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had my appointment cancelled again!!!!! where do i turn? tried everything i can think.. nobody interested! only place that will do it.. only this one lady does it.. shes off now so have to wait a month (as she only works one day a month for treatment again) really struggling
can't believe posted this up and not one single person has taken the time to reply or care.. what's the point in being part of this forum??? people read messages and don't reply? especially when the person has wrote help!!!!! and is clearly in a bad place and needed support.. please admin can you delete my account.. and this thread thanks.
Here you go.I can't believe you have to wait so long for your treatment. Any chance they could teach you how to do your own instillations? I know many people here on the forum do theirs at home.I am sorry- you must be beside yourself.
I am so sorry . Waiting is horrible.. We can have long waits in our medical system here in Canada.. https://www.facebook.com/groups/181059451933468/ this link is to healing Interstitial Cystitis Naturally on facebook..Maybe someone on there is from the UK and can give you better advise then I can.. Sure hope you can find relief..
God brought me to it, He will bring me through it!!!
Diagnosed 2003
by cysto/hydro
Elmiron took almost a year- made me sick, caused diarrhea
Pyridium -Made me sick
Detrol and Ditropan, Toviaz and Mrrbetriq- caused constipation and head ache.
Tried DMSO instill- had 5 out of 6
Started Oxytrol Patch-stopped using them after 3 months-- skin was getting irritated
Cysto/hydro April 6th 2011-- on expansion only hold one cup
IBS/ IC
High blood pressure meds and Crestor
Metformin (prediabetic)
Sinequan (depression)
Yes sometimes it does take time to get a response... as we all have very busy days and nights at times. I'm caring for two very elderly parents who have me running in circles most days which is one reason why I can't get on here as quickly as normal. I'm doing the parenting now and it's intense.
#2 - Have you watched our video series ... there are two you must watch so that you can learn what your options are besides bladder instills. Please watch the most recent two - The Six Steps of Treatment and The Five Subtypes for IC - https://www.ic-network.com/interstit...-video-series/
#3 - Make sure you read the educational section of our website especially the treatment area!
Hugs and remember that you really aren't alone here.
Jill
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