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Cillajane
01-27-2008, 07:00 AM
:help:Hi-
I was diagnosed about a year ago with IC, also had colon/gyn surgery in April which has helped my symptoms. I have posted before here on the forum but don't know exactly where to put this question.

Last Friday I woke up with more than ususally pain with the first void. Just to make sure I had the clinic (Family Medicine) that I work in do a u/a. It was totally normal except for a trace of blood. I have had no symptoms of uti just the "normal" ic discomfort. I called my urologist Friday afternoon who did not get back to me. My question for those of you that might know is this " normal" for IC patients to show a trace of blood on U/A? I had had viscerial release done the day before. The frequency and urgency is no worse that normal for the condition and there is absolutely no burning when voiding. I just need peace of mind about this. I do plan to make another phone call to the urologist tomorrow so this doesn't develop into a full blown URI. Thanks for any comforting advise you can give this afternoon.

Lucia Cassity
Lexington, KY

mlzippy7
01-27-2008, 08:06 AM
I always have blood in my urine when I have it checked. My urologist told me it was normal for a person that has IC to have blood in their urine. My primary doctor disagrees. When I urinate many times I can actually see the blood in the toilet as well. This has been this way for many years.
I don't think it is normal but no one can tell me why.

ICNDonna
01-27-2008, 08:58 AM
I have blood in my urine when I'm flaring. However, if the blood is visible, it can mean infection so a recheck is a good idea.

Donna