[thewhatnow]

I have this. (well I have pain not just in my urethra but also in my bladder) In my case it's caused exclusively by sex, that is to say, I never have any problems with it unless I'm sexually active. I've been told it's called Interstitial Cystitis and sadly, not much they can do about it. Cranberry pills help quite a bit. Good luck!

[fashionvic82]

Hi everyone,

I know this thread is quite old now but anyone find out what was wrong? and did they manage to cure it?

I'm suffering same symptoms as we speak x

[sreeja]

even i used to have the same problem a few years ago.. i visited a few doctors but it never worked. used to go away when i had medicines.. but it again starts itching after the course.

i think you should eat right.. avoid junk food. and drink lots and lots of water.

urinate frequently and do not try to control it for long time

do not wash the area frequently with water as water leaves the area with humidity and may contain harmful bacteria

wash with soap while you take a bath and before going to bed.

and visit a good doctor hope this helps...

[Janee77]

It could be chronic urethritis from something bacterial related or not. Here's something I read that relates.

There are many things that can cause chronic urethritis with some form of infection commonly being the main reason. Any bacteria that enters the urinary tract from inside or outside of the body can result in urethritis. However when antibiotics are of no use then it's likely that the problem is not bacterial in nature. It could also be from
an unknown virus that is resistant to antibiotics or not related to an infection at all.
Another primary cause for urethritis is external contact with something that causes inflammation. This could be certain types of soaps, sanitary wipes, tampons and diaphragms. The chemical compounds found in these items can cause localized allergic reactions that result in inflammation. If this is the reason for your chronic urethritis then you are in luck as all you need to do is stop using whatever is causing the irritation. If not then you will need to look deeper to find the cause of your symptoms.3
Another common reason for chronic urethritis is damage to the urethra. This can be the result of radiation exposure, sexual activity, bike riding and other injuries. Damage to the urethra may cause abnormal narrowing and other localized irregularities that cause constant pain. If injury is the reason for your urethritis then you may be able to get help through surgery and other conventional methods.

References:
Smith, Thomas, B. "Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome."

[Janee77]

This may also prove to be useful.

Biofilms are type of defense system that bacteria use to defend against medical treatments such as antibiotics. Generally when bacteria and other pathogens are free floating within the body they are susceptible to antibiotic treatments. However certain forms of bacteria, parasites and viruses form communities that protect themselves with a biofilm which is a kind of glue forcefield.
These types of biofilm communities can form in the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, respiratory system and sex organs. The biofilm makes these types of pathogens extremely hard to kill and can lead to chronic symptoms without any relief from traditional medical treatments. (Source: Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome by Thomas B. Smith)

This is something I didn't learn until recently and I've had chronic urethritis for 5 years. So I think that there is hope.