IC Lori

[emilyrose197377]

Lori,how is the new med working for you. I just thought I would check in with you to see how you are doing.

[ICLori]

I'm doing just great - I have a thread where I post most days to say how I'm doing, if you'd like to follow it...

I feel actually better than I have in many many years (decades) energy-wise and just in general health. I have a small amount of bladder pain still at night, which is handled easily with Ultram.

I am told that I should start to see results from this drug on my bladder in about one month after starting it. I told you that already, right? That it won't affect my bladder much until about 4 weeks into treatment? This is one of those drugs like Elmiron that take awhile to work. My doc said I would see some results in about 4 weeks and the best results in about 4 months.

So anyway, I'm on day 11 right now, and already my general health is improving because of CyA. Apparently this autoimmune disease has sapped my strength and health for a long time - but no more!

Now I just have to wait for the little tiny bit of bladder pain that is left, to go away. I figure that might happen in another 2-3 weeks or a few months at the most

Blessings,
Lori

P.S. My bladder is definately better than usual...it's just not quite 100% yet....

[SharonA]

I am so happy that you are doing better. You have been through so much. :kissing: