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I was wondering if there were any Ic meetings in the Philadelphia area? I would love to meet up with other people in my area who has this disease. Thanks for your help.
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Philly close to betsy ross bridge
Hi I would love to
yet as you know IC is unpredictable....
I tried awhile ago to see if there was any interest but nothing came of it. If you want to try I am willing.
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The closest one I know about is in Downingtown at Empower Physical Therapy. They meet once a month. I've wanted to go, but haven't been able to yet. The woman running them seems very nice. Her email is: [email protected]. And here's the website: http://www.empowerpa.com/Home/tabid/10986/Default.aspx----------------------
-Amanda
34 years old, bladder symptoms all my life
diagnosed with PFD and VV October 2009; IC May 2010
Current meds:
Cystoprotek 2 pills twice a day, Hydroxyzine 10 mg, Gabapentin 600 mg, Myrbetriq 25mg, Zoloft 25 mg, Mircrogestin, capsaicin cream (for vulva)
Other past treatments:
IC diet, physical therapy, Traumeel injections as needed, TENS unit, heating pad, instills with sodium bicarb, lidocaine, and mucosa compositum
Tried and didn't work:
Pyridium, Singlair, Nortriptyline, Elmiron, lidocaine and heparin instills (worked at first, then didn't anymore), various creams, acupunctureComment
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not sure about that travel
I could maybe do it but not these days. Downingtown seems far, far away. Have a happy new year and thanks for sharing.Comment
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I also live in Philadelphia. I've had IC since 1987 and have never met anyone with this horrible condition.Comment
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Hi Philly people! I know it is a bit of a drive.....but I am speaking and doing a book signing at the Central NJ IC Support Group on October 9, 2012: https://www.facebook.com/events/263493670429623/ Hope to see you there!
To learn more, contact Michelle Brill at [email protected]!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!
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HI there. I live in Philadelphia and would to get together for a support meeting or even coffee. Let me know!IBS - Diagnosed in 8/2010, under control through probiotics
IC - sudden onset 7/2012, diagnosed 9/2012 - Remission starting 3/13 - (Usually deal with 2-4 flares a year that last from a day to a week and then go away) 6/15 - Mega Flare
Medications while I struggle with IC:
Elavil 10mg (started 9/2012), Elmiron (started 8/2012), Hydroxine (As needed at night), Claritin , Junel FE (Birth Control) , Probiotic, Aloe Vera 6x a day, Pyridium, uribel (as needed)
Fennel tea & Mint tea helps a lot!
Yoga is a life saver!
Starting Physical Therapy for pelvic floor spasms 10/12/12 - ended 12/12Streches are always useful!
Lots of Water!Comment
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