cystitis

77 yo F with pain in the lower abdomen and vaginal area

77 year old lady with interstitial cystitis causing extreme pain in the lower abdomen and vaginal area. I first saw this lady in the middle of April and she presented with long term cystitis bouts and vaginal pain, which had been exacerbated by a new relationship and renewed sexual activity.…

69 yo F with Ileostomy

I am to see a client for the first time on Fri who presents with cirrhosis of the liver, hep C (35 yrs), inflamed iver (3mths), UTIs and cystitis in the last year. She has had an ileostomy since 1979 due to ulcerative colitis. The client is female and 69…

63 yo F with persistent Candida and cystitis

A 63 y.o Afro- Caribbean lady with persistent Candida and recurrent cystitis. Had hysterectomy in her 40s after unexplained heavy bleeding, her ovaries were removed in her 50s. (can’t explain clearly what was wrong). In 2012 had a prolapse and another operation. Suffering from osteoarthritis ( walks with a stick),…

40 yo F with vulva eczema

With history of cystitis, long term antibiotic use, hormone imbalances (hirsuitness, PMS, etc.). Recent BP blood tests are all normal but low end of optimum level inc TSH and total cholesterol was 3.18 (HDL 1.40). Looking to do ASI in view of history, will be addressing probiotics and looking to…
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43 yo F with weight loss client cystitis excessive artificial sweeteners

Weight loss client: Lady, 43, 69kg, 169cm, full time mother with 4 children. She has experienced cystitis for 10 years, triggered by sexual intercourse. She manages cystitis symptoms by taking the antibiotic Ciprofloxacin (500mg) 1/week (she has been doing it for 10 years). She reports her health being good. She…

Vaginal atrophy

Does anyone have a good protocol for vaginal atrophy and associated complications (painful sex, cystitis, vaginitis) as an alternative to oestriol-based vaginal cream (Gynest). I have a client who has developed a reaction to the cream. We have tried sea buckthorn oil in the past, but without success. Posted by…

77 yo F with Interstitial cystitis and quercitin

Interstitial cystitis and quercitin? Does anyone have any views/experience of quercitin in addressing interstitial cystitis? 77-year old female has stripped the acidic foods from her diet and stopped taking supplements in case they are irritating her bladder. There has been a slight improvement and I had heard quercitin is helpful…

45 yo F with menopause, acid reflux, hypothyroid and asthma

Lady 45, early menopause, acid reflux, hypothyroid and asthma (plus cystitis, thrush….) Hello, I am seeing this lady tomorrow and just received her questionnaire. Here’s some more info: Sinus issues, was on the pill for around 10/15 years on and off, has been given antibiotics (penicillin) for sinus infections for…

40 yo F with vulva eczema

Advice regarding a female 40 year old client with vulva eczema With history of cystitis, long term antibiotic use, hormone imbalances (hirsuitness, PMS, etc.). Recent BP blood tests are all normal but low end of optimum level inc TSH and total cholesterol was 3.18 (HDL 1.40). Looking to do ASI…

60 yo F with Interstitial Cystitis

Has anyone got any ideas for a 60 year old patient of mine who has Interstitial Cystitis diagnosed through a cystoscopy. She has had it since Feb 2010 with a short bout of bacterial cystitis the year before. She is in a great deal of pain on urinating and it…