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Sunday, July 06, 2008 Dr Fred asks

Q: 3 month history of urinary burning folowing insertion of a foley duringa 5 hr surgical procedure

upon awaking in the OR, I was screaming in pain with severe urinary burning. It has been a 3 month history of good periods ( several days) followed by mild burning compared to the 1 st day and frequent urge to urinate.No help with pyridiumn

I have seen 2 urologists , with negative urine cultures and a prostate that is non tender.

I have tried alkaliinizing my urine with tums, avoiding acidic foods, taking flomax.

 

 I would appreciate any help with what the the next step should be done, Dr Fred

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By Dr Fred— Last Modified: 09/06/11, First Published: 07/06/08