I am in a flare

[Marcie920]

I am in a flare and it is all my fault. I ate some antipasto salad yesterday and now I am in a flare even with the prelief I took . Note to self never eat antipasto salad ever again. I am having the burning pain in my bladder and urethra.

[ICNDonna]

You might try taking some Tums or if you're not on any salt restriction, try some baking soda mixed in water. And drink, drink, drink.

Hope you feel better by the end of the day.

Donna

[Marcie920]

Ty for your advice Donna.

[ICLori]

I agree with Donna's advice, and I hope that this flare will pass quickly. Don't feel bad, we all eat no-no's from time to time, either accidentally or sometimes even on purpose because we just get so tired of having such a long list of foods and beverages that are no-no.

Blessings,
Lori

[Babs RN]

I agree with Donna and Lori and have only one thing to add--please don't beat yourself up for eating a no no--we have all done it.

Hugs,
Barb:hi: :smile tee

[Marcie920]

Thanks everyone.

[kennedy]

I think that sometimes we test the no-no's because there have been the times when we find that we can get away with it. Somedays our bodies let us get away with caffeine or spicy food, but the next time, we get a flare as soon as we take a bite of the "bad" food. It sucks and it's not fair. But we all do it. I think, because we get to feel a little bit normal. I know the blissful normalcy I feel if I risk a flare for having a caffeinated triple mocha latte with some girlfriends.

Valium helps the pain in my bladder some along with a heating pad. I am sorry that you feel so bad. Hope you feel better soon.

Kennedy

[dancemomof2]

I agree with Donna, tums help me alot if I have eatten the wrong thing. Hope you feel better soon.

[traceann]

Sorry a little late to this, but yep - Tums and Baking Soda sure have saved me some grief a few times!! We've all done the no-no's!! ;)