Yes-I'm Feeling Better!

[Plush]

Hi Everyone-just wanted to let you know that although I'm feeling better, I think of all of you on a daily basis. I thank you for taking the time to read my posts through my last flare-hugs, hugs, hugs.

O.K. Now what helped me out of a flare this time? - I just wanted to share in case it may help someone else.

My flare lasted for almost three weeks. I went to the doc who of course, found no infection. He suggested a thin layer of cortisone cream (1 percent strength) to put on urethral area. I did this 2x a day for 3 days. It stung at first but I decided to give it a try. However, I also dosed myself with Prelief three times a day (2 tablets before each meal) and took a supplement called MSM which I figured couldn't hurt. I also took Zantac twice a day (75mg each time). I changed the soap I was using (health food brand that had oatmeal and almond) which I suspected was irritating urethral area) as well. I just used an arsenal of "stuff" and took Tylenol with codeine at night to help me sleep. I will never know what worked-but I feel SO MUCH BETTER!

I continue to take the MSM because I'm hoping that maybe, just maybe that may be helping.

Anyway, I'm off to bed to catch up on some sleep.

Thinking of you always!!!
Love,
Plush

[Sarojini]

:) I'm so glad you are feeling better!!!!

[ICNDonna]

Thank you for letting us know. It's always good to hear some success stories.

Hugs,
Donna

[Plush]

Thank you sooo much!!!

I'm always sending healing thoughts to all of you...
Love,
Plush

[vm]

Yay!~ Thanks for sharing your success!!! :)

[jen_dahling]

:woohoo: Always great to hear success stories! Good luck!

[Katrina]

:party: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :bouncy: I hope you continue to feel well!

[Plush]

Again, so many thanks for your gigantic hearts everyone!!!*****
Hugs,
Plush

[Iris]

Hi Plush, really good to read your post, and you are feeling better, way to go, always nice to hear someone is doing well, take care, hugs Iris. :hi: :thumbsup: :grouphug: :flower:

[ad8123]

I am glad you are doing well. I have also had a remission (but it may be wearing off now). I have no idea what caused it but thank God for it no matter how long it lasts, I hope your remission is forever. :)

[Plush]

Everyone-you're always in my thoughts. ...always,
Love,
Plush

[Lyn40]

Plush-
So glad to hear you are out of that flare.

Just wanted to say that I also take MSM. I'm not sure that it helps with my IC symptoms, but I feel better mentally and emotionally since I started taking it. That has always been half the battle for me, so it is worth it to stay on it.

Best of luck,

[Plush]

Thanks for the post Lyn! I take MSM every day now and I'm beginning to believe that it's helping. I also found that my reflux is also a bit better. I used to have hearburn several times a week and now it's down to every two weeks!! I'm crossing my fingers that it's truly making a difference re: my flares.

Hugs,,,,,Plush

[arcticfox]

Plush,

What is MSM?

Lynn :)