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(also known as DMSO Instillation)
During bladder instillation, a "wash" is put into the bladder through a tube in the urethra. It is held for anywhere from a few seconds to 15 minutes and then voided. There are several different types of solutions used. Some coat the bladder and are thought to decrease inflammation. This treatment is used to treat symp... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Interstitial Cystitis (IC) | 173 |
63% |
| Bladder Cancer | 9 |
89% |
| Chronic Pain | 1 |
100% |
| Pancreatic Cancer | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 65% (184
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Bladder Instillation Reviews
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I tried this in l986 and did not respond well.
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Currently in a six week series but I'm not having the success I've had in the past. I'm sure the lack of estrogen due to menopause is more the problem.
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worked but then it stoped working . very painfull.
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Only had it done once, after cystoscopy; before official diagnosis. Doc wasn't too thrilled I couldn't hold it, but I felt better for a few days after that.
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The DMSO was horrrible - literally
burned the inside of my bladder.
I never knew it was an industrial solvent. Never again - never - the
pain was intollerable.
burned the inside of my bladder.
I never knew it was an industrial solvent. Never again - never - the
pain was intollerable.
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It worked for a while; I had several treatments. With each treatment worked longer.
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I do use them but you have to have the right cocktail!!I think I have gone thru 5 differnt cocktails b/f they found the right one!!
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Was fine, did smell up the house... but I feel much better after the treatments
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when I have bad flare-up, this sooths the bladder. Can't go back to work for about a day.
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had 6-8 treatments with 2 week period during flare up.Relief felt within 1st treatment.
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