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aromatherapy has been helping me imensely with stress relief and my IC. i love it!
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Newly IC diagnosed as of February 2011.
Medications I'm on that seem to work:
Zoloft- one once a day
Butrans pain patch 5 mcg (THANK GOD FOR WHOEVER INVENTED THIS!SO MUCH PAIN RELIEF ITS UNREAL,I AM IN NO PAIN AT ALL UNLESS I STRESS OR SCREW UP ON THE DIET)
Failed Meds:
Elmiron-after 4 months,digestive side effects got to be too much
tramadol-allergic
DMSO treatments(5-6)
probiotics
THERAPIES:gardening,cooking,IC Diet,Counseling,Lots of warm baths,stress reduction,heating pad or ice packs,meditation/deep breathing,listening to relaxing music,having fun on pain free days,drinking chamomile or peppermint tea,pelvic floor physical therapy
AROMATHERAPY-candles,incense
Village Naturals Aches and Pains Peppermint Bath Salts
Johnson and Johnsons Lavender Melt Away Stress Body Wash/Lotion
ACUPUNCTURE/HERBS
Significant pain relief so far.
MAY TRY:yoga,swimming/hydrotherapy and anti-candida diet if i can kick my sugar addiction
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***TO MY IC SISTERS AND BROTHERS:WE ARE OUR OWN ADVOCATES!,PLEASE DO AS MUCH RESEARCH ON YOUR OWN AS POSSIBLE AND TRY DIFFERENT TREATMENTS TO GET WELL.NOT ONE TREATMENT WORKS FOR EVERYONE.MOST IMPORTANTLY,TRY TO KEEP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE,DISTANCE YOURSELF FROM NEGATIVITY/NEGATIVE PEOPLE AND NEVER,EVER GIVE UP!***
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Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
when there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
Grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood, as to understand,
to be loved as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying [to ourselves] that we are born to eternal life.
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Hi Flowerangela,
I think aromatherapy is great! It's a new interest of mine, personally. I was wondering (and sorry if it's too personal to ask!) if you were diagnosed with any other conditions? I ask because I myself was, so I have to be pretty careful with any products I use, especially when it comes to bathing. I usually take oatmeal baths in the evenings, to help, and lately I have actually been adding a few drops of lavender oil to my bathwater to help with my anxiety and stress. So far, I am liking the results
Hope you start to feel better soon!
Best,
Moongirl
Dx IC
Dx VV
Dx PFD
Dx LS
*All diagnosed in July 2010
Dx Anxiety Disorder, Spring 2005
Treatments:
Hydroxyzine
Nortriptyline
Elmiron
IC Diet
Bladder Instillments
Triamcinolone
Topicort
Bactroban
Lidocaine
Physical Therapy
Mind-Body Relaxation Techniques
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference."
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aromatherapy
Hi,Originally posted by Moongirl View PostHi Flowerangela,
I think aromatherapy is great! It's a new interest of mine, personally. I was wondering (and sorry if it's too personal to ask!) if you were diagnosed with any other conditions? I ask because I myself was, so I have to be pretty careful with any products I use, especially when it comes to bathing. I usually take oatmeal baths in the evenings, to help, and lately I have actually been adding a few drops of lavender oil to my bathwater to help with my anxiety and stress. So far, I am liking the results
Hope you start to feel better soon!
Best,
Moongirl
Is there a particular brand of oil that you use that doesn't cause burning?
Lov "the doctor's prayer" in your signature, btw.Comment
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i was not diagnosed with any conditions besides ic except depression..eucalyptus,rosehips,and chamomile are some of the scents that help me to soak in the tub with epsom salts.lavender is great as well.i have started my own little herb garden now to grow fresh herbs to use in the bath and kitchen.Newly IC diagnosed as of February 2011.
Medications I'm on that seem to work:
Zoloft- one once a day
Butrans pain patch 5 mcg (THANK GOD FOR WHOEVER INVENTED THIS!SO MUCH PAIN RELIEF ITS UNREAL,I AM IN NO PAIN AT ALL UNLESS I STRESS OR SCREW UP ON THE DIET)
Failed Meds:
Elmiron-after 4 months,digestive side effects got to be too much
tramadol-allergic
DMSO treatments(5-6)
probiotics
THERAPIES:gardening,cooking,IC Diet,Counseling,Lots of warm baths,stress reduction,heating pad or ice packs,meditation/deep breathing,listening to relaxing music,having fun on pain free days,drinking chamomile or peppermint tea,pelvic floor physical therapy
AROMATHERAPY-candles,incense
Village Naturals Aches and Pains Peppermint Bath Salts
Johnson and Johnsons Lavender Melt Away Stress Body Wash/Lotion
ACUPUNCTURE/HERBS
Significant pain relief so far.
MAY TRY:yoga,swimming/hydrotherapy and anti-candida diet if i can kick my sugar addiction
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
***TO MY IC SISTERS AND BROTHERS:WE ARE OUR OWN ADVOCATES!,PLEASE DO AS MUCH RESEARCH ON YOUR OWN AS POSSIBLE AND TRY DIFFERENT TREATMENTS TO GET WELL.NOT ONE TREATMENT WORKS FOR EVERYONE.MOST IMPORTANTLY,TRY TO KEEP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE,DISTANCE YOURSELF FROM NEGATIVITY/NEGATIVE PEOPLE AND NEVER,EVER GIVE UP!***
Add me on facebook Angela Hasic
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Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
when there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
Grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood, as to understand,
to be loved as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying [to ourselves] that we are born to eternal life.
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The brand that I am currently using is Aura Cacia. I'm just starting to incorporate it more into my routine, but I've found that I use the lavender A LOT! I have not noticed any burning as a result from using the essential oils. I usually will add some lavender to my bath water, as the tub is filling up, and then hop in and soak. Not only does it help with calming me down (I have severe anxiety), but it also leaves me and the bathroom smelling great, AND makes my skin soft. I've also used the lavender in a carpet deodorizing mix that I've made, which adds a nice touch to a newly cleaned homeOriginally posted by bubbe1 View Post
As far as using epsom salts, I use those in my baths as well, as long as I am NOT irritated! If I am, then I use colloidal oatmeal instead.
Dx IC
Dx VV
Dx PFD
Dx LS
*All diagnosed in July 2010
Dx Anxiety Disorder, Spring 2005
Treatments:
Hydroxyzine
Nortriptyline
Elmiron
IC Diet
Bladder Instillments
Triamcinolone
Topicort
Bactroban
Lidocaine
Physical Therapy
Mind-Body Relaxation Techniques
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference."Comment
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