does this happen to anyone else?

[Emmy1151]

1. Sometimes after I pee it feels like there is acid stuck in my urethra. Usually i drink alot of water and go pee again and that helps take some of the pain away. But i didnt know if that happens to anyone else. My main symptom has alwasy been urethral burning but when i had my cysto/hydro 2 months ago the uro said it looked normal. no narrowing or anything which really suprised me.

2. My main trigger food is tomatos. Anything with tomatos in it such as pizza sauce or salsa or anything. If i ever consume these foods (stupid...i know i shouldn't and regret it right after but mexican food is my fav.) i get burning in my urethra and vagina. is that normal? My uro suspects i have vulvodynia becasue i have had vaginal burning with no yeast or bacteria for like 5 months now and am seeing a gyno in 2 weeks. But still is it normal to have those reactions to foods?

[Sally939]

The symptoms I have are not the same as yours. My problem is urgency. But I wanted to post and give you my opinion and ask some question if you do not mind. Has you doc started you on any meds? The reason I ask is with out my meds all sorts of foods were big nonos. After being on my meds for almost a year I can eat more. I do think that your symptoms sound pretty normal for us. I would really try to stick to a strict diet for the first few months. Right now try to focus on eating things that do not cause you increased pain because in a few months you can try a wider range of foods.

[kimh]

1. Sometimes after I pee it feels like there is acid stuck in my urethra. Usually i drink alot of water and go pee again and that helps take some of the pain away. But i didnt know if that happens to anyone else. My main symptom has alwasy been urethral burning but when i had my cysto/hydro 2 months ago the uro said it looked normal. no narrowing or anything which really suprised me.

2. My main trigger food is tomatos. Anything with tomatos in it such as pizza sauce or salsa or anything. If i ever consume these foods (stupid...i know i shouldn't and regret it right after but mexican food is my fav.) i get burning in my urethra and vagina. is that normal? My uro suspects i have vulvodynia becasue i have had vaginal burning with no yeast or bacteria for like 5 months now and am seeing a gyno in 2 weeks. But still is it normal to have those reactions to foods?

I HAVE THE SAME SYMPTONS AND THEY CAN OCCUR AFTER I HAVE EATEN SOMETHING THAT IS NOT ON MY I/C LIST AND/OR ESPECIALLY 12 TO 24 HOURS AFTER HAVING SEXUAL INTERCOURSE. MY CUSTO/HYDRO WAS NORMAL ALSO. PLUS I HAVE HAD AN ULTRA SOUND OF THE BLADDER AND IT IS NORMAL TOO. CURRENTLY MY GYNO IS PERFOMING DILATION OF THE URETHA AND 3 WEEKS AGO HE DID A SILVER NITRATE BLADDER INSTILLATION. THE ONLY MEDS I AM TAKING IS NON-PERSCRIPTION CYSTA-Q., WHICH SEEMS TO BE HELPING WITH THE NIGHTTIME FREQUENCY. I HAVE JUST BEEN ON IT A WEEK. I AM TRYING TO STAY AWAY FROM PERSCRIPTION MEDS AS LONG AS I CAN BECAUSE I AM EXTREMELY SENSITIVE TO SO MANY DRUGS.:hi:B]

[Emmy1151]

The only med im on is UTA. Just switched to it after taking urelle for a couple of months...works better for me. I think i have about go my "trigger foods" down: anything tomato based, anything carbonated, pepperonis, and alcohol seemed the be the things that bother me the worst. And then anything really hot or really sour i cant handle. But i will addmitt it has kind of confused me that the only med i am on is the UTA. I dont know if maybe its becasue i was only diagnosed with mild IC that my doctor is hoping i can just get in under sontrol with the diet. Or maybe since i have only been diagnosed for a couple months now. How long did it take all of yalls uros to put you on the meds?

[kimh]

the only med im on is uta. Just switched to it after taking urelle for a couple of months...works better for me. I think i have about go my "trigger foods" down: Anything tomato based, anything carbonated, pepperonis, and alcohol seemed the be the things that bother me the worst. And then anything really hot or really sour i cant handle. But i will addmitt it has kind of confused me that the only med i am on is the uta. I dont know if maybe its becasue i was only diagnosed with mild ic that my doctor is hoping i can just get in under sontrol with the diet. Or maybe since i have only been diagnosed for a couple months now. How long did it take all of yalls uros to put you on the meds?

what is uta and what are it's side effects. I am trying to stay away from any meds that have side effects like grogginess, weight gain, etc. My uro has suggested i take something for overactive bladder; but i am holding off and hoping cysta-q will help me. From what i have been reading i have a mild case of ic also and when i get my diet down pat, i will be in much better shape. My uro has also suggested i see my gyno, which i have and he has found nothing out of the ordinary, except extreme skin allergies. I have just been diagnosed with ic for about 3 weeks. Have been on the elimination diet for that long also.

[Goldfinch]

Uta is a brand name for one of the Urinary Tract Antiseptic drugs. Check out the forum "Treatments for mild IC..." and you will find a topic devoted to these drugs. There is a description of what's in them and how they differ. Some report better responses to one rather than another, but the idea is pretty much the same--they are helpful for symptoms caused by a UTI or that mimic a UTI--frequency, urgency, burning and so on.

Many of the overactive bladder meds are mainly antispasmodics. An antispasmodic alone often is not enough to manage the symptoms of IC. The Urinary Tract Antiseptics include an antispasmodic but also have an analgesic (pain-relieving) component. Some here do take OAB meds, but often they are taking other drugs along with it.

It's good you are trying the elimination diet. Sometimes it does take several weeks for the bladder to calm down if foods have been an irritant, so hang in there. Some people are not that diet-sensitive. I look at that as a double-edged sword; if you can manage your symptoms and still eat a wide variety of foods that's great. But if you can't manage your symptoms with all the treatments available and you are not diet-sensitive, you have one less way of fighting IC. So, being diet-sensitive can give you some control, and it's non-invasive, non chemical.

[nottoc4]

Have you tried 1 teaspoon of baking soda in an 8 ounce glass of water? It calms my bladder down quickly.

[Emmy1151]

Nope...have never tried the baking soda....but i will

[Tuckersmom]

My main symptom is burning. When I fail to completely empty my bladder, the burning in the urethra tube increases --- so I go back to the bathroom, and sure enough I urinate again, which gives me some relief from the worst of the burning.

[izazen]

The homeopathic remedy, cantharsis, is wonderful for burning and only costs $6.00 for a little blue bottle at Whole Foods or a good health food store. I carry a bottle with me at all times.

Another great idea is to keep a little plastic bottle near your toilet. As you begin to urinate pour gently warm water over your genital area - its so soothing - keep it going the whole time you are "going" then dab with TP - don't wipe (ouch!) just dab the area dry.

Good luck

[Emmy1151]

never heard of cantharsis but def worth a try....is it a pill?

[kimh]

Uta is a brand name for one of the Urinary Tract Antiseptic drugs. Check out the forum "Treatments for mild IC..." and you will find a topic devoted to these drugs. There is a description of what's in them and how they differ. Some report better responses to one rather than another, but the idea is pretty much the same--they are helpful for symptoms caused by a UTI or that mimic a UTI--frequency, urgency, burning and so on.

Many of the overactive bladder meds are mainly antispasmodics. An antispasmodic alone often is not enough to manage the symptoms of IC. The Urinary Tract Antiseptics include an antispasmodic but also have an analgesic (pain-relieving) component. Some here do take OAB meds, but often they are taking other drugs along with it.

It's good you are trying the elimination diet. Sometimes it does take several weeks for the bladder to calm down if foods have been an irritant, so hang in there. Some people are not that diet-sensitive. I look at that as a double-edged sword; if you can manage your symptoms and still eat a wide variety of foods that's great. But if you can't manage your symptoms with all the treatments available and you are not diet-sensitive, you have one less way of fighting IC. So, being diet-sensitive can give you some control, and it's non-invasive, non chemical.

Thank you for that information.