I'm sorry to hear things are not getting better!!! If your doc reassured you he is not looking for cancer he prob is not... A cystoscopy is one of the tests they use for interstitial cystitis ( to diagnos ic) . I also had a pelvic ultasound that was only mildly uncomfortable but that can rule out a lot like cysts and tumors.. This will also give them a better idea what it may be or where to go next. After I had my ultrasound they requested having the potassium challenge test which is another way they can diagnos interstitial cystitis.... Please let me know how everything went!!!!!!!!! Hope after these tests it gives you some idea of what is going on to set your mind at ease!!!!!
~jessi

Went to ultrasound yesterday, but didnt drink enough bloody water .The man said it doesnt look like anythng bad on my bladder, although he wants me to go in this morning so have to start drinking water at 9am, to see closely . He said kidneys are ok ...Wish me luck I will update you all later x


ambrosine x

Well l had my ultrasound. No cancers thank goodness, no tumours, bladder looks okay. He thinks it may be an irritable bladder, but will send the results to my urologist. Did the pee volume test also.

Now I suppose I wait to see what he says. :? Hmm

still I asked the ultra sound man again and again,,"is everything alright?"

yes no problem. ..So I suppose its okay...

:idea: boy..I feel like a real cheese. Anyway they will have to do this cystocopy thingy me jig, I think....

Still pee pee for england

ambrosine xxx :oops:

Ambrosine~
just curious how it is going??? Get any test results back yet?? Hope you are feeling better or have got some answers!! Keep us updated!
~jessica

On wednesday, I have to go to hospital for the cystoscopy.

Could be a problem with me not releasing the urine properly therefore a little snag in the urethra. However the constatnt peeing is now only at night, from about 6pm onwards, ...This could be a sign of ic.

He doesnt know until he says he has a look around. Now im scared .... :cry:
my computer was broken, so just got a new one, now can reply


ambrosine x

Sorry to hear that!! Hopefully you will have answers soon! Since I was diagnosed with ic I have changed my diet a lot and that has helped some... I quit taking multi vitamins because those make it worse!!!!!!!!!!! I was also taking cranberry concentrate capsules and those to were making it worse.... They have elmiron available for ic patients I personally am choosing not to take it unless it is a last resort!!! The possible side effects don't seem worth it and it can take anywhere from 1-6 months for the drug to take effect!!! Along with dietary changes I am taking some herbal remedies! Day by day I find the things that help and make it worse... It seems to be a "trial and error" method. Let me know what you find out after your cystoscopy tomarrow! My best wishes to you!
~jessi

Ambrosine~
hope everything went ok!!! Please let me know what you found out with your cystoscopy?? Best wishes!
~jessi