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Living with IC and pelvic pain
by: asl on Thu, Oct 29 2009
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I am 27 years old and was told I may be suffering from IC and pelvic floor dysfunction. I have had chronic bladder infections (3 or more) a month including other infections for 9 years now. The leakage, urgency and pain was horrific. Doctor after doctor, test after test was told there was nothing wrong with me. Had a complete hysterectemy and the pain was still there. Was sent to numerous phycologists and was told the pain was in my head. Was diagnosed with severe depression and was given antidepresents. Went to emergency room several times for excruciating pain and was treated like an animal. NO understanding from anyone and just gave me a pill and sent me home. Kept telling me there was nothing wrong. Understanding and learning to cope with the pain I think is the most difficult part of this disease. I am finally being sent to an Ic specialist and hopefully will get more answers. Hope is out there.
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October 2009

  • Living with IC and pelvic pain - by asl - (Thu, Oct 29 2009)
    I am 27 years old and was told I may be suffering from IC and pelvic floor dysfunction. I have had chronic bladder infections (3 or more) a month including other infections for 9 years now. [more..]
  • You call this life? - by Megan - (Tue, Oct 13 2009)
    I was diagnosed about a month ago with ic, I’m 21 and have had it since I was 16. They kept telling me it was urinary tract infections. [more..]
  • Pain in hips and buttocks from Interstitial Cystitis (IC) - by Jennifer - (Tue, Oct 13 2009)
    Hello Everyone, I was wondering if anyone else is having problems with the pelvic pain from IC going into the hips and buttock area and then down to the legs. I have been dealing with IC for 5 years but [more..]

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