Brief Answer:
My main field of interest: UTI, IC,
kidney problem
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If the urine tests did not show any bacterial infection, then, all the symptoms you are experiencing are related to less water and coffee consumption.
The urine tests are necessary to be conducted to exclude bacterial infection.
When bacteria is absent, I usually prescribe:
- anti-inflammatory drugs and antidepressants as you are currently taking. If
methadone is not doing enough effect, can ask to change to another painkiller
- antihystamines drugs to relieve inflammation. You can discuss about this option with your urologist
If no improvement, or the symptoms will become worse, I'd discuss with urologist if eligible for bladder instillation therapy.
My main field of interest is infectious diseases including UTI, genital and bowel infections. All the advice given to you is from my personal experience with my patients; they have succeeded to treat their uro-genital problems through such steps and drugs prescribed.
I have to admit that I have been dealing with rare cases of IC in my practice, which I keep encouraging to follow the right diet and lifestyle changes (including controlling
stress).
I usually recommend my patients with
urinary tract problems to use baking soda to alkalise the urine. At your case, I would be very careful and attentive as the prolonged use of baking soda would cause alteration in pH of your blood and stomach liquids, and might cause undesirable side effects.
So, I would not suggest to take it on daily basis as IC is chronic. You can take for 2 weeks on daily basis, then, stop for some days and re-take again. Or can take it 2 or 3 days/week or depending on the symptoms. Meanwhile, I highly suggest to monitor blood pH and electrolytes.
Hope it answered to your queries! Let me know if you need further assistance!
Dr.Albana
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