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Hi everyone. I am confused about cheeses. I know we can't tolerate cheese that has been aged. Problem is...I am not sure which cheeses those are. Can anyone help? Thanks!
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cheese
I can do:
Mozzarella
Colby
Cottage
Cream
Havarti
I am sure there are other ones, so I will also watch this thread!30 year old Mother, Midwife, Birth Doula, Herbalist, and Massage Therapist with sudden onset of IC approx. 2/16/05 (after a PAP smear and routine gynecological exam). I tried a HUGE list of natural and alternative treatments (including Cystoprotek, Desert Harvest Aloe, Aloe gel, Glucosamine/Chondroitin, L-Argenine, Quercitin/Bromelain, Marshmallow Root...etc) for the first 9 months of having IC, without much relief, until I finally researched and started Elmiron.
My experience:
~Previously took Elmiron 100mg three times a day
(9/29/05-7/06)
~Experimented with dosage (1-2 Elmiron a day recapped into a plain gelcap) and did well with occasional mild flares. (7/06-9/09)
~Stopped all together at the 1 year mark (9/29/06) for 10 days. Still felt good, with low-level symptoms.
~Decided to go back on it (10/16/06) to see if another year on it will bring me into full (zero symptoms) remission. Currently taking 1-2 pills a day, recapped into a plain gelcap.
~ 6/08...Tried to go off Elmiron again, had huge flare at the 3 week mark, went back on 100mg once a day for maintenance.
-I went off Elmiron for 2 months due to pregnancy and had a complete relapse of IC symptoms to pre-diagnosis levels of pain/frequency. I then went back on Elmiron at 10-12 weeks, but was unable to take it further due to severe morning sickness. The 2nd/3rd trimesters were MUCH better IC-wise, and postpartum is the best I have felt in years. I am no longer on Elmiron for now.
-20 month postpartum remission from 4/17/09 to 12/10/10.
-Out of remission after a pap smear on 12/10/10. Pap smears are obviously the main IC trigger for me. Currently trying to cope with loss of the remission.
Also doing:
~Sugar-free/gluten free and strict IC diet (With an emphasis on organic, alkaline and whole foods)
~Prenatal DHA/Fish oil supplement
~Vitamin D supplement
~Culturelle probiotic -
First off sorry for the typos...I can't spell cheese names to save my life.
Mozzerella, cream cheese, should be OK...
Cheeses that are aged are ones like Pamesan, Pecorino...hard cheeses. ones that need to be grated. and I would think Blue Cheese, Gorgonzola and Camembert (the mold would tell me its aged) Avoid them
Altho already grated parmesan (like Kraft's that comes in a green can) is OK. Probably b/c they really don't age it.
Hopefully this helps gives you a starting point
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I agree with Yvette. The Harder cheeses (and anything aged) are less tolerable. I can tolerate most soft cheese but FRESH Parmesan gets me every now and again.Minds are like parachutes-they ony function when they are open.
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Many of the aged cheeses aren't marked as being aged, but most of the processed ones are. Look for the word "processed" on the label.
DonnaStay safe
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aged cheese
blue cheese
brie
brick parmesian
camembert
cheddar
edam
emmenthaler
gruyer
hard jack
soy cheese
swiss
these are all aged cheese that i know off and are a no-no on my list
the ok cheeses are
cottage cheese
cream cheese
feta
mozarella
ricotta
string cheese
i hope this helps to give you some guidelines.everyone is different some people can tolerate more than others
dezchaComment
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Oh yeah...How could I forget FETA!! Yummmmm30 year old Mother, Midwife, Birth Doula, Herbalist, and Massage Therapist with sudden onset of IC approx. 2/16/05 (after a PAP smear and routine gynecological exam). I tried a HUGE list of natural and alternative treatments (including Cystoprotek, Desert Harvest Aloe, Aloe gel, Glucosamine/Chondroitin, L-Argenine, Quercitin/Bromelain, Marshmallow Root...etc) for the first 9 months of having IC, without much relief, until I finally researched and started Elmiron.
My experience:
~Previously took Elmiron 100mg three times a day
(9/29/05-7/06)
~Experimented with dosage (1-2 Elmiron a day recapped into a plain gelcap) and did well with occasional mild flares. (7/06-9/09)
~Stopped all together at the 1 year mark (9/29/06) for 10 days. Still felt good, with low-level symptoms.
~Decided to go back on it (10/16/06) to see if another year on it will bring me into full (zero symptoms) remission. Currently taking 1-2 pills a day, recapped into a plain gelcap.
~ 6/08...Tried to go off Elmiron again, had huge flare at the 3 week mark, went back on 100mg once a day for maintenance.
-I went off Elmiron for 2 months due to pregnancy and had a complete relapse of IC symptoms to pre-diagnosis levels of pain/frequency. I then went back on Elmiron at 10-12 weeks, but was unable to take it further due to severe morning sickness. The 2nd/3rd trimesters were MUCH better IC-wise, and postpartum is the best I have felt in years. I am no longer on Elmiron for now.
-20 month postpartum remission from 4/17/09 to 12/10/10.
-Out of remission after a pap smear on 12/10/10. Pap smears are obviously the main IC trigger for me. Currently trying to cope with loss of the remission.
Also doing:
~Sugar-free/gluten free and strict IC diet (With an emphasis on organic, alkaline and whole foods)
~Prenatal DHA/Fish oil supplement
~Vitamin D supplement
~Culturelle probioticComment
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Everybody say cheese!! lolololololol
I can eat mozerella, cream, and feta.Comment
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Some cheddars are aged, but not all. I avoid the hard cheddars but I can usually eat small portions of the soft.Comment
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I have yet to retry a cheese that has bothered me yet, and this is all so individual. I haven't attempted anything like brie or camembert, but I've been able to tolerate bleu cheese with no problem so far, albeit I've only attempted it in homemade dressing. I really haven't been too awful adventurous in that regard, though.Comment
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Farmer's Cheese
I have found that farmer's cheese is an ok cheese for me. It is a mild,
white cheese. It is also low-fat. I had never noticed it before at the
local grocery store. I looked for it because it is on my low-cholesterol
list from the doctor.Comment
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what do you use farmer cheese in? Thanks!Comment
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Farmer's cheese is a soft cheese, kind of like cream cheese I believe.Comment
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I just bought farmer cheese also this week. I've only taken a teaspoon size taste. It's very mild. Tastes like cream cheese but less tart.Sonja
Dx: Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy/Congestive Heart Failure-1997, Vulvar Vestibulitis-2006, IC-Feb 2007, Atrophic Vaginitis 08, Heavy Long and Painful Periods leading to Partial Hysterectomy-2007, Rectal Fissure-2007, Pelvic Floor Dysfuntion-2008, Post-Menopausal-2010
Meds: Coreg, Elmiron, Elestrin, Est/Test Topical Gel, Valium Suppositories, Lyrica, Dyrenium to counteract edema from Lyrica, Pain Meds.
IC Diet: Very diet sensitive, esp. to spices.Comment
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American cheese is also a processed cheese.
DonnaStay safe
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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.
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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