New Urologist Yesterday

[Zanni2]

Yesterday I saw a new urologist. He did something called "dilation" or "bladder massage." That hurt like crazy! :headbang: I just has the exam from hell! :yikes: Suppossedly I was given a local anesthetic but I sure couldn't tell! The purpose of this "torture" was to improve my problem with urinary retention.

The doctor also gave me "Celebrex" as an anti-inflammatory and "Bactrim" as an antibiotic. Next Wednesday, I'm scheduled for a pelvic MRI. After that I may have a cysto/hydro, biofeedback for the pelvic muscles and maybe instillations of Elmiron.

Hopefully I'll finally start to improve! I pray that I'll be in reasonable shape for my brother's wedding next year!

Zanni2 :angel: :pray:

[Kathi]

Sounds like you're on the right road. Urethal dialation is done sometimes. Some docs think it helps empty the bladder better. You'll be feeling better before you know it. I suggest you try the diet too, many of us feel it really really helps.:D :thumbsup: Kathi

[liznazz]

I had urethral dilation done under anesthesia (along with a cysto) I had previously had urethral dilation w/o anesthesia and I couldn't tolerate the pain. One of my major symptoms is urethral discomfort and flaring. The Celebrex has been the one med I won't give up... it kicked in after about 5-6 days and I haven't been off it yet. (along with Elmiron and atarax). Hope you are feeling better.

[Dixiefireball]

sending you hugs and prayers i hope you feel better soon that really sound like it was very very painful:(

[Sarojini]

:grouphug: :grouphug:

Urethral dilation just sounds really painful, and I hope you feel better soon! I also hope that it helps you out some.

:)

Hugs,

Jen