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    ICN Member Hank02's Avatar
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    Smile Others in Kansas City?

    Several years ago I was in a car accident. I was not injured in the accident, however several months later I started to have urgency and later minor to moderate incontinence during the day and enuresis. I hope to find a solution soon, but I'm working on coping right now. I don't think I have IC, but some of the symptoms are the same and I have dealt with the same exact anxiety and depression that others with IC go through. I just finished college at the University of Kansas. I have dealt with the humiliation of having to wear 'protection' and being terrified of being found out. I haven't really dated much at all and have limited my social activities. I'm currently trying to get back into a social and dating life with or without bladder problems. What I would like to find are other people close to my age who have had similar experiences and would be interested in talking to someone like myself who can be supportive and fun to talk to about anything.

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    Hank, I see you posted a while ago. I hope your symptoms have improved or resolved.
    I am in KC and wanted to start a support group for anyone interested. Please let me know if you are..
    Any IC'ers out there in KC? I am a mom of one, an RN, and have IC. Would love to talk to you.
    Thanks,
    Sara
    Diagnosed April of 2008 after forceps delivery of first baby

    Current Meds:
    Elmiron 100mg tid
    Cymbalta 80mg q day
    Enablex 15mg q day

    PRN (as needed):
    heparin and lidocaine cocktail in bladder

    What works:
    IC diet and avoiding trigger foods
    sitting on a tennis ball (I know weird!)

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    hi guys,
    im renee. im here in KC also. i would be interested in getting a support group together if we can get enough of us interested. im 38, mother of a 15 yr old. we are trying to have another baby... and have been trying for years. i also have endo so im used to this struggle.
    i manage my pain daily through diet and don't take anything that isn't pregnancy safe.
    would love to chat more..
    renee

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    Hello!!

    I also live in KC. I am 29, and have a 7 year old stepdaughter. I was diagnosed in October, symptoms started in July. My husband and I are currently trying to have a baby, but I also have endo and PCOS. So... it's a rough road.
    Symtoms started July 2010.
    Severe pelvic floor pain only.

    2 time PT graduate!
    In medical remission since August 2011; able to eat and drink anything I want currently.

    IC meds:
    200 mg Elmiron in the morning
    100 mg Elmiron @ night
    Macrobid after intercourse

    03/11 07/11 01/12
    Praying for my rainbow.

    Here we go again: EDD July 24th, 2013

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    Hello. I am from the KC area also. I have spent half my life urologist hopping & finally found an excellent urologist that I couldn't be happier with. If anyone is interested in seeing him, let me know & I will get you his info.
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    Karma



    Dream with the feathers of angels stuffed beneath your head - Clutch

    IC, PFD, IBS, Fibromyalgia, MPS, Migraines, Allergies, Scoliosis, Bi-polar, Vulvodynia......

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    I would love to know who you see! I am generally pleased with mine, but would love to have other options.
    Symtoms started July 2010.
    Severe pelvic floor pain only.

    2 time PT graduate!
    In medical remission since August 2011; able to eat and drink anything I want currently.

    IC meds:
    200 mg Elmiron in the morning
    100 mg Elmiron @ night
    Macrobid after intercourse

    03/11 07/11 01/12
    Praying for my rainbow.

    Here we go again: EDD July 24th, 2013

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    hi ladies... to both of you... i see Dr Johnson in Olathe. I would like to find a Urologist north of the river though as I'm pretty far north. Dr Johnson is a fine Dr, but that drive is awful... especially bc being in a car makes my IC flare.
    If you ladies would like to meet sometime for coffee (just kidding!), i mean lunch, let's set something up. I've never talked (a real conversation) with anyone with IC.
    renee

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    Karma,
    Do you know if your doctor offers Post tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) procedures? I would love to have his name and number. Thank you for sharing.

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    Karma--could you please share the name of your doctor with me? Thanks so much--T.

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    I see Dr. Tietjen in Lee's Summit. He has another office somewhere else but I can't remember where right now. His # is 816-524-1007.
    ,
    Karma



    Dream with the feathers of angels stuffed beneath your head - Clutch

    IC, PFD, IBS, Fibromyalgia, MPS, Migraines, Allergies, Scoliosis, Bi-polar, Vulvodynia......

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    Wondering if there is a support group in KC?

    I am in Kansas City as well, north of the river. Just wondering...

    Levothyroxine 50 mg 1 x day
    Aciphex 50 mg 1x day
    Savella 100 mg 2x day
    Melaxicam 1x day
    pyridium 3 x day
    Elmiron 100mg 3x day
    Baclophen 1x day


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