Interstitial Cystitis

Coping with Interstitial Cystitis
Painful Bladder Syndrome
Cystitis or IC (Interstitial cystitis) is a condition I've had to deal with over the last few years or so. IC is also known as Painful Bladder Syndrome, a condition that mimics the symptoms of cystitis without the infection. This can include pain on urination and frequent urge to urinate. Image: Ohmega1982 / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Interstitial Cystitis
I've created this web page to provide information about a chronic condition with which I am all too familiar; interstitial cystitis. I want to offer suggestions that can provide relief from the painful and disruptive symptoms that are the hallmark of IC. All my suggestions come from my own personal experience with interstitial cystitis and how I found lasting relief. If you suspect you are suffering with interstitial cystitis, you should talk with a healthcare provider. In my personal ex...

interstitial cystitis
Interstitial Cystitis is something that many people suffer from but many do not talk about it or seek help. It can be very debilitating and affect your lifestyle greatly. IC is chronic inflammation of the bladder. The symptoms of IC are almost identical to a Urinary Tract Infection but do not show a bacterial infection when tested. Some symptoms are frequent urination, abdominal pain, and sometimes chills and fevers if you have a severe attack. It also causes stress as it affects the way you...