Questions about IC

[charzysbebe]

Hello. I was wondering first of all, if it sounds like I have IC? Here are my symptoms...
~ Burning off and on some days, ok the others.
~ If I drink lots of water, the burning goes away.
~Spicy foods or V8 make me burn where it feels like my urethra and the outer part of my vagina???
~If I don't drink much, (get dehydrated) or if I sweat alot, I start to burn, and then water helps out alot.

Does this sounds like IC?? If so, does anyone know why when I don't drink much, I burn, or some days are worse than others??
I am new to this condition, and I have no clue what causes it, how to help it, etc. Please help!! :rolleyes: Thanks, Charlotte

[Katrina]

I sounds like it could be IC. IF it is the why is that with IC our bladders our dammaged or inflammed and thus when dehydrated our urine can put us through pain which is experienced in different ways one of which is burning. Spicy foods and V8 would be particularly hard on the bladder. Look at the IC diet found in the http://www.ic-network.com/handbook/ I recommend you see a urologist and get tested. It is the only way to be certain.

[vm]

If we get dehydrated our urine gets concentrated and that can make our bladders very uncomfortable. If we drink plenty through the day - particularly water - it helps dilute the urine so it isn't so irritating.

As Katrina says one of the best places to gather info about IC is the Patient Handbook. I have learned so much from this site - much moreso than I have learned from any doctor. Feel free to post any questions, OK? :)

[charzysbebe]

Thank you so much for the input! :) I will definately check to see if that is what I have. I will keep you all posted. Charlotte