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07-27-2004, 11:10 AM #1Registered User
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Question about meds for urgency and frequency
Hello, I'm going back to the Dr. tommorrow and wondering if anyone could recommend medicine for urgency and frequency? I've tried Ditropan XL and Detrol LA. They only work a little bit and I was on both for 5 months. My Dr. kept on upping the dosage and I got really dehydrated. That's when he decided to do tests for IC and of course that's what I have. :dogrun: I'm taking Elimiron now and have been on it for only 6 weeks.(sigh!!!) My Dr. is puzzeled and doesn't seem to know which way to go next. Any suggestions will be greatly apprieciated. Thank you!
Pamela
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07-27-2004, 11:14 AM #2ICN Member
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I was on Vioxx and Pyridium Plus until recently. They both helped with the pain, urgency & frequency. I think when my bladder was relaxed and not in a spasm that the urgency and frequency just followed suit.
Jen
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07-27-2004, 11:32 AM #3Forum Manager
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I take an antispasmodic when I'm having problems with frequency. The one I take is hyoscyamine.
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07-27-2004, 11:50 AM #4ICN Member
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I've taken both detrol and ditropan. I think ditropan works better for me. However, I take them in addition to Elavil and Atarax. I too did not feel total relief all the time just from the detrol an ditropan. The combination of meds has helped. I also use Prelief often. I hope that helps!
May you find some relief soon!
Jennifer
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07-27-2004, 12:10 PM #5Registered User
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THank you
Thank you, I'll tell you what he says, keep your fingers crossed for me.
Pamela
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07-27-2004, 12:39 PM #6ICN Member
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The oxytrol patch helped me alot before my cocktail kicked in but i did however have side effect but not everyone has those.
also many doctor has free samples of the oxytrol patch.
sending you hugs and prayers
RhondaMedicine taken daily or as needed:
1. Heaprin and Marcaine rescue installment 1 to 3x daily as needed.
2. MS.Cotin 100mg 3x daily
3. MSIR 30mg 1 or 2 every 4-6hrs as needed for breakthrew pain.
4. Fentanyl 100 mg Change every 48hrs.
5. Gentamicin 80mg install after each rescue treatment
5 Leviquin 500mg self start as needed.
6. Klonopin 1 or 2 daily as needed.
7. Prosed/DS as 1 every 6hrs as needed.
I have IC, but IC doesn't have me anymore!
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07-27-2004, 01:00 PM #7ICN Member
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Hi Pamela,
Elmiron has helped me and I have been on it 10 months! Pyridium helped with the pain but made me too sick to want to take it.. Detrol was not much help at all..I take Ditropan when need and I do think it helps..
All the best!
~~Pam~~God brought me to it, He will bring me through it!!!
Diagnosed 2003
by cysto/hydro
Elmiron took almost a year- made me sick, caused diarrhea
Pyridium -Made me sick
Detrol and Ditropan- caused constipation
Trying DMSO instill- had 5 out of 6
Started Oxytrol Patch- no side affects so far --Jan 2011
stopped using them after 3 months-- skin was getting irritated
Cysto/hydro April 6ht 2011-- on expansion only hold one cup
IBS/ IC
High blood pressure meds and Crestor
Sinequan
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07-28-2004, 07:57 AM #8Registered User
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Back from the Doc's
Well the Dr. gave me refills on the Elmiron and prydium for the pain, till the Elmiron kicks in. Praying that I will feel releif soon. Thank you.
Pamela
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