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.

Friday, June 22, 2012

A job!

I was hired at a small retailer thanks to a few connections (education doesn't matter in this job environment, it's all about who you know as long as you have a diploma or GED). Work is manageable for now and part time but I'm very worried when the cold fronts start rolling through. I don't think I can stay on my feet all day while flaring. For now though, I'm doing fine but busy (forgot my mom's birthday). And apparently Dr. Drew dropped the ball when an IC patient called in. I don't catch the channel nor did I watch it yet, but there's a lot of upset folks on our support forums.
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