My urologist has been treating me since April 04 for Severe Interstitial Cystitis. Some may or may not know what that is, long explanation made short, it feels like you have a really bad urinary tract infection 24/7/365 magnified x 100. I have been fighting this for over 8 years before I found out that I have this condition with several doctors telling me that "It is all in my head".
I have had 12 treatments where medication has been placed in my bladder hopefully to give me some relief from this living nightmare. So far I seem to be taking 2 steps forward and 5 steps back as far as improvement. Now he is scheduling me to do another surgical procedure that is a Cystoscopy & Hydrodistention.
Basically where he will put me to sleep and over extend the bladder hopefully to give me some relief. I had this done back in August only there was a biopsy done at the same time. It was one of the most excruciating things I have ever been through in my life and I didn't think there was that much improvement then. He thinks that together with the previous 12 treatments and this procedure it will help me.
I am terrified! I stay in enough pain without extra from the procedure. Yeah I know I am a total whimp
Could a get some vibes and lots of prayers please? This will be done this Thursday and I am scared to death
Sorry if I am giving out waaaay to much info, I just don't know where else to turn for support.
I have had 12 treatments where medication has been placed in my bladder hopefully to give me some relief from this living nightmare. So far I seem to be taking 2 steps forward and 5 steps back as far as improvement. Now he is scheduling me to do another surgical procedure that is a Cystoscopy & Hydrodistention.
Basically where he will put me to sleep and over extend the bladder hopefully to give me some relief. I had this done back in August only there was a biopsy done at the same time. It was one of the most excruciating things I have ever been through in my life and I didn't think there was that much improvement then. He thinks that together with the previous 12 treatments and this procedure it will help me.
I am terrified! I stay in enough pain without extra from the procedure. Yeah I know I am a total whimp
Sorry if I am giving out waaaay to much info, I just don't know where else to turn for support.