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Why is that everytime i clean the house.. I get a flare? Can someone please tell me. is it the chemicals? I read online about possibly that can cause a flare. I used lysol ( because both of the kids are sick), fabuloso, and bleach. Has anyone used these and had a flare?
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It could easily be the actual motion/exercise of cleaning that's the problem. I wear gloves when working with bleach water --- it's very drying on my skin.
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It could also be the fumes. I know I am very sensitive to cologne, perfume, cleaning products, and even newspaper ink. That is the worst!
The physical activity, as Donna said, can also be a problem. For some reason the motion of the vacuum cleaner sets me off.
I hope everyone feels better soon at your house!Julie Beyer, MA, RDN
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For me thats what one of the problems that depresses me about IC. I use to be a very very actice person I cleaned my house with excellence. I use to be a housekeeping supervisor for the Hilton. Now that I have IC I can not clean half as well has I use to. I use to work, garden, and do all outside chores and at one time for a year walked 3 miles a day. I miss all that so much and my coffee.
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it could be the physical activity, but chemicals do bother me (I get a headache). I use Seventh Generation products along with Windex to clean my house and I have not noticed a flare. I only use Lysol products once a week or so.. I've noticed that since I stoped using antibacterial stuff all the time, I get sick less often.
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Thanks guys! I was wondering if it was because I was bending and on my knees washing floors or what. I was also cleaning toilets and stuff. Now that I am thinking about it, I think I got a flare the last time I cleaned my house. Dang it.. So how do you clean your house? Slowly or what?_____________________________________________Comment
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I try to do a little everyday instead of 1 big clean so that I don't get overwhelmed...Comment
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Thankfully, we are all adults in the house; so I really don't have to clean as much as I use to--one big clean a month (vacumning;dusting;moping floors) because after doing this major cleaning I am down for a couple of days, usually have to take off work that Monday as I am just getting back on my feet.
I do clean the bathroom weekly and I do think that the fumes from the products I use do something to me; my IC is ok, but it kicks in my asthma.Comment
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You mentioned cleaning the bathroom, and I actually do a funny thing. If I am having a bad night.....up and down...........that is when I clean my bathroom. I am there anyways............
I also use the Kirkland cleaning wipes from Costco........they are the best and the scent doesn't bother me like stronger cleaning solutions.
Have to use the bleach tablets in the toilet though........only thing that keeps the pyridium stains from building up!
Julie Beyer, MA, RDN
IC Dietitian, Patient Advocate, Speaker, & Author
Did you know that up to 94% of interstitial cystitis patients find some symptom relief when they change their diet, and that dietary modification is recommended as a first line treatment for IC? Check out the IC Food List to get started!
Do you need a little more help understanding the IC Diet? Schedule a phone or video coaching session through the ICN Store today.
You can also learn more while supporting the ICN message boards by clicking on these book covers and buying the Confident Choices books from the ICN Store:
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Other IC Diet Resources:
IC Diet Webinar
IC Diet Website
For Health Professionals: Continuing Education About Interstitial Cystitis and Diet
Free IC Diet Booklet: What Can I Eat?
Confident Choices IC Diet Blog
IC Diet Newsletter
*Let's Connect!*
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flares when cleaning
I too seem to get flares when I clean. I've noticed that if I wear gloves, that seems to help with flares.
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