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Suggest Treatment For Interstitial Cystitis And Pain

I am a 46 year old woman with no medical problems other than one or two UTI's every few years. I am 5'8" and weigh 160 pounds. I have been to my doctor and she diagnosed me with possible interstitial cystitis. I was referred to a urologist and set up with an appointment that is two weeks away. I wasn't given anything for a pain or the sympotoms, but I was given an antibiotic. I started that yesterday. I have adjusted my diet and have even taken an over-the-counter meds for the pain. Is there something else that I can do now? Should I continue to suffer? Is there some immediate help that I can get at the ER?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

* The interstitial cystitis management is mainly symptomatic only.
* My recommendations at present

- Continue to consume plenty of liquids.
- Increase the intake of organic citrus fruits with vitamin c content.
- Cranberry sachet or tablets will help great.
- Avoid stress, anxiety.- Manage sound regular sleep of 7 hours.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Suggest Treatment For Interstitial Cystitis And Pain

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * The interstitial cystitis management is mainly symptomatic only. * My recommendations at present - Continue to consume plenty of liquids. - Increase the intake of organic citrus fruits with vitamin c content. - Cranberry sachet or tablets will help great. - Avoid stress, anxiety.- Manage sound regular sleep of 7 hours. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.