His and Her Health

I'm sorry it took me awhile to write u back, thankyou for all the info that u gave me. I want to say that my hubby had used a dildo that time nothing ever went into the urethra at all I was told by the urologist i had urethra damage and interstitial cystitis I dont have a clue how he would had known this never had any test done at all...<P>I dont like water what so ever i try my best to drink it, I do drink soda have cut back big time in a month trying to lose weight I drink decafee tea But not for ice tea I do smoke But am starting a class to quit not using a patch i want to go cold turkey did it before can do it again I HOPE<P>okay by the way i just wrote another note on here that came to mind its under fear maybe u could also help me on that one....<P> Thanks again,<BR> sunshinerise

Sunshinerise,<P>I read your post re fear.<P>Are you saying that the symptoms of cystitis were caused by your mind because you were afraid of getting hurt or of getting an infection?<P>When I had cystitis, the symptoms came and went for over a year. So I think that your symptoms could come back from time to time, but that doesn't necessarily mean you are getting the symptoms for psychological reasons.<P>Have your symptoms been coming and going since you first got them?<P>You said that you didn't have any tests done for cystitis. I think the urologist would have known from the symptoms that it was cystitis, but I think s/he would have had to do a urine test to rule out a bacterial infection. If it wasn't done already, maybe you could get this test done to see if anything shows up.<P>If you do a web search for 'interstitial cystitis' or just for 'cystitis' you can see what recommendations there are for helping to get rid of it.<P>Did you have any loss of sensation in the clitoris/urethra?<P>Mavis

Hi Mavis,<P><BR> Well since i was put on cipro by the urologisit and took them as he told me too I have been doing great ever since No bladder infections at all, what was cauing my problem was after intercourse every other month i was getting them when i saw the dr I told him what i thought what was causing them he said i was right he told me empty your bladder before and after So i have done that and noticed a change of not getting the bladder infection back...<P>Now i dont think i have any signs of anything I think its all in my Head I'm afraid of something, I'll tell u something before the bladder problem during sex i would burn have alot of pain dryness well I hurt so much i never wanted to see sex hit the bedroom I had read a book dont recall the name but it said dont think about the pain and it will leave I did this I have no more problems with this anymore and its been over a yr now...<P>Okay yes i Lossed all sensation in the clitoris and urethra ever since the bladder infections and the pain, dryness etc it has not come back at all these problems all started back in the yr 2000 after i get a bladder infection get my cipro after my 10days with that i had a yeast infections so u see every other month i was on meds for a yr and the nurse at my gyn dr said thats not good but now that i dont live on anymore meds no yeast infections or anything the nurse also told me that the dryness might had been caused by being treated so much with the creams I dont know... well hope this all helps out.<P> thanks

I don't like water either but after two of the constant bladder infections backed into my kidneys and I ended up in the hospital I LEARNT!!!. It isn't a joke, you absolutely have to drink a lot of water, soda just puts more strain on your kidneys. What makes it easier for me is I have a big ( 1 quart) plastic glass which I keep in the fridge. I only have to drink two of those (instead of just easier to deal with. In every other country in the world you can get fizzy water, kind of like club soda ( but with out so much salt) and I love that stuff. When I lived in the Northeast I drank flavored POLAND SPRING which was good too. Where I live now I'm lucky to find any bottled water but look around maybe you will find flavored fizzy water (make sure it doesn't contain sugar). BTW I'm always dieting and I can tell you the days I drink at least 2 quarts are the days I lose weight. It also helps with lubrication and it will keep those infections away !!!<p>[This message has been edited by the siren (edited 14 August 2002).]

Sunshinerise,<P>It sounds like you're saying that your physical problems are cleared up and that you think the problem you have now is all in your head???<P>If that's the case, then I think the person to see should be someone who specialises in psychosexual issues.<P>You have said in the fear thread that there is a woman you can talk to, so maybe she can direct you to someone who can help you.<P>Best of luck.

Hello,<P> well i will look for some water that i can get into I never had any problems with my kidneys and sure dont want to get myself that far and learn the hard way like u did. I will stay away from the pepsi I have been doing really good on not touching the soda but I hate to say its been so hot that i have been buying it Not a good excuse I dont miss the soda at all...<P>Mavis- yes alot of the problem is gone just the fear of everytime i have sex i feel that i will get a bladder infection and i dont want to live the rest of my life like this But yes i will be seeing the person i had said i could ask if she would help me next week will let u know what she says okay<P><BR> thanks you two