Do you have bladder spasms that result in suprapubic pain?

[curlygirl]

I have what has been diagnosed as bladder spasms. I get pain right about my pubic hair in the lower abdomen. They feel like menstrual cramps. Ditropan helps with these, but I am trying to take less of it...

My main question is- do you find that diet effects these spasms? I find that it effects burning and urethral/vaginal pain, but I'm not sure if something in my diet is effecting the spasms too?

Thanks


Renee

[creatingkarma]

I am the same as you. The IC diet affects my burning & frequency, but doesn't stop the spasms. My uro has put me on Neurontin to help with the spasms & it has made a huge difference. You may want to ask your doc about it.

[curlygirl]

Neurotnin? MMMHhh. IS that an antispasmodic? What are it's side effects? Still dry mouth, decrease sweating etc?
Thanks. Glad to find someone who has something similar.:)

[sunshine_77us]

I get that lower abdominal pain a lot. In the late 80's I had it for over a year, went to several doctors and no one knew what it was. I usually take a Lortab and a muscle relaxer when I have it now. My uro said my bladder is having spasms when that happens.

[ICNDonna]

An antispasmodic relaxes the muscles that are in spasm and causing pain. Getting those muscles relaxed does help get rid of the pain.

Donna

[donutgirl]

I definitely have the bladder spasms. They are much better now than even a week ago thanks to the Ditropan. The dr. told me to take it as needed, so maybe you wouldn't have to stay on it a long time. Anything to help take care of that pain. Good Luck to you!