please help

[jess418]

hi i posted a comment the other day regarding my utis i went 2 my doctor 2day as im having 1 at the moment and she says she cant refere me 2 see a urologist yet cuz all my msu tests are coming back as no growth!i need help as this is just 2 much 2 cope with 9 years of this now

[Dr_Veena]

Hi,
      How are you? Interstitial cystitis is a inflammatory disorder of the bladder without infection. As, you mentioned that you had repeated attacks of UTI recurring after periodic treatment, that leads us towards non infectious causes for inflammation. I would suggest that you discuss with your doctor regarding this and get a cystoscopy done by a urologist for further confirmation.
Best.

[nicolette1972]

i dont understand why you have to have an infection before you can see one!!thats ridiculous!if youre having symptoms and are in pain then you have a right to see a specialist,is there another doctor in the practice you feel you can go to for a second opinion??you have patients rights hun,dont give up until you get referredX

[jess418]

but i have been for ultrasounds and that 2 see if theres anything abnormal but its not my doctors saying that i need 2 have a possitive msu with growth before she referes me.this is getting me down and making me feel rather suicidle as i have severe depression and hey are making me think im making it up

[Dr_Veena]

Hi,
      How are you? Recurrent UTI’s with negative cultures suggest of inflammation without infection. The common causes for this could be interstitial cystitis or cystitis glandularis.
I would suggest that you visit a urologist and get a cystoscopy done for confirmation of diagnosis and further assistance on treatment.
Best.