Re: intersitial cystitis
From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Oct 2000 18:51:00 -0600 (CST)
IC won't cause heavy periods, but it may explain the other symptoms,
especially teh urinary ones. A urologist is the one to see for IC
evaluation. I suspect the migraines and urinary symptoms and heavy flow
are not directly related.
At Mon, 30 Oct 2000, julie wrote:
>
>I am a 22 year old married woman. In January my gynecologist performed
>a laparoscopy because he was sure I had endometreosis. He found
>nothing. My symptoms at that time were pain during intercourse and
>extremely heavy periods. I have also been tested several times for a
>UTI because of frequent urination, which is about every 30 minutes
>during the day. At night, I fight the urge to urinate and wake up with
>back pain and an almost nauseated feeling until I can use the restroom.
>I have also been suffering from migraines for about the last year. My
>doctor feels sure there is something wrong, but does not know where to
>tell me to go next. I have read alot on intersitial cystitis in the
>past few months, and I am wondering if it may be something I should look
>into? And what kind of doctor do I need to see if not my gynecologist?
--
James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
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