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Please keep me in your prayers. I lost a family member last week and I am having some other family issues. I need prayer for guidance, comfort, and peace.
Thank you
Miss Bessie
Galatians 6:2 - Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Hebrews 13:2 - Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by doing so some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
Proverbs 4:23 - Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life
ONE Second, ONE Bite, ONE Breath, ONE Pill, ONE Minute, ONE Teardrop, ONE Hour, ONE Sip.. ONE DAY! I will Prevail from this disease! IC Hoping for a Cure!
Meds For IC: Lyrica-25mg Glucosamine-500 MSM-500mg, Prosed Ds -When Flaring
Other Meds: Levlite- Continious Birtcontrol, Micardis-40mg for High Blood Pressure
Meds I have Tried:
Topamax,Tofranil, Elmiron, Atarax, Cymbalta, Elavil, Enablex, Detral La, Prydium.
Lexapro< Bad reaction to this med!
Intstills, could not continue them due to some kind of reaction after 3rd instill. Tasted the lidocaine in my mouth, tongue and lips went numb then went into what seemed like a panic attack. Shaking, racing heart, tingling face/head, blood pressure shot up..
Dx With IC in Nov 2006 with Hydro/Cysto
Hydro/Cysto Caused Bladder to Rupture.
Other Dxs-Vulvodynia,Fibro, Endo, IBS, HPV, Migraines, Spastic Colon, Mild Dysplasia.
ICN 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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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.
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 fool
(Babs passed away in April 2009. We honor her memory and remember her fondly. - Jill O. ICN President & Founder)
[SIZE="1"]Proud mama of a gift named Lindsey who taught me through her autism what is important in life:angel:
:angel: IC Angel Volunteer Coordinator :angel:
:) Contact me via PM or e-mail if you would like to help
I have learned all about life in 3 words: It goes on! :D--Robert Frost
PCOS 7/85
RSD 7/94 :headbang:
Endometriosis 9/98 :toilet:
Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome 9/99
Kidney stones--too many to count
Factor V Leiden mutation 10/02
IC 6/03 :evilsmile
Deep Venous Thrombosis and Cellulitis 12/05 :loco: DVT and Greenfield Placed 3/14/08
"Spirit is an invisible force made visible in all of life"--Maya Angelou
"Ohana means family--no one gets left behind or forgotten." Stitch[/SIZE][/SIZE][/SIZE]
Life can really be difficult sometimes. It's hard to lose a loved one. Peace be with you.....Roxie
Double Spinal Cord Stimulator surgery 8/09
Unsuccessful MiniArc sling surgery 12/07
Dx'd Hypothyroid
Dx'd Chronic Axonal Neuropathy & Myopathy
June 2007
Dx'd IC May 2006 (after suffering for 25+ yrs!)
First Cysto 1979
First Hydro 1981 (Many treatments since then!)
Collagin"Durasphere" injections for urethra
Gall bladder surgery Aug. 2004
Gastric Bypass Dec. 2004
Dx'd: Barrett's Esphogus July 2004
Dx'd: Vaginal Atrophy 2005
Bladder surgery 2000
Dx'd: IBS 2000
Hysterectomy (fibroids) 1999
Laminectomy 1989
Dx'd: Degerative Disk Disorder 1989
For IC I use Elmiron, Elavil and Freeze dried Aloe Vera (it works likes Elmiron, but naturally)and Azo as needed. I also take Zegerid, Randitine for Barrett's Esophagus. (which causes me to have constant yeast infections!)I take Cymbalta for Neuopathy/Myopathy pain. I use the Climara patch for menopause symptoms. I'm on a very strict diet because of the IC, IBS and Gastric Bypass. I take Primal Defense Probiotics and whole food Iron.
I no longer have the awful urethral pain! I've been using MSM gel now for 4 mo. and haven't had a flare up or the urethra pain.....it's amazing stuff!!:woohoo:
The kitty is my kity Simba sending his pur pur song your way. It always makes me feel better when Im having a bad day.
Meds: Percocet PRN; Pyridium PRN. First symptoms Dec 2005. Diagnosed in March 2006.
I am the proud mom of a two year old boy! I was lucky enough to be in remission my entire pregnancy. If you have any questions regarding my pregancy, delivery, breastfeeding, or pumping, feel free to contact me!
Im on Facebook! Just tell me you are from the ICN. Look me up under Kim Wayne.
I love working as a CNA in a nursing home. Started school in August part time. Going for my LPN!!!!
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