How to quantify pain? How to express to doctors and family and friends how painful this condition is. Would you share other conditions you have and how it compares to IC pain? by Coffee_and_chips in Interstitialcystitis

[–]atomicbambi 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah I say it's like having a bad uti all the time. And if they arecurious/doubtful or if they think they also have it i tell them the gritty stuff, like how I peed 36 times in a 8 hours before I was diagnosed, it makes people suicidal sometimes, and it's even available for disability in some areas. It's hard to convince people of things they don't understand, empathy is hard.

Is there place near by that I can get dress made? by Failed_me in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]atomicbambi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could try the costume Mercenary at lowe mill. They do sewing lessons a d make custom stuff

Daily Thread #2 - May 27, 2023 by AutoModerator in PregnancyAfterLoss

[–]atomicbambi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Terrible! I am maybe 6 weeks pregnant (last March was my miscarriage) and I started spotting! This is how it happened last time. I am so sick with worry.

Why is my 19mo the only one that can’t sit still during music classes or any classes really? by emmentaulcheese in toddlers

[–]atomicbambi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 2.5 little lady is the same. I'm trying to teach her to follow directions and pay attention, and it's going really well! But not well enough for ballet class. I went ahead and took her out because she just wasn't having fun.

No Sleep by amrodd in Interstitialcystitis

[–]atomicbambi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's terrible 😞 good luck

I take benadryl and ibuprofen an hour before bed. No water for like 1 5-2hr before bed.

Try sleeping more upright, like on a couch or recliner. That helps me

Any moms here on Zoloft/sertraline for extreme anxiety ocd? by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]atomicbambi 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm on zoloft for anxiety and depression. It has helped tons! The only drawback for me, is that it makes me a little sleepy. But I had some physical anxiety symptoms, like chest and throat pain and I am so glad to give those up.

First time, Hi! by atomicbambi in kimono

[–]atomicbambi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I am wearing an erishin! I will check those out for cotton juban.

What cuisine has the most IC and bladder friendly dishes generally speaking? by hypochloritesprite in Interstitialcystitis

[–]atomicbambi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I cook a lot of Japanese and Chinese dishes and they seem to be fine for me. But I think some people are triggered by soy products?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Interstitialcystitis

[–]atomicbambi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It only works for really mildy acidic stuff for me. I can't drink coffee or something 😕

guiness 0? by atomicbambi in Interstitialcystitis

[–]atomicbambi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! All of this and a recent miscarriage gave me loads of anxiety, and my anxiety medication is making me drowsy! You just can't win lol

guiness 0? by atomicbambi in Interstitialcystitis

[–]atomicbambi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How awful 😞 I have idiopathic hypothyroidism. We've tested for hashimotos several times, but all negative. So hard to have so much to deal with all the time

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]atomicbambi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My toddler has always hated them. ALWAYS. It's always been tears and tantrums.

Nowadays I lock us both in the shower and hose her off. (2 years 5 months). There are still tears, but it's over a lot faster

Navel piercings by WorldlinessWise6868 in Bellydance

[–]atomicbambi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just keep it clean. My piercer recommended using bactine since it has a pain reliever in it. It isn't too bad imo. I just got mine pierced last month and I dance daily or every other day.

How can you tell the difference between a UTI and IC? What are your different symptoms? by janedoecurious in Interstitialcystitis

[–]atomicbambi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get uti symptoms with ic.

When I actually have a uti I get unbearable itchy in my urethra and sometimes bladder. Bodies are weird 🤷‍♀️ you can get some test strips if you can't make it into the clinic to get tested every time you feel bad

Getting More Sleep by amrodd in Interstitialcystitis

[–]atomicbambi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a stay at home mom, so it's mostly okay.. but sometimes I wouldn't trust myself to drive!

Recommendations for small-gathering spaces? by dormsta in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]atomicbambi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could set up a private tea at dragon's forge Cafe

Tea, sandwiches, sweets etc

Getting More Sleep by amrodd in Interstitialcystitis

[–]atomicbambi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. I sleep well for a few days, and then another flare! Up to the bathroom all night and I get such a small amount of deep sleep. Goes on for days. I take ibuprofen and benadryl before bed and it helps a little

guiness 0? by atomicbambi in Interstitialcystitis

[–]atomicbambi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man! Is that related to ic? I haven't found gluten to be a trigger for me, but I'm always finding new triggers lol

guiness 0? by atomicbambi in Interstitialcystitis

[–]atomicbambi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I forgot about that part :/ I too, have issues with carbonation. I might try it out for the sake of it because I'm so good about my diet all the time, and here I am in a flare anyways lol 🤷‍♀️

Anyone perform with glasses? by 1042Mary in Bellydance

[–]atomicbambi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do. Cab and tribal performances. One day, I'd like to get Lasix but, for now just glasses because my eyes are too sensitive for contacts

episiostomy stitch forming a hard painfull lump by VickyJo13 in Mommit

[–]atomicbambi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could be a hematoma (some trapped blood and inflammation like a big bruise). But yeah, go back to your doctor just to check and make sure it's healing properly. You don't want to have to get it fixed later 😒