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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
Members)
find Bladder Instillation helpful
Bladder Instillation Reviews
Somewhat Helpful
helped with the pain for the time of treatment then went back to the same pain
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6 months ago. recurrence 1 week ago
Somewhat Helpful
Started having them 1 to 2 times wkly. They helped. But finally I came to realize that stress mngmnt had such a more effect on my pain I quit traveling 2 1/2hrs to get them.
Somewhat Helpful
Helped when I had severe flare up. Treated once a week for five weeks.
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very bad expirience
Somewhat Helpful
worked but bothered me the first day
Somewhat Helpful
they help about 2 days & not working much
Somewhat Helpful
Just had my first treatment monday. not a pleasant experience but hopefully it will be worth it.
Somewhat Helpful
I got treatments every 2 weeks for 4 months! They helped a little, but the pain always returned.
Too Soon To Tell
The rescue instillations relieved discomfort for a few days, but by the end of the week I was experiencing discomfort and pain again. I just started DMSO instillations and I am not sure yet if it is helping.
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