I was diagnosed with IC about two years ago. For the first year my urologist allowed me to try alternative measures like acupuncture and chinese herbs for my symptoms. But then last Christmas my IC was bad enough that we reevaluated our plan. I started the Elmiron and urelle combined with bladder washes and uro jets as needed for flares/pain.
The past year I have been in LOTS of flares and had several infections. I have also been diagnosed with vestubulitis vulvadina which is kicking my butt right now. I think I have been thinking that sooner or later I would just kick this and be normal again. But I am finally realizing that I have IC and I have to accept it. It is hard because I dont know anyone who suffers with this condition and I feel alone in it. I am so glad to have found the ICN! I have somewhere to read and see that I am not alone. Thanks for being here!
I just started reading the Better Bladder Book...good stuff!
The past year I have been in LOTS of flares and had several infections. I have also been diagnosed with vestubulitis vulvadina which is kicking my butt right now. I think I have been thinking that sooner or later I would just kick this and be normal again. But I am finally realizing that I have IC and I have to accept it. It is hard because I dont know anyone who suffers with this condition and I feel alone in it. I am so glad to have found the ICN! I have somewhere to read and see that I am not alone. Thanks for being here!
I just started reading the Better Bladder Book...good stuff!
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