Years of UTI and Question

[rlynnc]

Hello,
I am a 23 year old female who has been dealing with UTI's for three years.
I had the first one after having sex for the first time- which seems to be the trigger.
I have been on every antibiotic under the sun and been prescribed macrobid for any activity.
Upon having recent urine tests my Dr told me that there was no infection, but he wants to do a scope because they still see blood cells in the urine. (My kidney stone scans came back negative)
Is this something that is very nessasary, and how painful will it be? Also what would be the reason for blood cells in urine if there are no stones or infection?

Thanks!

[rlynnc]

Well months and months later I have the answer. Today I had a cystocopy (wide awake with a local not fun!)
I have had no UIT's for awhile since I was given a macrobid to take.
The results showed that I have interstital Cysitis. I was given a presciption to take for 3 months to help. Hoping I don't have to many side effects from this :(

[CharAnn]

Hi,

I had what I thought was re-occuring UTI's.Over and over again I went to the Dr and I had no infection, but I did have blood in my urine.I went to a uro who did the cystocopy with hydrodistention,and it revealed I have Interstitial Cystitis.I would go ahead and have the scope to rule this out, and any other things that could be going on in your bladder.You will be out for the cystocopy, afterwards you will have some pain for a few daysm kind of like having a UTI.I find it a little difficult to urinate afterwards, but usually eases up in a few hrs.They should give you pain medication to take after the procedure.  

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

Your cystoscopy may be useful in excluding bladder infections,  inflammations and obstructions as well as to check  the urethra for the presence of strictures or infections.Your doctors may just want to directly visualize these structures to rule out any source of the persistent hematuria( blood in urine) considering that there is currently no infection and your scans did not show  any structural abnormalities and urinary tract stones.

Usually  cystoscopy is requested when urinary tract infections have been ruled out through urinalysis and urine culture and when urinary tract stones have been excluded based on imaging modalities.

[jane852369]

Blood in your urine is not normal and can be a sign that something is seriously wrong, especially if having stones or an infection have been ruled out. Keep in mind, though that not all stones or obstructions are seen on xrays or ct scans. Sometimes it is necessary to do a cystoscopy to look into the bladder and up through the ureters to see if there is a stone or blockage. The procedure is usually done under sedation with versed mixed with a pain med. It shouldn't be painful, since you would be out briefly. If they find a problem, they will be able to put in a stent that will keep your ureter open to allow urine to flow freely. The stent will make you feel like you have to pee, but it should not be painful. You would usually be off the day of the procedure and could go back to work the next day with instructions to do no lifting.