What is Interstitial Cystitis?

What is Interstitial Cystitis?


Interstitial Cystitis is the worst bladder infection you've ever had, except no bacteria is present, there is no cure, many foods make it worse, and separate treatments have maybe 1/3 of a chance of helping. The only true "treatment" is treating the pain, as its usually the only thing that will work. Even patients who've had their bladders removed still experience the pain. Doctors don't know what causes it or how to get rid of it but have many theories.



Need to find a doctor in your area who actually knows how to deal with IC humanely? Click here.

These are the new guidelines for diagnosing IC. If your doctor isn't using these then I suggest you find a new one who keeps up to date.

You can find the IC safe collaborated recipes between me and my step dad here.

Monday, April 30, 2012

Tips on IC Pain and Pelvic exams

"The bottom line is feeling in control, which is an important part of healing. "IC and all of the pain syndromes that occur in the pelvis can make you feel out of control. But you can feel in control by choosing your healthcare providers—choosing YOUR team." -- Dr. Metzger Well, mine never seemed to try to be gentle with me even after telling her a million times to be gentler to me than other patients.
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