Am I doing enough???

[princess0227]

Hello Everyone,
I am fairly new to the website, I have responded to some of your messages but now think I need some advice. I was diagnosed just about a year ago, had some complications thru the diagnosis procedure and had bad reactions to the Elmiron. Since then I have been put on Ditropan XL during the day & visciril (spelling??) at night-an anti inflamitory. I dont have any of the burning, or bad food allergies. I do get the urethral pain and sharp pain when I really have to go, but I drink A LOT of water to keep by bladder flushed out. That is all I am doing and feel like I'm just "getting by". I dont think I'm doing anything to "get better" and dont want to worsen the condition, right now it is somewhat bearable. I am going to make an appointment with a different doctor just to have another opinion. Any thoughts???? :hmm:
Thanks,
Princess0227

[tigger_gal]

((((((((hugs))))))))
there are a few different types of meds available on the market fo IC. have you tried urised (anti spasm) and hydroxizine?
good luck to you and feel better soon..
Brat

[princess0227]

I have not heard of either of those meds, my doctor seems content to keep me the way I am going. I am checking out a few new doctors just to get another outlook on things and will ask about these meds. Thank you so much for your advice :hi:
princess0227

[Janie Miranda]

Princess,
I think the visciril (I don't know how to spell it either) you are on is the same thing as hydroxizine. Hope you find something that works well for you.
hugs,

[princess0227]

Thanks Janie, that will help when meeting with the new doc., if I can find one. Not many around here. I guess I am on the right track though.
Thanks Again,
princess0227 :angel: