Intermittent pain since Cysto/Hydro

[Beachbum]

I had my last cysto/hydro on 4/6/04. I have had IC for 15 years and have this procedure about twice a year. I have never had any problems until now. He did stretch my bladder more than usual (700cc instead of 400cc). I have had lower right-sided pain that gets worse as the day progesses. It also feels like someone is tugging on my urethra, but I am not having any burning. When I told my urologist, he did a U/A and said he couldn't find any infection and gave me a prescription for Darvocet. I then saw my internal medicince doctor because I thought it must be my appendix. He did a catscan (with barium and iodine), U/A with culture and numerous blood tests. He also said he could not find anything wrong. Prior to the procedure, I had an IVP done in March that was normal, too. The pain is driving me crazy!! Has anyone had any similar problems?? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.:confused:

[Sarojini]

Hi there...

Well, I think that stretching your bladder to 700 instead of 400 cc might be part of the problem... that's a big difference for an IC bladder (about the size of a coffee cup-- not so big for normal bladders, but excruciating for those with IC).

It may take a while to recover.

I get pains on the sides too (left and right... but still close to where the bladder is). I know how annoying it is... and I take Darvocet too so I understand that sometimes that particular pill doesn't work that well....

[ICNDonna]

I don't really have an answer for you, but I do hope you feel better very soon.

Warm healing thoughts,
Donna