Can IC be diagnosed with CTKUB's and Xrays?

[Moonheart]

Or just ruled out?

LOTS of Kidney stones though...lots and lots...

Off to the Uro and Gyno next.....:confused:

[ICNDonna]

I'm not familir with CTKUB --- what does that mean.

The Patient Handbook at http://www.ic-network.com/handbook explains how a diagnosis is made. X-rays will not diagnose IC.

Donna

[Moonheart]

Hi Donna,

CT is the Cat Scan, and KUB is Kidney, Urinary Tract, and Bladder. Sorry, I was in a hurry when I posted this. Didn't mean to be confusing. :)

[ICNDonna]

As far as I know there are only three ways to diagnose IC:

1. cystoscopy with hydrodistention and biopsies (It's how I was diagnosed)
2. potassium sensitivity test
3. Some physicians are willing to make a diagnosis based on symptoms.

Donna

[Moonheart]

Thank you Donna :)

Maybe she was ruling things out.