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Read the latest announcements about the Interstitial Cystitis Network here. From new site additions to newsletter releases, this is the place to get the latest ICN news!
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Researchers at the Emory Eye Center have discovered maculopathy in SOME patients with IC who have taken Elmiron for long periods of time. Share your story here.
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Share Your Interstitial Cystitis Story Here. When did it start for you? How did it begin?? What interstitial cystitis treatments worked for you?
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With pain care now greatly limited, we're collecting stories from patients who are struggling to find pain care and/or who are treated with disrespect. Please tell us your story!
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Introduce Yourself and share your interstitial cystitis story here!
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Share your Interstitial Cystitis Success Story Here
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This forum is for patients who have been living with IC for more than five years, who have wisdom to share but who also need support and encouragement
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Are you a newly diagnosed man? Meet others here!
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Yes, remission happens and happens often for interstitial cystitis patients. If you're in remission, please share your story and success tips here!
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Ask questions about the diagnosis of IC, PFD and pelvic pain here!
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Do you suspect you have interstitial cystitis but haven't been diagnosed yet? Post here!
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Share your experience using medical marijuana and/or CBD oil to relieve your symptoms.
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Oral medications are usually the first treatment options suggested for patients with mild to moderate bladder symptoms and/or pain.
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Bladder instillations are often performed for mild, moderate and, in some cases, severe IC.
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Surgery is only considered after a patient has tried all of the other traditional therapies and is reserved for the most severe cases.
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Experimental therapies for interstitial cystitis (IC/PBS) are those currently being explored in research studies around the world. Their clinical trial results may not be available or are the result of a smaller, less credible study. We've included antibiotics in this discussion area because the role of bacteria in IC remains controversial at best. We have little conclusive evidence that IC is bacterial in nature.
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Ask questions about diet and interstitial cystitis IC/PBS here!
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Share your favorite IC friendly recipes and menu ideas here!
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Are you struggling with hormonal changes?? Are they bothering your bladder?? Need to vent about your body changing?? Do it here!
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Discuss your thoughts and concerns about depression and anxiety here.
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Discuss pain management strategies here!
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Are you in a flare? Need support? Post here!
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Please share your best interstitial cystitis flare coping strategies here! This is NOT to post questions about treatments, therapies or managing flares. We JUST want to hear great techniques for handling flares!
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Research has demonstrated a clear connection between IC, IBS, vulvodynia, prostatodynia and other related conditions. Discuss them here!
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When a mother or wife develops IC, it can often impact how she feels about her abilities in those roles. Talk about it here!
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Is this a can of worms or what?? Ask questions or discuss any issues you might have with your health insurance coverage
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Are you considering applying disability insurance? In the Appeals process? Post your questions here.
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While research hasn't found one specific cause of interstitial cystitis, there are several strong opinions out there. What do you think about the cause of IC? Any ideas? Debate them here!
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