WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 1999: Re: Urethral Syndrome

Re: Urethral Syndrome

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Apr 1999 18:44:33 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 27 Apr 1999, Beverly wrote: >
>I have been diagnosed with Urethral Syndrome. I take Motrin and
>Pyridium every day. I feel like I have a UTI, but the doctor said my
>culture is negative.
>
>I have uthrethral burning all the time and lots of discomfort. Is diet
>at all related to this condition? Also, is it possible that a prior
>infection has done damage to my Urethra? Is it possible that I have an
>infection that is now showing up in the tests? I just finished a round
>of Keflex 500 MG. and Cipro, but I still have symptoms!
>
>As you can see, I'm anxious to find answers.

If it's interstitial cystitis, there is a medication called Elmiron. Get thee to a urologist specializing in this.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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