Today it is very nice where I live - the high is to be close to 70 - but last week when it was cold and over the weekend as well, my I.C. was acting up big time! I have a sister-in-law that has I.C. and my husband's best … [Read more...] about I.C. Disease and the Cold Weather
Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial Cystitis Story
A reader of this blog sent me an email yesterday and she gave me permission to post it on here. It is amazing how many of our stories are so similar. I am glad that I was able to help her in some way! I read your article … [Read more...] about Interstitial Cystitis Story
Interstitial Cystitis & Symptoms
When I was first diagnosed with I.C., my symptoms were very bad. I was in constant pain that was excruciating, the pressure and pain in my pelvic area was so bad I could hardly walk, and it burnt constantly when I would … [Read more...] about Interstitial Cystitis & Symptoms
Interstitial Cystitis or Endometriosis?
I am interested to know if anyone who suffers from Interstitial Cystitis also has Endometriosis, or if anyone has been misdiagnosed with having one, but actually has the other disease. I know that both diseases have some … [Read more...] about Interstitial Cystitis or Endometriosis?
Woman Gets $2 Millon – IC Malpractice Suit
In February of this year, a federal judge awarded $2 million to a military family after a woman had a hysterectomy unnecessarily following a wrong diagnosis. The judge ruled that the 32-year-old Army wife and mother of two … [Read more...] about Woman Gets $2 Millon – IC Malpractice Suit
Urologist Appointment Today…
Well, today I had my scheduled monthly visit with the urologist regarding my Interstitial Cystitis. Although my urinary frequency during the day has decreased a lot (from going every 15 minutes, I now go about every 30 … [Read more...] about Urologist Appointment Today…
IC, or Painful Bladder Disorder, Medical Breakthrough?
Researchers at the University of Maryland along with investigators at the National Cancer Institute have completed the first description of a toxin known as antiproliferative factor (APF). This toxin is found in the urine of … [Read more...] about IC, or Painful Bladder Disorder, Medical Breakthrough?
A Physician’s Take On Interstitial Cystitis
Dr. Walt Stoll (see bio. below) has a different take on Interstitial Cystitis than a lot of doctors. I found the information that I have listed below very interesting! Interstitial Cystitis is usually treated by repeated … [Read more...] about A Physician’s Take On Interstitial Cystitis
Living With Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial Cystitis is a very painful, debilitating chronic illness that unfortunately, there is no cure and the cause cannot be found as of this time. I believe that Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, and IC Disease are all … [Read more...] about Living With Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial Cystitis – Symptoms
I was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis two years ago, but my urologist believes that I have had this all of my life. When I look back over medical records since childhood, I was at the doctor's office quite frequently … [Read more...] about Interstitial Cystitis – Symptoms