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[Angeline]

Hello to everyone! I was actually diagnosed accidentally several years ago during a hysterectomy. My Gyn noticed pinpoint hemmorhages in my bladder when he instilled fluid into it causing it to expand. I haven't had any major symptoms but have recently noticed sharp stabbing pains in my bladder area several times a day. I have always been a frequent voider, but this is more noticeable now too. I'm really worried that my symptoms will worsen, so I have made an appointment with a urologist for next week. Any advice or support would be appreciated.

[vm]

Glad you found us! :welcome: If you haven't already, we always suggest you check out the ICN's online Patient Handbook at this link: www.ic-network/handbook You might pay special attention to the information regarding diet. It is one of the cheapest, simplest ways to ease IC symptoms - although it is not easy. It's hard giving up some of our favorite foods.

I'm glad you were able to get into a urologist. Are you on any form of treatment now?

[redmowii]

I am so sorry that you have to come to this site at all. But welcome. You can try doing the diet. My uro suggested I double my fluid intake. He said that urine is naturally very acidic and if you double your fluid intake it makes it more diluted so less irritating to the bladder. I have to go to the bathroom more, but it usually hurts less. The only time I try not to drink water is the hour-hour and a half before bed. Praying I don't have to get up to much. Good luck, and I hope you feel better soon.

[traceann]

Hello and a belated :welcome: to the boards!! You have found a great place for support and information! Sorry I didn't see your post sooner!

I think you have been given great advice already! The diet is a huge tool for me as well. It keeps my bladder feeling pretty happy most of the time now a days!!! :woohoo:

Once again, welcome and hope to see you around the boards!

Hugs!

[Piggy]

Hi I'm new here. I wanted to find a place where i can talk to other people regarding Kidney Stones and UTI. I went to the hospital by 911 yesterday. No one was home but me. I have had some pain in my back, stomach, and on my left side. Pain that I have never experienced and that never went away. I have my period and thought it was that. But boy was I wrong . Last week I went to the dr and they told me that I had a UTI (urinary tract infection). Those suck. You always feel like you have to pee but then nothing comes out. That is why I was so sick last week. But the cramping that I’m getting is from a Kidney Stone. That’s right. I have a small kidney stone. They took a CAT scan and that showed what I have. They told me to drink lots of liquids….expecially water so it will pass. I hope it just plops right out….but I heard that you’ve got to push it out and the pain is worse then being in labor. Great. I’m on pain meds and they gave me Morphine yesterday.

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Piggy

[traceann]

Hi and welcome Piggy! I have no experience with stones, but UTI's I think you will find all of us have had our fair share! LOL You are right, no fun at all!!! Hope you are feeling better soon, and the antibiotics do their thing!

Hugs!