I am trying to find clear accurate information regarding Chlorpactin.
The DMSO/heparin intills didn't do much for me (other than make me miserable every week for several days) and I have decided to give everying a rest, still on my oral meds (elmiron, detrol,
vioxx) and hope I get better.
My uro. said the next 2 things are chlorpactin and then interstim. He told me to research each one, but I am havig a hard time finding documentation stating WHY chlorpactin may help?
I read the books, articles, but they seem very vague. Seems it is quite painful, and they are not even sure how it works--destroy lining in bladder, which MIGHT prompt healthier lining to grow, might destroy nerves, but more nerves might grow.
I also am wondering why interstim would work for IC? My sister tried it for incontinence problems, but it didn't do anything for her.
Not trying to sound so skeptical, but since my diagnosis things have gone from bad to worse. had my first really severe flare up at XMas, but when I had the cysto/hyrdo on Jan 7 and they "overstretched" my bladder, things got so much worse and aren't getting all that much better.
I am taking pain meds as neede at night, along with Ambien (sleeping pill) so I am getting more rest. My hair is falling out big time, supposedly from Elmiron, but if it helps my bladder and I end up with a wig, so be it.
Any info on Chlorpactin adn Interstim as it relates
to IC would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Stacy
The DMSO/heparin intills didn't do much for me (other than make me miserable every week for several days) and I have decided to give everying a rest, still on my oral meds (elmiron, detrol,
vioxx) and hope I get better.
My uro. said the next 2 things are chlorpactin and then interstim. He told me to research each one, but I am havig a hard time finding documentation stating WHY chlorpactin may help?
I read the books, articles, but they seem very vague. Seems it is quite painful, and they are not even sure how it works--destroy lining in bladder, which MIGHT prompt healthier lining to grow, might destroy nerves, but more nerves might grow.
I also am wondering why interstim would work for IC? My sister tried it for incontinence problems, but it didn't do anything for her.
Not trying to sound so skeptical, but since my diagnosis things have gone from bad to worse. had my first really severe flare up at XMas, but when I had the cysto/hyrdo on Jan 7 and they "overstretched" my bladder, things got so much worse and aren't getting all that much better.
I am taking pain meds as neede at night, along with Ambien (sleeping pill) so I am getting more rest. My hair is falling out big time, supposedly from Elmiron, but if it helps my bladder and I end up with a wig, so be it.
Any info on Chlorpactin adn Interstim as it relates
to IC would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Stacy
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