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Aloha,

Allopathic medicine is most useful for emergency procedures,
surgery and diagnosis. I'd like to give you some tips and
strategies for dealing with the side effects of diagnostic medical
testing. Let's talk about cystoscopy and catherization.

Cystoscopy:
A cystoscope is a medical instrument used to examine the lining of
the bladder and urethra. The examination is generally done using a
topical anesthetic to numb the lining of the urethra. But there is
often some residual frequency, burning and mild bleeding that
should only last 12-24 hours.  

Catheter:
This is a tube that is threaded up through your urethra into your
bladder. Yes, I know, I'm wincing too. It's not a pleasant thought
at all. And usually it's not preceded by an anesthetic. But there
are things you can do to make is more comfortable.

Strategies: 
1. During the procedure practice deep breathing, imagine your
urethra as a big hollow tube that's relaxed and protected by Teflon
that nothing can irritate.

2. Drink 10 cups of fluids a day. Make sure at least half of it is
cranberry tea. Cranberries have a special ingredient that prevents
bacteria from adhering to the bladder or urethra. The burning and
mild bleeding with a cystoscopy means that the urethra is being
irritated and could be susceptible to being attacked by bacteria.
Medically, antibiotics are prescribed to try and prevent infection.
However, many people are turning to cranberry tea as alternative
and their doctors are agreeing.

One of the best cranberry teas is made by Traditional Medicinals
The advantage of tea over juice is that it doesn't contain sugar
and you can drink it all day long. The prescription is to drink 5
cups of tea three days before and three days after each cystoscopy.
If you have a catheter, you can drink 2-3 cups of cranberry tea
every day.

Think about what else you are drinking and make sure it's not
acidic, which would make your irritated urethra sting. Even though
orange juice seems to change from acidic to alkaline by the time it
reaches the bladder, some people find it too acidic to drink after
a cystoscopy. Avoid alcohol as well. If it doubt about what to
drink, just stick with water and cranberry tea. And for pete's
sakes don't become dehydrated. Concentrated urine can really sting. 

3. Take magnesium. Magnesium is an antispasmodic. It will relax
muscles irritated by the cystoscopy and it will relax muscles
clamped around your catheter. Natural Calm magnesium powder in
water is a convenient way to take it. Follow the dosage on the label.

4. Take a warm bath with 2 cups of Epsom salts to help relax
muscles that might be in spasm after your cystoscopy or catherization.

For more natural medicine tips, strategies and supplement advice on
over 134 health conditions, check out my very popular Future Health
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for easy reference.

Carolyn Dean MD ND
The Doctor of the Future
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