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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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DMSO effective.
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I was getting instillations of heparin and lidocaine. After a short time that I was without insurance I stopped getting the treatments and haven't since.
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working great so far
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These are the only things that help me when I am flaring
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painful, could not continue do to gap in insurance
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It worked for a short time, then the pain and frequency returned.
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The bladder treatments really help me but i hate getting them because of the catheter.
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Bladder instillation with herpain
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BCG for over two years after surgical removal of the tumor. Photos indicate that interior of my bladder was brown and lumpy after these treatments. I have not had a recurrence although it was thought that I had a new tumor which proved to be a benign irritation secondary to the many treatments.
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i do elmiron instillations at home weekly or as needed. May 1-08
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