#bladder instillation

If you’ve been following this blog or my health journey in general, you know that I have been suffering and struggling with chronic pelvic pain for several years.  I’ve been seeing both a gynecologist and a urologist trying to get to the bottom of this extremely painful issue.  My urologist has done 5 bladder instillations, and is now planning a cystoscopy with hydrodistention.  My gynecologist…

Moving On: A Urology Update

I’ve had a hectic few weeks and have gone quiet on here.  I’d apologize for that, but sometimes we all need to take a break and that’s exactly what I’ve done.  During the last few weeks I completed a few of the bladder instillations that my urologist wanted to try on me.  I made it through instillation #5 before the doctor gave up on them.  They have not helped my pain in the least and caused an…

Options: A Urology Update

Well, my Interstitial Cystitis flare has gone on for over a month now.  It’s actually closer to 6 weeks, but who’s counting? Oh yeah… I am!  This is the longest flare that I have ever had in my life and I have been dealing with bladder pain on and off for at least 10 years.  The pain is not as severe as it usually is,  but there is no sign of it ending anytime soon. I’m working with an amazing…

IC Hell: My First Bladder Instillation

I’m back with an update, but it starts with a warning.  This post will not be for everyone.  If you are easily embarrassed or on the shy side, you may want to pass this one by.  For the gals (and guys) that are suffering and struggling with Interstitial Cystitis, this is the post for you. I’ve been having an Interstitial Cystitis flare for almost a month now.  Well, the day of my urology…

Interstitial cystitis… the phrase that has haunted me for years.  I have suffered with chronic bladder and pelvic pain for longer than I can remember, and as of now it is looking like this is the biggest culprit.  I am seeing several specialists for this condition and have many different procedures and treatments planned over the next couple of months, in the hopes of finally getting some relief…