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Just curious if anyone knows why elmiron should not be taken with food or taken 2-3 hours after eating. Is it because it my upset your stomach? Just curious I've been taking it 3 x a day and it's sooooo hard trying to work out an eating schedule along with this, I've been good not to eat too close to taking it though.
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My doc told me that it got absorbed with food and didn't get where it needed to go (bladder, instead of intestines). Like thyroid meds, that's why it needs to be taken on an empty stomach.
Anyone else have info on this?8/2007 - My constant bladder pain is now gone due to a surgery where the ilioinguinal and iliohypogastic nerves were cut. I still have IC symptoms but they are improving. It's still early to say, but I believe this solution will work permanently for me.
Symptoms since 2005 - 24/7 abdominal pain, cold sweats, low back pain, vulv, etc.
Surgeries: Spinal Fusion L4-L5-S1 10/97, Anterior spinal fusion L5-S1 9/05, Lap for Cysts, Endo 9/06, Hysterectomy kept cervix 12/06
Meds: Morphine, Neurontin, Valium, Hydroxyzine, Vivelle Estrogen, Thyroid,
Exercise & PT: All at least 4 times a week
Whirlpool baths, Moist heat, Treadmill, Stretching, Trigger point, Yoga Positions; Ab & Pelvic Massage -
I believe its so the food will not absorb it, so it can reach the bladder to coat it..Hugs
Ronda
ONE Second, ONE Bite, ONE Breath, ONE Pill, ONE Minute, ONE Teardrop, ONE Hour, ONE Sip.. ONE DAY! I will Prevail from this disease! IC Hoping for a Cure!
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Meds For IC: Lyrica-25mg Glucosamine-500 MSM-500mg, Prosed Ds -When Flaring
Other Meds: Levlite- Continious Birtcontrol, Micardis-40mg for High Blood Pressure
Meds I have Tried:
Topamax,Tofranil, Elmiron, Atarax, Cymbalta, Elavil, Enablex, Detral La, Prydium.
Lexapro< Bad reaction to this med!
Intstills, could not continue them due to some kind of reaction after 3rd instill. Tasted the lidocaine in my mouth, tongue and lips went numb then went into what seemed like a panic attack. Shaking, racing heart, tingling face/head, blood pressure shot up..
Dx With IC in Nov 2006 with Hydro/Cysto
Hydro/Cysto Caused Bladder to Rupture.
Other Dxs-Vulvodynia,Fibro, Endo, IBS, HPV, Migraines, Spastic Colon, Mild Dysplasia.
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Yes that is exactly what I have been hearing too.
Take care, TrishannComment
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Thanks guys, that's what I was thinking too. I'll make sure to keep taking it on an empty stomach, even though it's a little hard sometimes....Comment
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When I took it, the literature said to take it one hour before food or two hours after. The explanation said that it can bond to food and not be as likely to help.
DonnaStay safe
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