Hello all, I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis for many years. Nothing helped, not the traditional treatment, not the antibiotics. I´ve been on vaginal HRT (hormone replacement therapy, estrogen) for 6 months now and the pain stopped within the first few days. Please note that postmenopause can be the reason for those symptoms.
Thank you for all you do for me! You’re an amazing doctor and I appreciate your support, understanding, and continual medical care that you provide to me! I couldn’t do this without you!
Thank you, Dr. McQueary! As one of your patients, I appreciate so much having this video as a follow up to my last appointment with you. Regarding some OTC meds I already take for reflux and allergies, will the famotidine and Xyzal I take help like the ones you mention here as anti acidic and antihistamine properties? What about aloe vera juice, that helps soothe gastric issues? Could it also help soothe bladder lining? Just thinking outside the box as we go down the relief road. Thanks so much!❤
Dr McQueary, I can say YES to all the symptoms, but what baffles me is that, my Urine Culture showed E-coli twice...and I am NOT responding to antibiotics, including Fosfomycin. Also my urine routine report shows "PUS CELLS OVER 200". For past 10 months, burning at the end of flow of urine, waking up every half hour at night to pass urine, sore & raw discomfort in urethra/vaginal area. What should I do ? Pl help !
It sounds like to me that you have urinary retention. You are not emptying your bladder all the way and that can be due to prolapse. You can get bacteria that are not easily treated by any antibiotics at this point. You definitely need to see a Urology or Urogynecology expert to evaluate your problems.
I think it's used mostly for cramping. St. John's Wort can be used and is helpful for some people. Sometimes medication treatment of stress is an important factor in helping Interstitial Cystitis. Good luck!!!
@@DrJeffreyMcQueary what are nerve treatments? I already had fulguration of the lesions twice. First time worked great. Second time not so much. I just came across your channel today. Great information.
Hello all. I have suffered very debilitating pain with interstitial cystitis since 2001. I'm so frustrated that they don't have more options for people suffering to where it's hard to walk some days. I don't have much option here as far as pain control. There are no doctors in my area
Hello Doctor! I’m having a IC flare up after a UTI 2 months ago. I’m being treated by a Urologist and I’ve had a CTUROGRAM and 2 UTID tests all come back negative. I have constant burning when I pee and even after . Looking for any advise .
Follow the instructions in this video but see a urogynecologist or urologist who can continue to treat these issues. Ask about bladder instillations with heparin.
I had the tests cystoscopy and urodynamics but nothing comes up in that. I was not able to pass the urine in urodynamics with that tube in and i was awake during cystoscopy. The doctor told me its all in my head, i need to control my urgency but what about the pain. The pain becomes worse if i dont drink for 1-2 hour. I again have to drink a lot and pee then the pain reduces a bit.
A lot of times she need to be treated for the symptoms that you were having. Try to get to an interstitial cystitis specialist and you can find that through the network online.
Hi doc...im taking antibiotics but why still feel pain and my pee has a blood?then if im finish pee my urethra and vaginal im feel hurt and burning and my back also and my all body..then sometimes my urethra still hurt and like needles..
@@nelmaantenero1345 may not be a uti. Make sure they get a culture of your urine when you are tested to know the bacteria that are causing it and the antibiotics that will help effectively.
I have been diagnosed with this, the scan showed a badly scarred Bladder. I have had Instillations which helped a bit, then acupuncture, which also helped. But what I would love to know is, why does my pain get worse after passing water.
Thank you for this insightful video, doctor! My friend struggled with interstitial cystitis, and Planet Ayurveda’s Mutrakrichantak Churna and Punarnava Capsules provided much-needed relief. My aunt had the same issue and benefited too. Natural remedies truly work!
@@DrJeffreyMcQueary dr i am monesh 28 age from india goa don't understand my trigger food i am following diet only and not taking any medicine I am scare of side effects medicine now I want to start atarax 25 mg could start or pls advice me my symptoms weak urine stream frequency urgency burning sensation night time wake up 3 or 4 time pls help me to manage ic symptoms
@@DrJeffreyMcQueary monesh age 28 last 2 yrs back done cystoscopy dr said interstitial cystitis I am not any tablet I am scare for side effects I am following ic diet last 3 month no improvement I seen I don't understand my trigger food pls help me how to find my trigger food and one more thing I want to night time atarax 25 mg can i take Or no pls tell me
This doctor is amazing! Wow! God bless him.
I hope the information was able to help!
Such a helpful and informative video! Thanks Dr. McQueary, you are the best doctor i’ve ever seen!
Wow, thank you!
Hello all, I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis for many years. Nothing helped, not the traditional treatment, not the antibiotics. I´ve been on vaginal HRT (hormone replacement therapy, estrogen) for 6 months now and the pain stopped within the first few days. Please note that postmenopause can be the reason for those symptoms.
@@agnes77741 it certainly can be one of the issues that cause irritation.
I do have the same need help
Thank you for all you do for me! You’re an amazing doctor and I appreciate your support, understanding, and continual medical care that you provide to me! I couldn’t do this without you!
@@TiffanyCastle-z5c Happy to help!
Great job, Dr. McQueary!! I’m looking forward to getting my Axonics tomorrow!! 🙏🏻
I am so glad you did well, no need to kiss me though!! Just live life!
❤️very Informative.
Glad it was helpful!
yes to all, but i did not tried antibiotics, no pain during sex, never tried to undergo urine culture. i love vegetable s.
Possibly low dose antibiotics can help. Just follow a IC diet that you can find online.
You are an angel thank you Dr.
So nice of you
Thank you, Dr. McQueary! As one of your patients, I appreciate so much having this video as a follow up to my last appointment with you. Regarding some OTC meds I already take for reflux and allergies, will the famotidine and Xyzal I take help like the ones you mention here as anti acidic and antihistamine properties? What about aloe vera juice, that helps soothe gastric issues? Could it also help soothe bladder lining? Just thinking outside the box as we go down the relief road. Thanks so much!❤
yes famotidine and any antihistamine can work.
I am not sure about Aloe vera??
Dr McQueary, I can say YES to all the symptoms, but what baffles me is that, my Urine Culture showed E-coli twice...and I am NOT responding to antibiotics, including Fosfomycin. Also my urine routine report shows "PUS CELLS OVER 200". For past 10 months, burning at the end of flow of urine, waking up every half hour at night to pass urine, sore & raw discomfort in urethra/vaginal area. What should I do ? Pl help !
It sounds like to me that you have urinary retention. You are not emptying your bladder all the way and that can be due to prolapse. You can get bacteria that are not easily treated by any antibiotics at this point. You definitely need to see a Urology or Urogynecology expert to evaluate your problems.
Excellent Discussion.NOW YOU HAVE A FAN!❤Thank you Doc.Love your videos.
Dr.Cynthia😂
Thanks
Wow, thank you!
Very Informative thanks
@@kantaarya1544 Difficult problem, glad the video can shed a little light on the issues you face.
Would you recommend magnesium glycinate for the decrease of stress?
I think it's used mostly for cramping. St. John's Wort can be used and is helpful for some people. Sometimes medication treatment of stress is an important factor in helping Interstitial Cystitis. Good luck!!!
@@DrJeffreyMcQueary thank you!
@@DrJeffreyMcQuearyI'm scared to try Botox. I have Hunners lesions.
@@sandrathom9297 I am not the biggest fan either. I prefer nerve treatments that tend to help more permanently.
@@DrJeffreyMcQueary what are nerve treatments? I already had fulguration of the lesions twice. First time worked great. Second time not so much. I just came across your channel today. Great information.
Thanks ,your video is awesome. ❤
So nice of you to say! I am just trying to share knowledge acquired over 30 years.
This is a great video, definitely informative!
I am always glad to provide information you find helpful.
Hello all. I have suffered very debilitating pain with interstitial cystitis since 2001. I'm so frustrated that they don't have more options for people suffering to where it's hard to walk some days. I don't have much option here as far as pain control. There are no doctors in my area
So sorry look at www.ichelp.org/ to get more information.
Can cystitis cause losing weight? Doctor suggested to drink more water than usual and no antibiotics. But my pelvic pain reduces a bit.
I am 19 years old
Typically no weight loss from cystitis. Keep drinking water.
@@DrJeffreyMcQueary Yes but I don't understand what causes my weight lose ?
Hello Doctor! I’m having a IC flare up after a UTI 2 months ago. I’m being treated by a Urologist and I’ve had a CTUROGRAM and 2 UTID tests all come back negative. I have constant burning when I pee and even after . Looking for any advise .
Follow the instructions in this video but see a urogynecologist or urologist who can continue to treat these issues. Ask about bladder instillations with heparin.
Have you been treated for candida ?
I had the tests cystoscopy and urodynamics but nothing comes up in that. I was not able to pass the urine in urodynamics with that tube in and i was awake during cystoscopy. The doctor told me its all in my head, i need to control my urgency but what about the pain. The pain becomes worse if i dont drink for 1-2 hour. I again have to drink a lot and pee then the pain reduces a bit.
A lot of times she need to be treated for the symptoms that you were having. Try to get to an interstitial cystitis specialist and you can find that through the network online.
Can this be caused by repeated catheter use....such as repeated surgical interventions in a short amount of time? Or just a result of sepsis?
Typically not by catheter use but uti’s can lead to chronic irritation of the bladder.
@@DrJeffreyMcQueary one catheter no.. but this was 4 surgeries in 5 days??
Hi doc...im taking antibiotics but why still feel pain and my pee has a blood?then if im finish pee my urethra and vaginal im feel hurt and burning and my back also and my all body..then sometimes my urethra still hurt and like needles..
Have you had treatment for a bladder infection, also known as a UTI?
@@DrJeffreyMcQueary this is uti doc?how many times to going to hospital to check up then I take antibiotics but how many days back againe
@@nelmaantenero1345 may not be a uti. Make sure they get a culture of your urine when you are tested to know the bacteria that are causing it and the antibiotics that will help effectively.
thank you
You're welcome
I have been diagnosed with this, the scan showed a badly scarred Bladder.
I have had Instillations which helped a bit, then acupuncture, which also helped.
But what I would love to know is, why does my pain get worse after passing water.
I am not sure why but a very common to have that pain at the end of the urinating.
Thank goodness someone else mentioned the pain after passing urine I have periodic episodes of this happening and the pain is excruciating.
@@DrJeffreyMcQueary thanks for reply whenever I ask a medical person, they look at me as though I am imagining it.
@@TheBorzoilover And the pain is worse if you have to go during the night, or maybe its because you notice it more?
Many of those symptoms can be from a hypertonic pelvic floor
Which is often associated with IC
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Thank you for this insightful video, doctor! My friend struggled with interstitial cystitis, and Planet Ayurveda’s Mutrakrichantak Churna and Punarnava Capsules provided much-needed relief. My aunt had the same issue and benefited too. Natural remedies truly work!
I do agree there are a lot of natural remedies and if you find things that work that is wonderful. Many people suffer from these terrible problems.
How to talk too you i need ur help pls reply sir
You can continue to ask questions through this forum. I am happy to give you some general advice that you can discuss with your own physician.
@@DrJeffreyMcQueary dr i am monesh 28 age from india goa don't understand my trigger food i am following diet only and not taking any medicine I am scare of side effects medicine now I want to start atarax 25 mg could start or pls advice me my symptoms weak urine stream frequency urgency burning sensation night time wake up 3 or 4 time pls help me to manage ic symptoms
@@DrJeffreyMcQueary monesh age 28 last 2 yrs back done cystoscopy dr said interstitial cystitis I am not any tablet I am scare for side effects I am following ic diet last 3 month no improvement I seen I don't understand my trigger food pls help me how to find my trigger food and one more thing I want to night time atarax 25 mg can i take Or no pls tell me
My symptoms frequency urgency burning sensation weak urine stream nigh time wake up 3 times
My symptoms frequency urgency burning sensation after urine pain weak urine stream night time wake 3 times
Tomatoes? Thought they were good for your prostate.🙄
They may but they can irritate the bladder with IC
Too acidic… add baking soda to sauce.