Causes

I am not sure what is happening to me.  I've suffered through Fibromyalgia for the past 16 years, IBS, but, these symptoms are the worst.  
I have a terrible burning pain in the vaginal area and the urethra.  My urine smells like infected urine.  As an RN,(previously), I  recall this odor when patients had UTI's.  I have dropped off urine specimens at my Urologist, GYNE, internist,and they have all been negaitive. I haven't had a cystoscopy.  From what I've read,  it seems that I probably have IC.  
I'm in such misery!!!

operagirl53

[kailau]

Go get a cystoscopy from a urologist!  My mom went undiagnosed for years, and the final flare prior to being diagnosed she was incorrectly treated for a UTI for months, which the meds used to treat that make the symptoms worse.  Go get the cystoscopy, and start following the IC diet (no coffee, teas, caffeine, carbonation, tomato based products, citrus, fruit juices, cut back on salts, spicy foods, and any other foods that could possibly be acidic) immediately and drink LOTS of water.  There is relief out there, but you have to know what your dealing with to get a handle on it!  Good Luck!