chronic pain vs. burning

[h808]

i'm in the process of getting familiar with ic terms and identifying my symptoms. i'm confused about urethral syndrome. is that a chronic urethral pain or pain during urination or both? along with pain and frequency/urgency, with no infection i have burning upon urination. is that alone urethral syndrome? :hmm:

[stef000]

i am also confused on that issue.....i think that means its urethral syndrome but i can't find a clear answer....:dizzy:
i personally find sometimes i feel like i am being stabbed with a hot knife in my urethra.....i am not sure what thats about either.....:headbang:
i do know that getting lidocaine on the catheter for my instil helps that....
all i can say is that your not alone so thats something...
hope you get an answer and if you do let all of us know
take it easy :smile tee

[Dakota]

I'm just as confused as both of you. In fact I still have not determined where my pain begins and ends. I always thought of myself as having mostly urethral pain. However, when I thought about my reply here it's more just vaginal pain. I do not have burning when urinating as an infection would feel but vaginal burning is almost a constant for me. It is frustrating.