Urology

[twila2]

I've had a total hyst. but I have bleeding every month or two. I have bladder pain and frequency and urgency. My urologist says I have cystitis cystica. He has done 2 cytology tests they were negative. Is this the same as having Interstitial Cystitis? I am a 58 year olld female and I've had 3 children.

[twila02]

What is your opinion of using botox for OAB with frequecny, urgency, and incontinence? I also have IC. I have taken all meds that there are and I've even had the Interstim and nothing has worked.

Thank You!

[twila2]

Thanks for replying to my message so quickly.

My urologist is going to do a cystoscopy and insert a catheter with medication in it. Will the medication tell him if I have IC or CC? When the biopsy is done is it done in the office or hospital?

I was taking Toviaz, but my mouth became very dry and I had hoarseness and lost my voice. I'm not taking anything now and the overactive bladder, frequency, urgency and incontinence is severe. The Toviaz and Gelnique didn't help any.

Thank you!

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

Cystitis cystic is distinct from interstitial cystitis though both may behave in a similar fashion symptomatically. While IC is usually a diagnosis of exclusion CC would need to be confirmed on a biopsy.
Hope this information helps.

Take care!