Is there an immediate remedy for interstitial cystitis?
I've had this condition for many years, but it only rears its ugly self once every few years. Most remedies takes months to work. Does anyone know of any quicker options?
Sorry my husband's picture is coming up, but the question is actually for me. Most remedies for this condition take months. I was wondering if anyone knew of any home remedies that work immediately. I've been through all the medical tests, so need info on that aspect of it.
Treatment of first-time cystitis is usually by means of oral antibiotic medications. Recurrences may be treated in the same way if they are caused by a different organism. If the same organism is causing the trouble again, the condition may require larger doses of the medication or long-term treatment. (Daily doses of medications may be necessary for six months or more.) It is important that dosage instructions be followed exactly, because a person is vulnerable to a new infection or reinfection if the entire course of recommended drug therapy is not completed.
Some individuals are prone to repeated episodes of cystitis or upper urinary tract infections. If there is an anatomic defect, such as a narrowed urethra, dilation (enlarging) of it may be needed. If stones are present, they may have to be removed. If the source of infection is the prostate gland, antibiotics are usually tried first; surgery is a last resort. If no obvious cause of recurrent cystitis is found, low doses of antibiotics may be prescribed for long periods of time (this is called prophylactic, or preventive, therapy).
Prevention-
Women may be able to guard against recurrent cystitis by front-to-back wiping with toilet tissue and by cleansing with soap and water after each bowel movement. They should also try to urinate immediately after sexual intercourse to wash away infecting bacteria that might enter the urethra. Loose, absorbent underclothes allow evaporation and absorption of body fluids and thus help prevent infection. Both men and women should drink plenty of fluids and urinate frequently, completely emptying the bladder each time.
Now that u have reviewed the specifics of cystitis, you can be more informed if you need to speak to a medical professional.
As a healthcare provider I can tell you that this can be a difficult condition to treat. There is no remedy that is quick that we have yet.
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Treatment of first-time cystitis is usually by means of oral antibiotic medications. Recurrences may be treated in the same way if they are caused by a different organism. If the same organism is causing the trouble again, the condition may require larger doses of the medication or long-term treatment. (Daily doses of medications may be necessary for six months or more.) It is important that dosage instructions be followed exactly, because a person is vulnerable to a new infection or reinfection if the entire course of recommended drug therapy is not completed.
Some individuals are prone to repeated episodes of cystitis or upper urinary tract infections. If there is an anatomic defect, such as a narrowed urethra, dilation (enlarging) of it may be needed. If stones are present, they may have to be removed. If the source of infection is the prostate gland, antibiotics are usually tried first; surgery is a last resort. If no obvious cause of recurrent cystitis is found, low doses of antibiotics may be prescribed for long periods of time (this is called prophylactic, or preventive, therapy).
Prevention-
Women may be able to guard against recurrent cystitis by front-to-back wiping with toilet tissue and by cleansing with soap and water after each bowel movement. They should also try to urinate immediately after sexual intercourse to wash away infecting bacteria that might enter the urethra. Loose, absorbent underclothes allow evaporation and absorption of body fluids and thus help prevent infection. Both men and women should drink plenty of fluids and urinate frequently, completely emptying the bladder each time.
Now that u have reviewed the specifics of cystitis, you can be more informed if you need to speak to a medical professional.
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When I first moved away from home I started getting horrible what I thought was bladder infections. I kept getting antibiotics for it and took pain killers constantly because it hurt so bad. Eventually after 5 maybe 6 doctors they realized it was IC. I took elm-iron or whatever it was called it made me feel like garbage. The doctor had me taking Valium, and hydrocodone for pain. Which not only ruined my second semester of college but trashed my relationship because I was always out of it. I eventually stopped taking all pain killers but took a low dose anti depressant. It was called welbutrin. I was not happy about taking an anti depressant I never really was "depressed" but the doctor told me it helped with pain management and well the main problem I always had with ic was the pain and having to pee all the time and it hurting to pee. I took welbutrin for 6 months and made sure not to drink cranberry juice, because it makes ic worse. And now I am all better, if i get really stressed out I get a flare up but when I do I try to drink lots of water and it seems to help. Make sure you do not take Tylenol pm anything like that It always seemed to make my flareups worse. I wasn't affected by eating certain foods so I cant tell you to change your diet other than not drinking cranberry. So after this huge paragraph I recommend you take a low dose antidepressant it helped me.
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