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Can antibiotics help with my ic?
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Avoid Triggers: Unless you have a diagnosed infection with bacteria, antibiotics will not help interstitial cystitis. It's an inflammatory process, so avoid triggers like: alcohol, tomatoes, spices, chocolate, caffeinated and citrus beverages, and high-acid foods. Avoid smoking. Continue exercising and stretching!
Answered 3/12/2014
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Can recurrent uti/ antibiotic use cause ic? Is it normal to have slight pain/sensitivity during urination after treatment?
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Urine culture neg. No uti, but UTI pain. Pelvic, vaginal pain. Urgency, frequency, etc. On many antibiotics, toviaz, (fesoterodine) & pain meds. Would you suspect ic?
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I have interstitial cystitis. I've taken the antibiotic but I have discovered visible blood in my urine and i also have severe pain urinating help?
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