Post by Master Kim on Sept 22, 2015 11:34:39 GMT -5
An acupuncturist's post in a Facebook group
Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstitial_cystitis
Based on Ascetic Saahm's formula #1, fostering large intestine, subdue ST41, SP2, BL60, KI2 and LR2.
This treatment will treat all of his problems, not just Interstitial Cystitis, at once.
MEN FOLK/MALE DISEASE SPECIALISTS.
There is someone else on here that I believe specializes in bladder?
I've got a new patient with an ailment I am far from seasoned in. In fact he doesn't even have a final diagnosis from MD's.
He's in his mid-50's.
One day 10 years ago (and ever since) has had pain in his testicles out of nowhere, sometimes pain in the lower pelvic floor.
Over these 10 years he's seen 2 acupuncturists, various specialists, tests, PT's etc.
He's done the medical rounds and Dr's basically deliver the diagnosis "interstitial cystitis".
The pain wakes him 1-7 times every night and is present all day, 7 days a week, not weather related, AM/PM, or position related.
The pain is relieved for about 45-60 mins post urination. Then it comes right back.
The pain is not burning or sharp, but is this constant intense dullness.
It's not downbearing. There is no urgency, no dribbling- just pain.
He states the 1st urination in the morning is sometimes difficult to get going.
The urine itself never froths, is unusual in color, burns, smells etc.
He has IBS which started about 2 years ago.
He had a heart attack about 5 years ago- is on meds for hypertension and cholesterol all of which is very well managed with meds.
He states over the years he notices this does get more intense with stress.
He's very happily married, happy disposition however is getting clinically depressed over this condition as it seems to be getting a bit worse over this year, lack of proper sleep etc.
His prostate has been thoroughly poked, probed and tested and appears normal.
It seems he's landed 2 new to him good supports- which is an OB/GYN who treats pelvic pain, and a well respected PT in the area who only treats pelvic pain.
Both suggested trying acu again.
The PT spoke highly of me which is the only reason he's reached out.
Any beta/thoughts/advice are welcome. His pulse is thin, the entire yang side completely deviates to the medial aspect of the wrist. (plus he's on about 10 meds- heart related).
His OB seems to not want to mix herbs, however if there is a very confident formula out there that mixes well w/meds and could help him my hunch tells me I could discuss with both him and the OB.
Thanks so much.
There is someone else on here that I believe specializes in bladder?
I've got a new patient with an ailment I am far from seasoned in. In fact he doesn't even have a final diagnosis from MD's.
He's in his mid-50's.
One day 10 years ago (and ever since) has had pain in his testicles out of nowhere, sometimes pain in the lower pelvic floor.
Over these 10 years he's seen 2 acupuncturists, various specialists, tests, PT's etc.
He's done the medical rounds and Dr's basically deliver the diagnosis "interstitial cystitis".
The pain wakes him 1-7 times every night and is present all day, 7 days a week, not weather related, AM/PM, or position related.
The pain is relieved for about 45-60 mins post urination. Then it comes right back.
The pain is not burning or sharp, but is this constant intense dullness.
It's not downbearing. There is no urgency, no dribbling- just pain.
He states the 1st urination in the morning is sometimes difficult to get going.
The urine itself never froths, is unusual in color, burns, smells etc.
He has IBS which started about 2 years ago.
He had a heart attack about 5 years ago- is on meds for hypertension and cholesterol all of which is very well managed with meds.
He states over the years he notices this does get more intense with stress.
He's very happily married, happy disposition however is getting clinically depressed over this condition as it seems to be getting a bit worse over this year, lack of proper sleep etc.
His prostate has been thoroughly poked, probed and tested and appears normal.
It seems he's landed 2 new to him good supports- which is an OB/GYN who treats pelvic pain, and a well respected PT in the area who only treats pelvic pain.
Both suggested trying acu again.
The PT spoke highly of me which is the only reason he's reached out.
Any beta/thoughts/advice are welcome. His pulse is thin, the entire yang side completely deviates to the medial aspect of the wrist. (plus he's on about 10 meds- heart related).
His OB seems to not want to mix herbs, however if there is a very confident formula out there that mixes well w/meds and could help him my hunch tells me I could discuss with both him and the OB.
Thanks so much.
Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstitial_cystitis
Interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as bladder pain syndrome (BPS), is a chronic inflammatory condition of the submucosal and muscular layers of the bladder.[2] The cause of IC/BPS is currently unknown and the condition is regarded as a diagnosis of exclusion. IC/BPS may be associated with urinary urgency, urinary frequency, waking at night to urinate (nocturia), and sterile urine cultures. Those with interstitial cystitis may have symptoms that overlap with other urinary bladder disorders such as: urinary tract infection (UTI), overactive bladder, urethritis, urethral syndrome, and prostatitis. IC/BPS can result in a quality of life comparable to that of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis, chronic cancer pain, or a patient on kidney dialysis.
Signs and symptoms
The most common symptoms of IC/BPS are suprapubic pain, urinary frequency, painful sexual intercourse, and waking up from sleep to urinate.
In general, symptoms may include painful urination described as a burning sensation in the urethra during urination, pelvic pain that is worsened with the consumption of certain foods or drinks, urinary urgency, and pressure in the bladder or pelvis. Other frequently described symptoms are urinary hesitancy (needing to wait for the urinary stream to begin, often caused by pelvic floor dysfunction and tension), and discomfort and difficulty driving, working, or traveling. Pelvic pain experienced by those with IC typically worsens with filling of the urinary bladder and may improve with urination.
During cystoscopy, 5–10% of people with IC are found to have Hunner's ulcers. A person with IC may have discomfort only in the urethra, while another might struggle with pain in the entire pelvis. Interstitial cystitis symptoms usually fall into one of two patterns: significant suprapubic pain with little frequency or a lesser amount of suprapubic pain but with increased urinary frequency.
Association with other conditions
Some people with IC/BPS have been diagnosed with other conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, allergies, Sjogren's syndrome, which raises the possibility that interstitial cystitis may be caused by mechanisms that cause these other conditions. In addition, men with IC/PBS are frequently diagnosed as having chronic nonbacterial prostatitis, and there is an extensive overlap of symptoms and treatment between the two conditions, leading researchers to posit that the conditions may share the same etiology and pathology.
Signs and symptoms
The most common symptoms of IC/BPS are suprapubic pain, urinary frequency, painful sexual intercourse, and waking up from sleep to urinate.
In general, symptoms may include painful urination described as a burning sensation in the urethra during urination, pelvic pain that is worsened with the consumption of certain foods or drinks, urinary urgency, and pressure in the bladder or pelvis. Other frequently described symptoms are urinary hesitancy (needing to wait for the urinary stream to begin, often caused by pelvic floor dysfunction and tension), and discomfort and difficulty driving, working, or traveling. Pelvic pain experienced by those with IC typically worsens with filling of the urinary bladder and may improve with urination.
During cystoscopy, 5–10% of people with IC are found to have Hunner's ulcers. A person with IC may have discomfort only in the urethra, while another might struggle with pain in the entire pelvis. Interstitial cystitis symptoms usually fall into one of two patterns: significant suprapubic pain with little frequency or a lesser amount of suprapubic pain but with increased urinary frequency.
Association with other conditions
Some people with IC/BPS have been diagnosed with other conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, allergies, Sjogren's syndrome, which raises the possibility that interstitial cystitis may be caused by mechanisms that cause these other conditions. In addition, men with IC/PBS are frequently diagnosed as having chronic nonbacterial prostatitis, and there is an extensive overlap of symptoms and treatment between the two conditions, leading researchers to posit that the conditions may share the same etiology and pathology.
Based on Ascetic Saahm's formula #1, fostering large intestine, subdue ST41, SP2, BL60, KI2 and LR2.
This treatment will treat all of his problems, not just Interstitial Cystitis, at once.