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I was diagnosed with IC after a really bad UTI. I had constant pain and urgency and burning and I had every test run on me and they couldn’t find any other answer but IC. They recommended PT and I was willing to try anything. My physical therapist was amazing and after showing me exercises to relax my pelvic floor muscles (I had about 3 months of PT) I have felt completely normal for the last 8 months. I got my life back! So if you are skeptical about trying PT please give it a chance because I was at my lowest point, just wanted to die I was in so much constant pain and it completely brought me back to my normal life.
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That is so great! Thank you for sharing your success.
DonnaStay safe
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What kind of PT did you have? Would you be specific? ThanksComment
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I can't answer your question, but want to say
to the IC Network.
DonnaStay safe
Elmiron Eye Disease Information Center - https://www.ic-network.com/elmiron-p...mation-center/
Elmiron Eye Disease Fact Sheet (Downloadable) - https://www.ic-network.com/wp-conten...nFactSheet.pdf
Have you checked the ICN Shop?
Click on ICN Shop at the top of this page. You'll find Bladder Builder and Bladder Rest, both of which we are finding have excellent results.
Patient Help: http://www.ic-network.com/patientlinks.html
Sub-types https://www.ic-network.com/five-pote...markably-well/
Diet list: https://www.ic-network.com/interstitial-cystitis-diet/
AUA Guidelines: https://www.ic-network.com/aua-guide...tial-cystitis/
I am not a medical authority nor do I offer medical advice. In all cases, I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you. [3MG]
Anyone who says something is foolproof hasn't met a determined foolComment
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Glad to hear another success story. This IC can be so overwhelming and difficult to tease apart, yet once you find what works for you things can get much better. That's how it went for me anyway once I got correctly diagnosed and treated.Comment
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For asking me to be more specific, it was exercises specifically targeting the relaxation of the pelvic floor. The Dr and the Physical Therapist both said to stop doing kegels that it only makes it worse. I was so surprised by that since we as women are always told to do kegels. So instead I was doing the opposite and relaxing the pelvic floor which made my bladder stop spasming. She gave me these exercise resistance bands which I would hook over the top of the door and then pull down with resistance etc. It sounds weird but doing these exercises you can feel the pelvic floor muscles relax, and over time all my IC symptoms went away. I’m sure it’s not the answer for everyone but if your urologist suggests PT I’m just saying it’s worth a shot since I saw success.Comment
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Thank you, Jolie --- especially thank you for the reminder that kegels can be a problem for those of us with IC.
DonnaStay safe
Elmiron Eye Disease Information Center - https://www.ic-network.com/elmiron-p...mation-center/
Elmiron Eye Disease Fact Sheet (Downloadable) - https://www.ic-network.com/wp-conten...nFactSheet.pdf
Have you checked the ICN Shop?
Click on ICN Shop at the top of this page. You'll find Bladder Builder and Bladder Rest, both of which we are finding have excellent results.
Patient Help: http://www.ic-network.com/patientlinks.html
Sub-types https://www.ic-network.com/five-pote...markably-well/
Diet list: https://www.ic-network.com/interstitial-cystitis-diet/
AUA Guidelines: https://www.ic-network.com/aua-guide...tial-cystitis/
I am not a medical authority nor do I offer medical advice. In all cases, I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you. [3MG]
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