interstitial cystitis
"Between 20 & 30 years old I suffered frequently with urinary tract infections, and was all too familiar with the pain.  However about 4 years ago I thought I was getting them again but all the cultures were negative for infection and no antibiotic would work.  When I decided to talk to my OB/GYN about my symptoms, he immediately mentioned Interstitial Cystitis and I tested positive for it. They put me on Elmiron for about 6 months and it cleared it up. The only food that bothered me was bananas.  I recently had the Ablasion procedure which seems to have flared it again so I may have to take Elmiron again.  It is expensive, but worth it to me."