I need to vent

[Anne04]

I have been in a flare for almost a month now, and I am getting very discouraged and depressed. I haven't had pain for this long since when I was first diagnosed, and I'm so afraid that it's not going to get better. I had a few days when I thought I was almost over it, but then the pain was back again. I started back on Elmiron almost two weeks ago. I just have so many emotions that I don't know what to do with, and sometimes it feels overwhelming because no one around me understands what this is like day after day. I don't mean to sound whiny, but this is the only place where I knew other people would understand. Thank you for listening.:headbang::headbang::headbang:

[leelee88]

(((hugs))) I know this is VERY frustrating. I hope you have went and checked to make sure this flare is not at UTI.. Just in case. It can be confusing..I do hope it passes soon..

[SharonA]

It is a good idea to get your urine checked for infection if you havin't already. I am so sorry that you are suffering with a flare. They are the pits. Sending you lots of (((hugs))).

[TexasHoney]

:grouphug:

[Briza]

I am sorry!!! Don't forget...we here DO understand!!
:kiss: I hope this passes soon..IC soooo unpredictable, but since you were able to get out of pain before, all the more reason to hope and believe and do your best so that it will happen agian!:pray:

[Anne04]

Thanks to everyone who responded to my post. I was feeling a little better last night but then when I get up in the morning and have to go the pain starts again right after urination. I'm still having some thin whitish discharge and itching too, even though the doctor told me I had no yeast or bacteria. He gave me three days worth of Diflucan anyway last week. I don't know what to do, because to me I think there is something else other than the IC that's irritating my urethra. Any advice?

[bigred]

I am so sorry your not feeling good. Get your bladder checked for inf. I know that dmso helps me.

[KarenAnne]

:grouphug:
Hope that you're feeling better soon.

[bluetou]

Oh I am sorry you are flaring this long and in such discomfort, ((HUGS)) to you. I pray that you have better pain free days ahead.
I understand your frustration and upset, having the network is amazing, such a wonderful outlet and a great place to seek advice and understanding.

((HUGS)) to you, I hope you begin to feel better soon.

Peace
Blue
:pray: