Re: HELP ... Interstitial cystitis ?

Subject: Re: HELP ... Interstitial cystitis ?

Forum: The Urology Forum


I have been to 3 urologists in the past 18 mos. for multiple
recurring UTIs.  In the process of seeing these three MDs,
I have had an IVP (normal results), urethral dilations (didn't
help), a cystoscopy (reduced bladd cap w/ no signs of
pinpoint bleeding/ulcers, just irritation), & a laproscopy (no
endo by the bladd).  The final diagnosis:  Probable IC with a
a presription for Elmiron.
My question is this.... On average I drink anywhere from 4 qts.
to 6 qts. of water in a day, causing me to only urinate every 2 to
5 hours on average.  Burning only occurs during urination and following
ONLY if I feel that I have not completed emptied my bladder -- only
to cause a painful SMALL amount of urine to leave my system.  Perscribed Medications do
not help (Ditropan, Urised, etc).  But, I started taking 8 capsules
of Acidophilous daily from what I thought was my last infection (urinalysis/culture neg)
which seems to relieve all the burning and frequency.  So
why is this working just as well as the ditropan medication?  
(I see urologist number 4 in 2 weeks.  ANY suggestions would be helpful.)  





I HAVE A MOTHER-INLAW WITH THIS SAME PROB. I WROTE A QUESTION ON 2/O9/99 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT SOME MORE IFO. I HAVE HAD ONE MD. RESPONSE.  JOE








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