Interstitial Cystitis Community

This patient support community is for discussions relating to Interstitial Cystitis / Painful Bladder Syndrome (PBS).

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Nitrofurantoin/Macrobid for IC

Jenn1302

I’ve been suffering from IC for 5 years now and for some odd reason Nitrofurantoin/Macrobid seems to work well for me, even when my urine...

2 answers | 3 comments

Treatment tips for IC...?

escoandesco

I have Cystitis that I'm told by the doctor is associated with the BCG treatments I took for bladder cancer..He said it would "go away" b...

1 answer

Does this sound like cystitis?

helphelphelphelpme

for the past 7 months I have been extremely uncomfortable off and on every single week. I have weird sensations in my bladder which comes...

1 answer

Excessive Urine problem

RRashid

When i was 18 i started masturbation and gradually the frequency of masturbation increased. When i was 27 the excessive urine problem occ...

Is it safe to take doxycycline hyclate for bronchitis?

APD1964

I am very sensitive to medications. I found out today that I have bronchitis. Is it safe to take doxycycline hyclate for bronchitis since...

1 answer

IC & Hysterectomy (should I be worried)

flaca805

I was diagnosed with IC eight years ago. I spent three years listening to the doctors, taking their recommended drugs, going through thei...

1 answer

Frequent urination due to over masturbation?

priya23

I am a 24yrs old male and have been masturbating on avg 4 times since last 7-8 years .I started having frequent urination problem since ...

72 answers | 55 comments

please help me

elbellz

I am desperate. Beginning seven weeks ago I have frequent urination (every hour, even during the night), pressure, the feeling of not bei...

3 answers

Intestitial cystitis and enablex

Nangreene

On celexa, tried oxybutinin and myrbetriq. Gave me anxiety. Is enablex a good choice? Side effect of celexa was frequent urination. Enebl...

From last month I am facing a problem of feeling always to pee.

PRA_IND

From last month I am facing a problem of feeling always to pee. Even after just return from washroom and within a minute again feeling to...

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What steroid can I take that won't flare the hell out of my IC?

Im_Using_The_Internet

Everything flares my IC. The only antibiotic I can take that doesn't feel like battery acid is Keflex. Every NSAID I have tried feels lik...

1 answer

Urethral pain and bladder pressure

RosaAna

Started 2 years ago when I wiped the wrong way and got some fecal matter in my private area. 1-2 days later I had sharp shooting, throbbi...

Happy CL anniversary to Barb135!

Emily_MHManager

Happy anniversary to Barb135, your Community Leader! Please take a moment to reach out to her, and give a shout out for how much you app...

urinate often, penis soften before erection, masturbated too often

john2403

I have a problem of urinate too often from last 9 years. Doctor told me i have Overactive Bladder. I had no physical relation before. Las...

1 answer | 1 comment

Constant urge to urinate but all tests negative

eagles871

Hi all, I am desperate for help. For the last 3-4months, I had what seemed to be a a balanitis which led to shooting pains in my ureth...

1 answer

IC/UTI symptoms, negative cystoscopy and lack of support

Jenn1302

I've had chronic IC/UTI symptoms for the past 4 years and a few years ago I was diagnosed with IC based on symptoms. Over the years I hav...

2 answers

BAD SMELL

lacey1981

OK SO I HAVE THIS REALLY BAD ODOR COMING FROM MY PANTS.. THE ODOR SMELLS LIKE OLD URINE. I HAVE SEEN A OB/GYN AND BEEN TREATED FOR BV.. ...

4 answers | 1 comment

Feeling of urine leaking into legs after masturbation.

ravi123456

Hi, I'm 21 yrs old male, i'm feeling like urine leaking constantly into legs ( some call it irritation ) , today its 7th day, it starte...

Testicular Pain due to Pelvic Floor Issues

JoeBagODoughnuts

(Specific) Problem / Symptoms: Since March 2011 I have had left testicular pain (sharp or burining) centered around what I can best descr...

1 answer

MRI accuracy

Veronica06

I have a question regarding the accuracy of MRI results versus Ultrasound when it comes to kidneys. I have a bit of a situation and am wo...

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