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Men & women with interstitial cystitis may have a variety of symptoms:
- urinary frequency (up to 60 times a day)
- sudden urgency
- pressure
- bladder or pelvic pain, particularly as the bladder fills
A multi-modal approach is often recommended for IC patients.
- Oral Therapy (antidepressants
- Treatments to replace the GAG layer
- Physical therapy and/or relaxation for the pelvic floor
- Pain Care, if needed
- Self-help strategies.
The Top FIVE Forbidden Foods that badly irritate an IC bladder are:
- Regular & Decaf Coffee
- Green & Regular Teas
- Regular & Diet Sodas
- Artificial Sugars (Nutrasweet.)
- Fruit Juices (Cranberry, Orange
Newly Diagnosed with IC?
Welcome! What could be more frustrating than a night spent running back and forth to the restroom?? No, you're not crazy! Interstitial cystitis, also known as painful bladder syndrome, is a real and treatable condition.
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