Considering DMSO

[babygirl1071]

Hi all,

I've been flaring for about a month and have just about had it. I get a really bad burning feeling like my privates are on fire. I had a hydro in April and felt great up until about a month ago. I'm wondering how I feel afterward as far as pain goes. A few hours, a few days??? Also, how expensive is this? I ended up spending a couple thousand to get the hydro done and am wondering if this is more or less expensive. Thanks for all the info and advice in advance.

[Linda May]

It should be less do you have insurance? I had DMSO and now I am pretty much in remission.

[babygirl1071]

Linda,

Yes, I do have insurance. Since I've hit my deductable, 80% of most expenses are covered. I'm glad to hear that you are responding well to the treatments. How did you feel afterwards??

[Linda May]

babygirl

It took about 4 treatments when I felt that it was getting better.

[babygirl1071]

Linda,

What I was wondering is how did you feel the day you had a treatment? Does it hurt really bad afterwards? How does it compare to getting a hydro? I hurt bad when I woke up, but felt better in a few days. I'm just wondering if I'm going to feel like crap afterwards.

[Linda May]

babygirl I felt no different before or after until the forth time.

It did not hurt one bit, they used a small cath and the nurse was gentle.

I held it in at least an hour it did not hurt when I voided.

For me no problem at all, just make sure you have a good nurse and Uro.

Also, stay on the diet do not cheat you will flare I tried coffee one time and flared.

I wish you the best and let me know how things turn out for you.

[babygirl1071]

Linda,

Thanks for the info. I have a great uro and the nurse that I've seen before is really nice, so I'm hoping that will continue with further visits.

[i3luebyrd]

If Kaiser is an option in your city, you may want to consider switching to that insurance. It's very inexpensive and the first thing they do is DMSO treatments. I don't pay a copay. If you're looking for low cost, check them out: https://www.kaiserpermanente.org/