Introduction

 

Having interstitial cystitis (IC) can affect your life in many ways, but you are not alone. One million people (90% are women) in the United States have IC, according to the National Institutes of Health. In this section, you'll find ways to nourish yourself both physically and spiritually, which may help you cope with the physical demands of treatment. In addition, you'll find an online community where you can share your experiences with others.

Latest Interstitial Cystitis News
Spouse can help in painful bladder problem

November 12, 2010 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Spouses who provide pleasant distractions can take their partners' minds off an exhausting and excruciating bladder condition, a new study finds.

Ketamine abuse damages bladder, kidneys

December 15, 2008 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Ketamine, widely abused as a party drug and sometimes known as Special K, can cause inflammation and contraction of the bladder leading to possibly irreversible kidney damage, according to a report from Hong Kong.

Nerve stimulation may ease cystitis symptoms

July 28, 2008 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Electrical stimulation of a nerve in the lower leg for 30 minutes twice weekly benefits some people suffering from interstitial cystitis, doctors have shown.

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