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Re: swollen bladder/irritation no infection/Caroline
From: jwang,MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 31 Jul 2000 19:43:30 -0500 (CDT)
Stacey is right, you need to see a urologist. Could be IC or urethral
syndrome.
At Mon, 31 Jul 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>In a message dated 7/30/2000 6:29:25 PM Central Daylight Time,
>dorothylongo@hotmail.com writes:
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><< Thankyou for taking the time to read this.
> I have been to a number of doctors/frequent emergency visits for what i
> thought were bladder infections. I had urine tests, blood tests,
> catheter tests, an ultra sound, a vaginal scope, colposcopy, and a
> biopsy. Nothing has been found, but i am always uncomfortable and
> urinate at least 20 times a day. If you know of any possible solutions
> or tests that i need to take please let me know. I drink a huge amount
> of water everyday, drink cranberry tea and pure juice plus supplements.
> I've taken antibiotics (macrobin) and others without any success.
> Additionally, i've tried herbal remedies as well.
> thankyou and i am looking forward to your reply
> Caroline
>
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>Caroline-
>I am not in the medical field, but I think I might can help you some.
>I have experienced the same exact thing that you are describing and
>my gyn sent me to a Urologist and he did a Cystoscopy to look at the
>bladder (sounds like you might had that, not sure) and I ended up
>having a bladder disease called IC (Interstitial Cystitis). The symptoms
>are what you are describing for the doctors here. It can be misdiagnosed
>if its not done under general anesthesia. I hope that this helps you
>and you get some answers soon, I know it can be very frustrating!
>Stacey
--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>and/or interventions.>
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