"with a little help from my friends"

[DenySue]

For those of you that pray, or just think postive thoughts, I would appreciate your help today. I am trying to get ready for work...and I am barley able to function, both physically & emotionally. I have been in this "flare' for two weeks and I am worn out. I am doing everything I know to do....the diet, taking Urelle(way too much) but I am not dx and can't get in to see the doctor until the 24th...next Friday....two lifetimes away:help:
I have to work unless I call in dead....I can't find anything to eat....I am a mess. The pain & pressure & frequency are pretty much constant; I will have a few hours of respite, and then it comes roaring back.
Thanks for the place to vent...I do not know whta I would be donig right now without you guys.:angel:

[SharonA]

I am so sorry. I hope this passes soon and you begin to feel better. :pray:

[ICNDonna]

You might want to pick up a UTI test kit at your local pharmacy to check to see if you have an infection. You'll have to stop the urelle for a couple of days first, however. If you have a primary care doc, they can check you for infection.

If you go to the Patient Handbook you'll find a list of IC safe foods so you can find things to eat.

I'm so sorry you are in such a tough place right now.

Warm hugs,
Donna

[jaisa]

My good thoughts are with you --I know how frustrating it can be waiting for that MD appointment--don't they know we need to function? You will get through this:grouphug:Jaisa

[DenySue]

Donna and all,
Last week when my current urologist didn't return my phone call, I did have the presence of mind to go to my Primary Care and get a urinalysis & culture....the culture results are positive! I have never been so glad to have a UTI! But, that still doesn't explain all the trips I have made to my uro over the past year with these same symptons and have beem told that my urine was clear. Did they just never do a culture?? I am still looking forward to seeing this new uro on the 24th. My neurologist told me that she was very good.
Anyway I have started Cipro and am grateful for your encouragement!! :)

[sailawaygrl]

:pray::pray::pray:

Sandra

[DenySue]

:woohoo:Gee, my day is looking up! I just had a call from the new uro I am going to see and they had a cancellation this coming Monday, the 20th. You know I jumped on that!!
It is great to share the good news once in awhile....with people who get it!

[KarenAnne]

DenySue,
Prayers & positive thoughts are coming your way. I hope the antibiotics kick in soon & you have a great experience with your new dr. on Mon.

[jameson77]

:woohoo:Gee, my day is looking up! I just had a call from the new uro I am going to see and they had a cancellation this coming Monday, the 20th. You know I jumped on that!!
It is great to share the good news once in awhile....with people who get it!

...That is AWESOME! Please keep me updated and let me know how it goes! I just sent you a PM!
:pray::pray:
Meredith

[DenySue]

:)Update....what a difference 24 hours of Cipro has made! I am feeling much better and wanted to let you guys know and thank you all for helping me through a rough morning yesterday. You guys are the best!!!

[ICNDonna]

:) I'm glad you're feeling better.

Donna

[jaisa]

YAAAY-J:smile tee

[DenySue]

:)Saw my new uro today, and I realy liked her. She is very knowledgable about IC, very kind and compassionate, and seems willing to allow me to have a say in my treatment! I am having a CT due to my history of stones, and then after I get off this Cipro and over this infection she will evaluate and we will go from there. She reinforced the importance of the diet, and we talked meds...and she did a physical exam, and was very gentle. So....I am encouraged to have found a doctor that I can talk to.
Thanks to all of you for being there!