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Hi everyone:
My name is Ruthie, and I was formally diagnosed with IC today after cystoscopy. I have been symptomatic for six weeks, although the latter two weeks were not as intense in pain. I had five urine cultures done throughout various trips to my primary care MD as well as the ER. Only two of those showed an infection, but when I was most symptomatic they were clear.
Saw a urologist, and I had an instillation two weeks ago, and was scheduled for cystoscopy a week later. I had the worst reaction to the instillation - intense burning and a severe urge to urinate. Has anyone else had that problem? A week later I returned to the specialist, and I then had an infection. I finally had my cystoscopy today, and definitely experienced the burning and severe urge after urinating the first time. I am a little more comfortable now after taking Uribel, but definitely still feel the discomfort.
Does anyone know how long this will last?
I have really tried my best the past three weeks to follow the IC diet, which I think is helping. Does anyone have any other recommendations? I am going on vacation to Hawaii in three weeks and I'm really hoping to be feeling better.
Thank you so much for your help. I greatly appreciate it.
My name is Ruthie, and I was formally diagnosed with IC today after cystoscopy. I have been symptomatic for six weeks, although the latter two weeks were not as intense in pain. I had five urine cultures done throughout various trips to my primary care MD as well as the ER. Only two of those showed an infection, but when I was most symptomatic they were clear.
Saw a urologist, and I had an instillation two weeks ago, and was scheduled for cystoscopy a week later. I had the worst reaction to the instillation - intense burning and a severe urge to urinate. Has anyone else had that problem? A week later I returned to the specialist, and I then had an infection. I finally had my cystoscopy today, and definitely experienced the burning and severe urge after urinating the first time. I am a little more comfortable now after taking Uribel, but definitely still feel the discomfort.
Does anyone know how long this will last? I have really tried my best the past three weeks to follow the IC diet, which I think is helping. Does anyone have any other recommendations? I am going on vacation to Hawaii in three weeks and I'm really hoping to be feeling better.
Thank you so much for your help. I greatly appreciate it.
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