Argh

[heiwalove]

who gets urethral burning with their IC?
this is my most annoying symptom right now, and it's pretty constant even when i'm not in a 'flare'.
~heather

[Hangin' Tough]

Oh yes. I am a male with IC and it sometimes feels like someone has vice-grip pliers in places that they shouldn't. My work is at a desk and on most days, I am like a jack-in-the-box anyway, but when this symptom is at its worst, I just have to work standing up. Hope "the burn" gets better.

Steve

[tigger_gal]

Heather,
I do.. ggggggrrrrrr its not all the time but I do get it... and don't know what to do to stop it...
hugs
Brat

[VickiB]

Of all the symptoms I get, the burning is by far the worst! During a flare it's almost more than I can bear, (and I like to think I'm pretty tough!).

I do find that for me, the baking soda in water trick soothes the burn, but I can't use it too much or it causes constipation. Still, when I find myself weighing the options,..hmmmm, burning on one hand,... constipation on the other. I'll go for the constipation every time!!

Vicki

[the_lost_lenore]

Not so much burning for me as a sore and bruised feeling in that area. Very annoying and especially during that time of the month.

[Kathi]

You might want to check your diet. Urethal burn is usually something ingested. Keep a diary of everything you put in your mouth to ry & track it down. Kathi :)

[SheriG]

Pyridium, or Urised are the things that I am usually given for burning. They discolor you urine, (and undies if you dribble like me) Hope this helps! Hugs and best wishes to you all! Sheri :hi:

[Myli]

Sorry to hear that you are having that old burning sensation. The burning sensation is one of the worst feelings I think. For me, the helpful things are to watch the diet, take Uristat and sit on my ice bag.

Hope you find relief very soon!!!

:grouphug:
Myli