waiting Diagnosis

[ldatsea]

Hello, My urologist thinks I might Have IC we are waiting for the HMO to approve the test Cystopic distention? something like that, I am 28 year old male and have been having prblems for quite a while, Is it comon to have a lot of accidents I seem to always have them, besides sever pain I dont really have strong urges is this common?

thanks

[Dixiefireball]

:hi: and :welcome: to the icn. Im sorry you have been having problems for a while it may help you to try the ic diet and you can find alot of information here at www.ic-network.com/handbook
alot of icers has to use the restroom quite alot this is normal.
please check out the website above.
sending you hugs and prayers
Rhonda:kiss:

[kelly McC]

Just wanted to say hi and welcome to the ICN :hi: ,
Hope your cysto will get you some answers .
Huggs and prayers,
Kelly:pray:

[Aspencad]

Hey idatsea, Welcome aboard. I have not been diagnosed yet either but am currently going through all of the fun stuff (tests) in order to find out what my problem is. I have the urges and frequency but no pain. So I'm just the opposite of you. Just recently had my Uro-dynamics test done and will know the results from that mid-July. I'm finding out us males are a rare breed in the IC world. I have been having my problems for about 15 yrs that I can remember. Just recently got feed up with not being able to sleep at night because of spending the night in the bath room and decided to find out what is going on. Tried Prelief and Algonot but got no results from those. Hoping I have PFD and not IC. Have you had a Uro-dynamics test yet? Please don't ask me my experience with this test. Keep us posted on what your Dr. says. Good luck. PM me if I can help you.

[Katrina]

HI:welcome: :welcome:
I think you need a cytro/hydro

As far as your questions many have pain without much urgency. I have a constant urge but not immediate urgency got to go now feelings very often even though at times I have a lot of pain.

Do read the patient handbook....there is a lot of good info there.

Welcome to the board...glad you joined us .....this is a great family!

[ldatsea]

Just found out I will have a cysto-Hydro next monday , hopefully will give me answers.

[SharonA]

:hi: idatsea...Good luck with the c/h. Keep us posted about the results. :)