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What's the best treatment to get rid of interstitial cystitis?
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IC: This is a chronic condition, and as such usually not cured, but just symptoms reduced.
Answered 7/27/2013
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All of following: Avoid acid urine producing beverages and foods ie oj, tomato sauce etc. Try prelief or Tums to alkalinize urine. Elavil at night takes 2-3 weeks to be effective. Anticholinergic ie oxybutinin to reduce overactive bladder symptoms.Elmiron (pentosan) x# daily for bladder lining protection. Pain meds as required.Cystoscopic bladder hydrodistension, DMSO coctail instillations may help. Urologist with ic interest.
Answered 2/18/2015
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