Plush
01-13-2006, 09:16 PM
Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to post that my urethra is finally beginning to behave. I've been in a great deal of pain since October and am now feeling better. My urogynos keep telling me I have "Urethral Syndrome" and cystoscopy always show a red and inflamed urethra. My latest urogyn is fabulous but she's joining a practice in Virginia in March so will again have to search for a star doctor. (BIG SIGH....)
She noticed that my urethra is slightly prolapsed and I have a Grade 1 cystocele and uterine prolapse (also Grade 1) most likely due to three challenging vaginal deliveries. In retrospect I should have gone the celebrity route - c sections. She suggested a teeny dab of Estrace cream on the urethral opening. I've used it a couple of times and I already feel a difference. However, I was on my way to feeling better before I used the cream. My pattern has been: 3-5 months of extreme urethral pain and then a few years of remission. I used a lot of vitamin therapy this time as well as two Ativan (.5mg) a day for the past month. I also used 1/2 of a Tylenol 3 as needed. I used: Grape Seed Extract, Acidophilus, Oil of Oregano, CoEnzyme Q10, Garlic, Evening Primrose Oil, multi-vitamin, Coromega (fish oil), Calcium Citrate, occasional use of Vistaril or Claritin. I also used Zantac because I had tremendous heartburn as a result of all the "stuff" I was taking. I also dabbed a one percent hydrocortisone cream directly on urethral opening. My husband burst out laughing when he caught me doing this one evening. I looked like a contortionist trying to find my urethral opening and then applying the ointment to exactly the right spot - definitely not my sexiest moment. I always feel like a self centered hypo when I have these "flares" going on for months and then fill baskets full of medications, vitamins, etc. However, I get so frustrated because nothing works and I want to go back to the person I was before the flare. I become a maniac only because I love life and want to "fix" myself. Anyway, I'm hoping maybe this info will help in some little way. I've tested this "remission" by drinking Diet Coke, eating chocolate, coffee, etc. My pain is now about a 2 instead of an 8. I now urinate about 9-10 times a day (2 at night) instead of about 30-40 times a day. Yes, there is hope and I pray that each and every one of you gets better. Will keep you posted. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being there.
Love and hugs,
Plush
I just wanted to post that my urethra is finally beginning to behave. I've been in a great deal of pain since October and am now feeling better. My urogynos keep telling me I have "Urethral Syndrome" and cystoscopy always show a red and inflamed urethra. My latest urogyn is fabulous but she's joining a practice in Virginia in March so will again have to search for a star doctor. (BIG SIGH....)
She noticed that my urethra is slightly prolapsed and I have a Grade 1 cystocele and uterine prolapse (also Grade 1) most likely due to three challenging vaginal deliveries. In retrospect I should have gone the celebrity route - c sections. She suggested a teeny dab of Estrace cream on the urethral opening. I've used it a couple of times and I already feel a difference. However, I was on my way to feeling better before I used the cream. My pattern has been: 3-5 months of extreme urethral pain and then a few years of remission. I used a lot of vitamin therapy this time as well as two Ativan (.5mg) a day for the past month. I also used 1/2 of a Tylenol 3 as needed. I used: Grape Seed Extract, Acidophilus, Oil of Oregano, CoEnzyme Q10, Garlic, Evening Primrose Oil, multi-vitamin, Coromega (fish oil), Calcium Citrate, occasional use of Vistaril or Claritin. I also used Zantac because I had tremendous heartburn as a result of all the "stuff" I was taking. I also dabbed a one percent hydrocortisone cream directly on urethral opening. My husband burst out laughing when he caught me doing this one evening. I looked like a contortionist trying to find my urethral opening and then applying the ointment to exactly the right spot - definitely not my sexiest moment. I always feel like a self centered hypo when I have these "flares" going on for months and then fill baskets full of medications, vitamins, etc. However, I get so frustrated because nothing works and I want to go back to the person I was before the flare. I become a maniac only because I love life and want to "fix" myself. Anyway, I'm hoping maybe this info will help in some little way. I've tested this "remission" by drinking Diet Coke, eating chocolate, coffee, etc. My pain is now about a 2 instead of an 8. I now urinate about 9-10 times a day (2 at night) instead of about 30-40 times a day. Yes, there is hope and I pray that each and every one of you gets better. Will keep you posted. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being there.
Love and hugs,
Plush