Hi everyone. It's Tim again (please see previous lengthy post with details ) I hope you are all still following this thread in hopes of a cure. If you found one PLEASE post it ASAP. Just an update. I am in the Interstitial Cystitis camp. I haven't been diagnosed with it but am pretty sure that's what it is. I have not tried ELMIRON yet as I am attempting alternative cures. I am taking aloe Vera pills and marshmallow root pills along with saw palmetto. My question for the group on this thread is this: how many of you are taking NSAIDS, specifically ibuprofen / Motrin? Before this started I had an injury and was taking it regularly. I also was taking it ever time I drank before bed to mitigate hangover headache. I am just curious if their might be a link here. Ibuprofen destroys epithelial cells such as those that line the bladder. The supliments I am taking are supposed to rebuild those cells. We will see. No dramatic changes yet. Please respond. If we can crowd source a cure that would be fantastic! Stay active on this thread. Give details. Let's figure this out together !!! Thanks. -Tim.
Tim,
I very, very rarely take any pain medication. Maybe two or three times per year, usually for hip pain. i don't think my condition can be tied to pain killers of any type.
I did take Elmiron for about 18 months. Worked very well...zero side effects. I stopped taking it because the effectiveness seemed to wane over time. My bladder is not cured, but tolerable. I have not had any alcohol for over a year, and I avoid over hydration when flying or other times where restroom access is restricted.
Scott
I very, very rarely take any pain medication. Maybe two or three times per year, usually for hip pain. i don't think my condition can be tied to pain killers of any type.
I did take Elmiron for about 18 months. Worked very well...zero side effects. I stopped taking it because the effectiveness seemed to wane over time. My bladder is not cured, but tolerable. I have not had any alcohol for over a year, and I avoid over hydration when flying or other times where restroom access is restricted.
Scott
hi im a 47 year old woman and every girl in my family has this problem.. it does pass if you ignore it, we just stopped drinking and dont use alcohol based anything it even happens with mouthwash. but on the bright side if anyone ever needs to know if theres any alcohol in something we can test it. its that fast and accurate for me. within a minute. i do have a paraben allergy but in general i just ignore it.
Hi. Unfortunately ignoring it is not an option for me as I not only have the burning while sipping alcohol, I also have burning when I urinate regardless of alcohol. Exactly like a UTI - yet I don't have one. Also, I do enjoy sipping a good tequila now and then and it would be nice to not have to endure this pain when I do. So a solution would be fantastic. You never mentioned if you or your sisters regularly use ibuprofen. I know ever woman in my family (5) eat them like m&ms -Tim.
I have kidney stones... I have the same issue... Pee burns after alcohol consumption! I think they are somehow related.
Me too! I've searched all over for the answer and nobody seems to know. I'm an RN and have asked some doctors but they look at me like I'm crazy just like everyone else. Glad I'm not the only one (but also sorry someone else had to feel what I do).
I only have a sip of alchohol and I get pain in my bladder or vaginal area. It soon subsides and I can go on drinking with no problem.
Hi, I have the exact same think happen. I am 56 and have had this as long as I can remember. I also drink very little, maybe a glass of wine for Christmas. The only think that I find that helps a little is to drink a large glass full of water before having a drink of alcohol. Also drink water inbetween glasses of alcohol. Hope this helps. Btw I was once diagnosed as being allergic to alcohol by a consultant. Xx
I am 26 and I am having this same exact problem, as soon as I start drinking it's almost immediate. Burning discomfort. I am glad I am not the only one but seriously what the hell... I have to put a ice pack between my legs!
Does the burning subside after about 15-20 min ?
Do you have any other symptoms? Just trying to collect as much data as possible. Been living with this for almost a year now. Nothing I have tried fixes it.
Do you have any other symptoms? Just trying to collect as much data as possible. Been living with this for almost a year now. Nothing I have tried fixes it.
There are types of food that may lower the ph of urine. For example, alcohol may trigger irritation in the urethra or the passage way of excretion of urine due to its acidity. This means that the body needs to intake more fluids specifically water to balance the pH and eventually excrete the alcohol running through our body after intake. This will lessen the pain and eventually the body will recover. Cranberry juice may also help especially with the reproductive system of women. Studies show that it can strengthen the immune system which helps in defending against cervical cancer. I hope this info will help.
Same thing here. After drinking alcohol within a minute or 2 my vagina starts hurting. This started happening after I was diagnosed with diabetes.
Hi. Not to be too intrusive, but would you mind specifying age, type of diabetes ( 1 or 2) , pre/postmenopausal etc ? Just trying to gather clues for a possible solution to help everyone.
This describes my symptoms EXACTLY. The sex after drinking alcohol part as well. I am so happy to have found this thread as my GP didn't seem to believe me.
I'm currently facing this exact same issue... it's happened since I was a kid and I always thought of it as "not being all the urine out" then pain ensues... I've never figured out the problem either.. ugh