduce myself. I was actually diagnosed with IC over a year ago but really did not get it or understand what it was. I have endometriosis and it seemed when I got those symptoms under control and got the endo removed from my bladder so I guess I figured that was the symptoms I was having. I have always been some to go to the bathroom frequently and just thought it was me. Recently I started having issues with lower abdominal swelling and pain and lots of pelvic pressure. And as all of you know it was my IC. I had a cysto a while ago so the doctor knew exactly what it was. I am now on elmiron and looking at the diet stuff and working with acupuncturist. It is just so hard for me to believe that the IC may have been a main cause for the reason I have been in so much pain the last year. I am a little overwhelmed with everything and the diet and the variety of information.
I was on elmiron for a while about a year ago but because of the bad stomach pain I stopped taking it and I ended up being diagnosed with GERD and gastritis after two ER visits, a CT Scan, two Ultrasounds, two nights in the hospital and an EGD, oh and a hida scan for my gallbladder.
So do any of you have a various other medical conditions, it seems like my GI and female organs are wacky.
Well, any advice or comments would be great.
Thanks
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