Urethral Suppositories

[TiffanyK]

I was just prescribed urethral suppositories for my IC flare. I haven't tried them yet as I'm terrified. Has anyone heard of them or tried them???

[ICNDonna]

I used urethral suppositories some years ago. Whether they help depends on what is in the suppositories. They can be very effective for some people.

Sending healing thoughts,
Donna

[dminton]

Can anyone tell more about these urethral suppositories?? I am very curious. It seems so logical that one could place medication themselves right where they need it! What are they made of? Are they currently being manufactured? I had heard of steroid ones some years ago but the uro said they weren't available at all anymore.

Thanks, Diana.

[TiffanyK]

I tried it and it was one of the worst experiences of my life! It burned SO BADLY and caused excruciating pain for hours. It felt like I was peeing knives and hurt constantly when I wasn't peeing too. It has been about 36 hours now and I'm better but I don't think I'll be back to where I was before for quite a while, which wasn't the best place to begin with. Maybe I just had an unusual or allergic reaction, but I really must caution anyone from doing this!!!

It was supposed to have 3 things in it: an anesthetic that was supposed to numb any pain within 60 seconds - NOT!, an antibiotic, and an anti-inflammatory. It sounded like a good idea but it was a nightmare for me.