Recurring Cystitis, still no cause...
Posted , 10 users are following.
I have had recurring cystitis for 6 years now, and still no closer to finding the cause. I have been to the doctors, and had ultra sounds, cystoscopies, internal examinations, flow tests, and various other tests by gynaecologists, and all is completely normal.
The only thing i can think of that I have been taking the last 6 years is the mini pill, or POP contraceptive. Can anyone tell me if they have had similar experiences? There is nothing more my doctor can do, and I'm only 20. It is agony when it flares up, I have pain during sex, pain after sex, constant need to go to the toilet, and pain when i do.
Thankyou x
2 likes, 12 replies
rachel67077 lucy29987
Posted
lucy29987 rachel67077
Posted
rachel67077 lucy29987
Posted
Its very difficult but I hope you are able to have a diagnosis soon Its horrible feeling ignored by health professionals as it makes you feel very unwell and has a huge impact on lifestyle especially at our age
xx
lucy29987 rachel67077
Posted
I will definitely read up on marshmallow root tea, because at the moment I've just been scouring forums trying to find someone in a similar situation. I think I'm just hoping a diagnosis will be able to excuse it a little bit as I'm currently missing uni and work when it flares up as I can't go anywhere far from my house, but thats down to anxiety and panicking about not being able to find a toilet in time, which at almost 21 I don't think I should be worrying about
Thankyou so much for replying, makes me feel slightly more normal that I'm not alone, and it seems to be a big issue that women of our age are being ignored so much by health professionals that think that it "can't be anything that doesnt occur often in our age group".
Never mind, I shall keep pushing for diagnosis. Thankyou for your help!
xx
rachel67077 lucy29987
Posted
lucy29987 rachel67077
Posted
rachel67077 lucy29987
Posted
lucy29987 rachel67077
Posted
rebecca99923 lucy29987
Posted
I would keep a food diary just in case because I have found a few things that trigger it / prevent it. I drink 2-2.5L of water per day. I take cranberry capsules called Cranmed forte which prevent bacteria from sticking to the bladder. I avoid citrus fruits as I think the acid might not be a great idea, I generally eat more veg that fruit, I don't eat as much chocolate, and because of my ibs I've cut right down on dairy.
This was the only link I found, otherwise sooo many people I know used to get ut frequently and they said it just stopped gradually after the age of 21 so don't lose hope!
Hope this helps! X
lucy29987 rebecca99923
Posted
penelope_58608 lucy29987
Posted
Penny 😇
EF86 lucy29987
Posted
If you research the condition your clinical signs could tick a lot of the boxes?...
I hope you start to feel better soon x
EF86 lucy29987
Posted
Berry81168 lucy29987
Posted
Hope this helps. X