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Bladder and kidney problems-possible interstitial cystitis
by jsang083, Nov 28, 2008 08:05AM
I have had constant urological problems for about 5 years now. It started off with frequent bladder infections (every 2 weeks to every 2 months or so). I was constantly told that it was post likely due to intercourse. After about 4 years of being treated with antibiotics for bladder infections, I started getting severe back pain and was sent for a kidney ultrasound. They found that my left ureter was squeezed by a blood vessel and that my kidney was not draining. This was causing the back pain and I was told that it could be the cause of all the bladder infections. I eventually had to undergoe pyleoplasty surgery to release my ureter from the blood vessel and now my left kidney is permanently stretched. During this time; however, I discovered that out of nearly 30 times I was treated for bladder infections, there was NO BACTERIA in the culture. My doctor is now talking to me about interstitial cystitis. I just wnated to know what you think of this...get a second opinion. Along with frequent bladder attacks and pain, I urinate 15-20 times per day (roughly every 45 minutes), have nocturia, and have painful intercourse!!! PLEASE HELP!!!! I am so tired of all this urology discomfort. How can I minimize the attacks on my bladder and reduce urinary frequency??
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