Intermittent but severe pain during/after urination

Kidney and urinary tract
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Hi,

Approximately 4 months ago I started getting a burning sensation when urinating, which didn't happen every time I urinated. Sometimes, there would also be a strange odour from the urine. (The pain and smell would not necessarily occur at the same time, seemed to be completely random). In addition I had the urge to urinate more frequently and sometimes it will feel like I need to pee straight after I've been to the toilet. The pain often continues after urination and the general area is often quite painful/uncomfortable constantly for a number of days at a time.

About a month after the symptoms began, sexual intercourse became increasingly painful and I have not been able to have sex with my boyfriend in over 2 months because of the pain.

The urinating symtons come and go (could be fine for a week, then flares up for a week, then fine for a few days before another flare up, etc) and range from pretty mild to severely painful. I had a urine test which showed no infection.

Does anyone have any experience ces with similar symptoms or know what this could be?

Additonal information:

Age 20

1 long term sexual partner (always use condoms)

Symptoms started around the same time as starting birth control (microgynon) - have decided to stop taking this now but symptoms persist

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IC. Disease.. Ive had it since 21.. Now 46..google it.. Makes u feel just as descibed

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Thank you for your reply.  

I have heard of IC I was hoping that wouldn't be the case as it would appear that there is currently no cure. I'm sorry you've had to live with it for so long, can I ask how you've managed the symptoms?

 

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Elavil is what most take for it... I started with that and i take neurontin now..u have to learn what acidy foods trigger u..

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Sorry to hear about your suffering and yes, it does sound familiar (all except the odor part). Have you ever discussed the possibility of having interstitial cystitis or painful bladder syndrome with your doctor? It's a chronic bladder condition that presents with the symptoms you described without an infection being present. It can usually be managed with a combination of diet and medication. I urge you to see your gyno or even a urogynecologist to figure this out. Also, check out the Interstitial Cystitis Association's website for help in the meantime. I wish you luck and healing!

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Thank you Amanda for your reply. I have a doctors appointment for this week I just wanted to gauge an idea of what it may be. All the best