Cystitis

If you regularly suffer with cystitis you might feel like you’ve drawn the short life straw. But in reality you are part of the elite club of women - Sophie Gallagher

Cystitis

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Why you keep getting cystitis and how to treat it


Some describe it as peeing barbed wire. Others feel that passing ‘burning knives’ or ‘flaming arrows’ is more accurate. However you refer to the physical sensation of trying to wee while you have cystitis (trying being the operative word- sometimes only an excruciating drop comes out), it’s an ordeal that you probably wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy.

Given that at least 50 per cent of women will experience it, it seems especially unjust that treatment options are limited and often reduced to old wives tales, with interstitial cystitis (long-term pelvic pain combined with issues/ actual torture when peeing) being poorly understood in particular. From cranberry juice to painkillers…

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 Why you keep getting cystitis and how to treat it

Some describe it as peeing barbed wire. Others feel that passing ‘burning knives’ or ‘flaming arrows’ is more accurate. However you refer to the physical sensation of trying to wee while you have cystitis (trying being the operative word- sometimes only an excruciating drop comes out), it’s an ordeal that you probably wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy.

15 Things That Every Woman With Cystitis Can Totally Relate To

If you regularly suffer with cystitis you might feel like you’ve drawn the short life straw. But in reality you are part of the elite club of women who know the real reason anyone orders a vodka and cranberry in a bar. These are the 15 things that you can only relate to once you’ve done a three-hour shift on your toilet.

Live UTI Free

Chronic, recurrent UTIs affect millions of females and may be caused by an underlying bladder infection that goes undiagnosed and ineffectively treated. The right information can lead to better testing to identify the cause of the infection and ultimately to finding a permanent solution. That’s where we come in.

International Cystitis Association

IC can affect people of any age, race or sex. It is, however, most commonly found in women. Recent epidemiological data suggest that there may be greater than 700,000 cases of IC in the US.

Interstitial Cystitis Network

The ICN is a health education company dedicated to IC and chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Rated the top patient website dedicated to IC in peer reviewed studies by Harvard (2011) and the Univ. of London (2013), our goal is to empower, educate and encourage patients and providers!

The Cystitis and Overactive Bladder Foundation

The Cystitis and Overactive Bladder (COB) Foundation gives support to people with all forms of cystitis and overactive bladder, together with their families and friends. We are the largest bladder patient support charity in the UK. We have the busiest message board forums in Europe and the most widely used website for those bladder illness sufferers seeking information, help and support.

MayoClinic

Less commonly, cystitis may occur as a reaction to certain drugs, radiation therapy or potential irritants, such as feminine hygiene spray, spermicidal jellies or long-term use of a catheter. Cystitis may also occur as a complication of another illness. The usual treatment for bacterial cystitis is antibiotics. Treatment for other types of cystitis depends on the underlying cause.

NHS

It's a common type of urinary tract infection (UTI), particularly in women, and is usually more of a nuisance than a cause for serious concern. Mild cases will often get better by themselves within a few days. However, some people experience episodes of cystitis frequently and may need regular or long-term treatment.

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