The Tissue: Since no one really knows why Interstitial Cystitis happens, there isn’t really one cure for it either. There are pain pills, antihistamine pills, antidepressants, over active bladder pills, instillation’s (placing a pain killer solution inside the bladder) and Elmiron (the only FDA approved drug for IC), but everyone reacts differently to each treatment [...]
Category Archives: Interstitial Cystitis
The Issue: What The Heck is Interstitial Cystitis?
The Tissue: For those of you who aren’t really sure what Interstitial Cystitis (IC) is, here is my version of an explanation. It is a condition affecting the bladder and the pelvic area. It isn’t a common illness. According to statistics I found on the Interstitial Cystitis Association and the Interstitial Cystitis Network websites, ICA [...]
The Issue: The Aggravation of the Interstitial Cystitis Diet
The Tissue: For those of you who’ve tried following the Interstitial Cystitis Diet you know what I mean when I exclaim, “Arrrrrrrrgh!!!” I’ve been diligently following the IC diet for 6 months now. I am following the one on the Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA) here. Basically, it says to avoid acidic foods, foods or drinks [...]