Question 1

pelvic and genital pain (feel like zaps/shocks). could it be related to my interstitial cysitis or connective tissue disease? what else could cause it

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both of these disorders may cause pelvic & genital pain. Other possibilities include endometriosis, chronic pelvic infection, ovarian cysts, fibroids & a myriad of other issues. See your doctor for full evaluation.

Question 2

had a ct scan for pain (which ended up being interstitial cysitis) and they found several calcifications on the pelvis. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Confused: Interstitial cystitis is not diagnosed with a ct scan.  Perhaps the calcifications were kidney stones?  We would need more information to give you an accurate answer.  For more help, visit my link:  http://www.Obgynhelp.Com/.

Question 3

i have interstitial cysitis and get shooting pain like shocks in pelvic area and genital area. also well as in lower legs. could all be caused by ic?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Most women with ic feel like they have a bladder infection but don't. It is, however, possible to have unusual pelvic pain. There are studies that link the presence of endometriosis, which also may cause pelvic pain, with ic.  I do not see lower leg pain with ic though.

Question 4

interstitial cystitis -- what is it?

Accepted Answer

Bladder inflammation: The bladder has several layers, starting from the lining, through the muscle to the serosa (outer lining). The "interstitium" is between the muscle bundles. An inflammation of this area, results in "cystitis".  It does not mean an infections, but it often is.

Question 5

is interstitial cystitis progressive?

Accepted Answer

Ic: If not treated properly could be progressive.

Question 6

please advise what is interstitial cystitis ?

Accepted Answer

InterstitialCystitis: It is a chronic inflammatory condition of the bladder.  There is no clear cut knowledge of what causes this condition.  Theories have been autoimmune, diet, allergies, inflammatory conditions
Resources:
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/interstitialcystitis/
www.ichelp.org
www.ic-network.com

Question 7

what the heck is interstitial cystitis really?

Accepted Answer

IC: It is a condition in the bladder that causes a variety of bladder, urinary symptoms, usually associated with, freq, urgency, pain....No classic test for ic, is a diagnosis of exclusion....Some refer to it as fibromyalgia of the bladder....Not a medical term though....

Question 8

what is it like to have interstitial cystitis ?

Accepted Answer

InterstitialCystitis: It is a chronic inflammatory condition of the bladder.  There is no clear cut knowledge of what causes this condition.   Can cause symptoms of burning, pelvic pressure, blood in urine, urgency, frequency.
Resouces
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/interstitialcystitis/
www.ichelp.org
www.ic-network.com

Question 9

who develops interstitial cystitis?

Accepted Answer

Both men and women: It has a tendency to run in families which suggests a genetic factor. It is diagnosed more commonly in women.

Question 10

how to relieve interstitial cystitis?

Accepted Answer

Personal Approach: Interstitial cystitis is a very difficult diagnosis to treat, or provide a simple treatment that works for everyone.  Diet modification, elmeron, certain antidepressants and even pelvic floor physical therapy have demonstrated to improve symptoms.  Don't get frustrated and work with your urologist to find a treatment that works for you!

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Pelvic and genital pain (feel like zaps/shocks). could it be related to my interstitial cysitis or connective tissue disease? what else could cause it

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Had a ct scan for pain (which ended up being interstitial cysitis) and they found several calcifications on the pelvis. what could this be?

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I have interstitial cysitis and get shooting pain like shocks in pelvic area and genital area. also well as in lower legs. could all be caused by ic?

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Interstitial cystitis -- what is it?

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Is interstitial cystitis progressive?

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Please advise what is interstitial cystitis ?

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What the heck is interstitial cystitis really?

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What is it like to have interstitial cystitis ?

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Who develops interstitial cystitis?

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