The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) for a multidisciplinary approach to the study of chronic pelvic pain (MAPP). The MAPP Research … [Read more...] about NIDDK Seeks Studies in Pelvic Pain and Other Syndromes
Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial Cystitis Linked to Other Autoimmune Diseases
According to a report on Urology Today, researchers have found clinical links to Painful Bladder Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis & other chronic disorders, such as Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, inflammatory bowel … [Read more...] about Interstitial Cystitis Linked to Other Autoimmune Diseases
Oprah Winfrey Show Looking For Women With Vulvodynia
The National Vulvodynia Association has released information stating that the Oprah Winfrey Show is looking for Vulvodynia patients to be on the show. The show is looking for single women who are in their 20s and 30s who … [Read more...] about Oprah Winfrey Show Looking For Women With Vulvodynia
Guest Blogger Post: I Am The Body Chronic
Please welcome guest blogger, Samantha Grace, to Fighting Fatigue. Samantha is the author of the blogs The Body ChronicandThe Only Baggage You Can Bring. Please read more about Samantha and her blogs at the end of this … [Read more...] about Guest Blogger Post: I Am The Body Chronic
Conditions With Similar Symptoms to Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial Cystitis has been an illness that has been misdiagnosed and undiagnosed in many people over the years. Times are changing in the medical community and more urologists are recognizing IC as a real chronic illness. … [Read more...] about Conditions With Similar Symptoms to Interstitial Cystitis
FDA Issues Alert About IC Treatment Drug CellCept
CellCept is a drug that is currently under clinical trials to treat patients who have severe Interstitial Cystitis. Jill, the founder of the Interstitial Cystitis Network, is asking anyone who is taking this drug or who is … [Read more...] about FDA Issues Alert About IC Treatment Drug CellCept
A Guide For Women on Sex and IC Disease
If you have Interstitial Cystitis, you know how painful having sex with your spouse can be. It can cause your symptoms to flare severely and leads to extreme pain, vaginal bleeding, and increases urinary frequency and … [Read more...] about A Guide For Women on Sex and IC Disease
How To Cope With Interstitial Cystitis Flares
If you have IC Disease, you will want to read the article below on Associated Content written by yours truly! It gives tips and suggestions on how to cope with the severe symptoms and the flares. Here is an excerpt from the … [Read more...] about How To Cope With Interstitial Cystitis Flares
Prevalence of Vulvodynia in Interstitial Cystitis Patients
Vulvodynia affects 25% of patients who have Interstitial Cystitis and painful bladder syndrome. A study conducted at the Department of Urology, William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI was helf to clinically evaluate the … [Read more...] about Prevalence of Vulvodynia in Interstitial Cystitis Patients
National IC Awareness Day
October 31st is recognized as National IC Awareness Day. The symptoms for IC (Interstitial Cystitis) are not the same for every person. For some symptoms can be mild and not affect their daily routine that much. For others, … [Read more...] about National IC Awareness Day