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    Courage Award to SandyRN

    Sandy has been through so much recently with her own health, the health of her daughter, and her stray doggie. I think she is very deserving of the ICN's Courage Award. Keep moving forward, Sandy.

    http://www.ic-network.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37144
    Kim

    Diagnosed August 2001

    Current IC meds: Elmiron (since 2001), Levaquin (one pill after intercourse to prevent UTIs), Effexor (for depression & anxiety)

    Past IC meds: Amitriptyline (Elavil), Hydroxyzine (Vistaril), Detrol LA, Lexapro (for depression & anxiety, but also helped my IC) (They all helped, but I was able to discontinue them.)

    I've been virtually symptom free and able to eat & drink whatever I'd like for about 8 years now.

    *****************************

    “We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms -- to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.” ~ Viktor Frankl

    “You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you.” ~ Brian Tracy
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    That's awesome Sandy, well deserved!:woohoo: :woohoo:
    Christine



    I have been diagnoised for 6 1/2 years now. I have taken a long break from the ICN but really miss helping out my fellow IC patients and want to get back into posting.
    1st hydro 4/07 showed no visible signs of IC but tons of mast cells in all my biopsy samples which did prove IC.
    2nd hydro 4/13/09 showed dark purple glomerulations and I had a capacity of 450 cc's. This hydro proved that my IC had progressed.
    I have tried every oral medication as well as rescue instills and DMSO.

    I have been lucky enough to see Dr Hanno, the top IC specialist in PA who has told me due to the fact that I have not responded to any "standard" treatments that I have a severe, end stage case of IC with a horrible quality of life (didn't have to tell me that last part!)

    Proud wifey of Shane, mommy to Griffin, and step-mom to Logan and Gage
    Also proud mom to the best Bullmastiff on earth, Claus

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    • #3
      :woohoo: Congratulations, Sandy!

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      • #4
        Ditto what Christine and Amy said. Sandy always jumps in when anyone asks for a nurse's viewpoint, and she is always sympathetic with everyone else's problems. Sometimes you can forget how much she is going through herself. Thank you, Kim, for recognizing and reminding us all.
        Je vous souhaite de la joie, de la bonne santée, et tout ce qu'il y a de bon dans la vie.
        Wishing you happiness and good health, and all the best out of life.

        Peace, Carolyn
        ___________________________________________________

        Laura (11), Susannah (12 1/2) and Maman (that's me!), North Wildwood NJ, September 2007


        On the Beach with IC

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        • #5
          Congratulations, Sandy. And thank you for being here for us, even when you are going though so much.

          Warm hugs,
          Donna
          Stay safe


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          • #6
            Yeah Sandy

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            • #7
              :woohoo:
              Hugs,
              Tracey
              How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time...

              Harry arrived 2/23/09!



              *IC Volunteers are not medical authorities nor do we offer medical advice. In all cases, we strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.

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              http://www.ic-network.com/diet/2009icdietlist.pdf


              Dx's:
              IC dx'd Nov 2004
              Lymphocytic Colitis dx'd July 2005
              Possible IBS
              Current IC Meds
              Vistaril 25mg in the evening
              Previous IC Meds taken:
              Cystoprotek - 2 caps 2x's a day
              Elmiron, 100mg 3x's a day
              Ditropan, 5 mg 3x's a day
              Others:
              Wellbutrin 150mg 2x's a day for Anxiety/IBS
              Pepcid 40mg a day for GERD
              Zytrec for Nasal Allergies
              Align Probiotic daily for IBS

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              • #8
                Well deserved Sandy! You have been to hell and back lately!:woohoo:

                Erika
                IC diagnosed officially via cysto/urodynamics 1/26/07

                Grade II Endometriosis diagnosed via lap 12/11/07

                "Fall down seven times, Stand up eight."

                "Life is a tragedy for those who feel and a comedy for those who think."

                Current Treatments:
                Interstim Since 5/25/07!
                Birth Control

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                • #9
                  Way to go, Sandy. You deserve this award.

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                  • #10
                    Good for you Sandy! You deserve it! You always have helped me with your insight, kind words, and wonderful sense of humor!
                    Rachel
                    DX's:
                    IC; PFD; possible Fibromyalgia; IBS;

                    Symptoms: Frequency, Urgency, pelvic and bladder pain, bladder and pelvic spasms, difficulty starting urination, weak stream, incontinence, vaginal and urethral pain

                    I've Tried:
                    three Hydrodistentions, various Rescue Installments; 6 DSMO treatments; Pyridium Plus; Proced; Detrol (patch); Elavil; Uricet K; Elmiron; Nortiptyline; Ultram; Allegra; Ditropan; Ditropan ER; Vesicare; regular Lidocain; Neurontin; Lyrica; and few more I can't remember!
                    Currently using:
                    Valium; Vicadin; Proced DS; Claritin; Buffered Lidocain; Cymbalta; Baclofen; Prazosin @ night (also on Prednisone and Adderall for my joint pain and severe fatigue)
                    Heating pads; frozen water bottles; A&D ointment; Poise pads; IC dieter since 8/06; yoga; imagery & relaxation CD, Mindfullness, self healing CD's; hot baths; seat cushion; prayer
                    I am 28 yrs old, dx'ed in '06, still trying to get my health undercontrol!!

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                    • #11
                      VERY MUCH DESERVED!! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

                      Sandy is great and has helped me several times!!

                      Love,
                      Kara
                      Hugs and Wishes for Pain FREE days!!,
                      Kara

                      www.loveforearth.net ~reducing plastic waste one bag at a time~

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                      Me and my Guccigirl... she helps me through those painful hours!

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                      • #12
                        Congratulations, Sandy. :woohoo:
                        Sharon

                        Shopping??? Did someone mention shopping? I'll get my hat... ;-)

                        Where I can be found most days.



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                        IC Volunteers are not medical authorities nor do we offer medical advice. In all cases, we strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.

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                        • #13
                          Way to go, Sandy!

                          Blessings,
                          Lori

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