Newly diagnosed, had a TURB two weeks ago.

So I've found this:

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20931548

Interstitial cystitis

I'm thinking this is me... It looks like it can be treated and cured. Have a Dr's appointment on Monday. I'm going to ask him about it.

Marble68:

Get something for your depression. There are many different medications. I found Lorazapam 1mg works for me, twice a day, it just sort of keeps your head straight. When I forget to take it in the morning, the ugly thoughts start to pop in my head. I tried 2 others and they made things worse. I'm no expert at this, but I read about trying to cope on your own and had someone tell me, it doesn't work. I needed help and glad I did. It all still sucks, but makes it easier! Jay

Well, an update.

Still having pain in bladder and penis. Pain while urinating is sharp and pain while not is dull and constant.

On rare occasions, I'm passing clots.

The visible blood has stopped.

I've been taking Tramadol. It's helped soften the sharp pain and made the constant pain more bearable.

Urination frequency is still very high because holding any urine is very painful and the urge to urinate is overwhelming. I've tried external catheters, and those help me feel normal, at least.

I don't know why I'm going through this, but today I'm fighting depression. I was shopping online for leg bags and my spirits just crumbled.

My wife is becoming annoyed with my ups and downs.

I'm sick of being in pain. It's taking a toll on me. If the pain were in anything but my penis I almost feel like I could bear it. Yet, the constant sensations makes doing anything a struggle.

Marble, Also ask your doctor about Marshmallow Tea. You infuse it cold for several hours and it turns a gel like to coat your bladder, sort of like Pyridium without the color. Google it and read about it. But, ask your doctor first, we are all in the same boat looking for help. In had a naturopathy person tell me about this and it seemed to help me. But a I've also learned a lot of my symptoms seem to be in my mind AND as real as can be since I'm also on other medication! Good luck