I have very bad IC flares. I am on Social Security Disability and need to know which is better CystaQ or Cystoprotek..or are they the same? I cannot afford to buy something that doesn't work. But I am willing to spend $39 per month if it will keep the flares away. Anyone taking either one please help me decide which to order? I need to start therapy asap as I just went into remission and want to postpone the next flare as long as possible. Would love some feedback before I make my purchase. Thank you all so much!!
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As someone who is also on a limited income, I was wondering if you've tried turmeric? It's available at your higher end grocery stores for under 5 dollars and there have been other members who have reported success with it. I've never had luck with quercetin, for some reason it just made me thirsty.
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both of these products may take sometime to work. like 3-6months. I know u need something fast but Im not sure if its going to give u fast relief or not. I think generally cysta q works a lil faster than cysto protek but it doesnt have the bladder coating properties that cystoprotek has. i think its more like an anti-inflammatory/symptom and pain reducer. Im using bladder ease and its sold on this site. it has bladder coating properties and also anti-inflammatory properties. the lady who created it has a book with a section on IC and its well reasearched. u can try that one also. I agree alot of natural supplements for IC are expensive. Cysta Q use to give a free one month trial u can check if they still do. and i believe cystoprotek does the same.Diagnosed with IC October 2009- through bladder biopsy (no glomerations or hunners ulcers found, just irritation)
I have moderate-severe IC
Currently stopped taking all medications due to pregnancy
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turmeric - Hardly anything hurts my bladder but turmeric did! Ouch, I could tell right away, only took it for a couple of days, so be careful.
I take cystoprotek. Unfortunately there is no guarantee it will work for you. If you get on the amazon automatic refill service, its a quite a bit less money, $28 a month I pay.Cindi
Gelnique for frequency/urgency - works great
Macrobid after sex
Prilosec, continuous birth control pills
synthroid .088mg, mucinex-d, restasis
Supplements: Desert Harvest Aloe vera, Cysta-q, prelief, magnesium and calcium, Vit D, flaxseed oil
Diag Mild IC Jan 11 but have had symptoms for 25 years. Also have GERD, TMJ, IBS-C, chronic dry eye syndrome, hashimotos thyroiditis, non-allergic rhinitis.
IC Diet Link: http://www.ic-network.com/diet/2009icdietlist.pdf
AUA 2011 Guidelines to diagnosing and treating IC overview- http://www.ic-network.com/forum/showthread.php?p=571592
AUA 2011 Guidelines to diagnosing and treating IC PDF: http://www.auanet.org/content/guidel...ent_ic-bps.pdf
Great treatment flowchart on page 19 of the pdf
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6 Weeks on Cystoprotek
Hello,
I started the cystoprotek back in early January and I have to say that I am doing much better. My flares are down to about once a week and they are very short lived (maybe a day). I'm also doing preleif with all my meals and try to eat alkalizing foods.
I'm not sure if it's a combo of these things or if the Cystoprotek is starting to heal my bladder, but I plan to keep on this regimin forever!
Good luck,
Jana
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Try Desert Harvest Aloe. I have been using it for almost a year along with the Cystoprotek, and it has helped me tremendously! When I get a flare, I take 6 pills with a 8 oz glass of water, and usually within an hour, I'm fine.
Daily I take 3 Desert Harves Pills along with 2 Cystoprotek two times a day.
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Try Desert Harvest Aloe. I have been using it for almost a year along with the Cystoprotek, and it has helped me tremendously! When I get a flare, I take 6 pills with a 8 oz glass of water, and usually within an hour, I'm fine.
Daily I take 3 Desert Harves Pills along with 2 Cystoprotek two times a day. Usually 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
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Originally posted by Lindeee View PostI will try the aloe-thanks.
Good luck!
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I've been debating CystaQ or Cystoprotek too. Thanks for the information. I might also try the aloe. I'm kind of in the same spot. I need relief now, but I realize all of the options seem to take a while before they may work. Fingers crossed.~Star B.
Conditions:
Interstitial Cystitis
Fibromyalgia
Chronic Fatigue
Endometriosis
Neurally Mediated Syncopy
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same for me
Originally posted by shopgirl06 View PostYour welcome. Give it a few weeks to work, and definitely go by what the website says as far as how to take it. It really worked for me. I haven't been able to lower my dosage per day yet, and they said maybe this dose (3 2x a day) is my maintenance dose.
Good luck!Cindi
Gelnique for frequency/urgency - works great
Macrobid after sex
Prilosec, continuous birth control pills
synthroid .088mg, mucinex-d, restasis
Supplements: Desert Harvest Aloe vera, Cysta-q, prelief, magnesium and calcium, Vit D, flaxseed oil
Diag Mild IC Jan 11 but have had symptoms for 25 years. Also have GERD, TMJ, IBS-C, chronic dry eye syndrome, hashimotos thyroiditis, non-allergic rhinitis.
IC Diet Link: http://www.ic-network.com/diet/2009icdietlist.pdf
AUA 2011 Guidelines to diagnosing and treating IC overview- http://www.ic-network.com/forum/showthread.php?p=571592
AUA 2011 Guidelines to diagnosing and treating IC PDF: http://www.auanet.org/content/guidel...ent_ic-bps.pdf
Great treatment flowchart on page 19 of the pdf
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