IC Study at University of Washington.

Male pelvic pain, prostatitis, IC
HelpADude
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IC Study at University of Washington.

Post by HelpADude »

While driving to work today I heard a radio ad about "Painful Bladder" study at the UW. I didn't have time to take down the phone # but I googled and found the link here:

http://depts.washington.edu/uroweb/rese ... adder.html

It's FREE!
All visits, medications, and blood and urine tests are provided at no cost to you or your health insurance provider. You will be paid $50.00 per clinic visit.
Age: 38 Onset: April 2006 Current | Symptoms: Update, doctor found no hemorroid but pruritus ani. Was doing very good for a while but lately are having more flares. | Symptoms: raw, irrated feeling, spams in balls and bladder area. Drugs: Omega 3 oil only and just started Prosta-Q in Feb 2008, currently not taking Prosta-Q. Treatment: relaxation, AHIP stretches, the book EVERYDAY ZEN, Worsened by: Coffee (not 100% sure)
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Post by kevin »

Nice find, HelpADude. I would definitely recommend that anyone in the area take part in this study, both because you'll feel good for helping medical research in the field and because of the free $50/visit :)
Started: Spring 2003; high urinary frequency and pain associated with bladder filling; urinary hesitancy; pubic/prostate/perineal discomfort; Helped by: trigger point therapy, Afrin nasal spray, Cymbalta, hydrocodone (small doses), distraction. Makes worse: sex.

Not medical advice. Consult your doctor.