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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) | 174 |
63% |
| Bladder Cancer | 9 |
89% |
| Chronic Pain | 1 |
100% |
| Pancreatic Cancer | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 65% (185
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Bladder Instillation Reviews
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I was doing them at least once every two weeks and they were helping me.
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I have only had two seeming how my father will not take me back to get full treatment.
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The only side effect was buring when going to the bathroom, after the install.
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Don't always get relief from them, sometimes the pain is worse after because of the cath. being inserted.
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helped for a few days
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It worked at the time when I had a severe flare-up.
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Worked for a couple of hours then when i would go to bathroom it burned horribly and went back to the way it was. i wouldnt use it
again.
again.
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This time around i think it's working a little
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hated it
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Before i was pregnant i always got DMSO treatments and after i would get the treatment i would have to take pain med bc i was in alot of pain from the catheter but they would help as long as i went to the doctor a couple times a week to get the treatments. and when i got the instillation i would have a garlic taste in my mouth for maybe an hour
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