Overactive Bladder or IC????

[mom2angels97]

Ok here's my story. As long as I can remember I have the need to go uriate often. I'm now 39. Recently, I had my bouts with burning, and what I think are yeast infections. All tests blood and urine are negative. They last a couple of days then go away.

I am seeing a gyn, who wanteed to treat me for IC without any testing. Which I thought was odd. So, I started seeing a Uro. He started me on Detrol, it didn't work, Then went to Ditropan XL didn't work. I'm currently on Sanctura once a day. On day 10. Not sure if it is working. I still seem to go alot., How long does it take to work?

This board seems to be quite helpful. If anyone has any answers, they will be helpful. Thank you.

[Roxie2007]

HI! Sounds like maybe you should try Elavil. It works great for frequency. It's a prescription. I use the Ditropan patch.....but it doesn't work that great......but the Elavil is great!
Also are you using the IC diet? Maybe you are eating something that's causing the flares and frequency......cafeine, chocolate, anything with citric acid, night shade foods, carbonation.....there's lots of things that can cause flare ups and/or frequency.....including stress.
Sorry that you probably have IC.....it's not an easy thing to have to live with. There's lots of great info on this site......and all of us are here often.....for questions, advice or just a shoulder. Take care.....Roxie