I might as well post in my age group

[green_the_fish]

Am I the only IC teen here? Oh well, doesn't bother me, I haven't even been officially diagnosed yet. Just thought I might as well post here.

[XoChelsey03Xo]

Hey, how old are you? I am 19 years old. Chelsey

[green_the_fish]

Hi Chelsea, I'm 15.

[XoChelsey03Xo]

Hey Green the fish...if you ever want to talk about anything just e-mail me. I believe I had IC at your age as well. Even though I was never diagnosed until just about a week ago. Chelsey

[SunDaze83]

hi i also delt with all this at around ur age chelsey. Email me if u need to talk

shannon

[tigger_gal]

hehehe hi there far from your age group.. but I know we have more teens out here :) hugs
Brat

[XoChelsey03Xo]

hi i also delt with all this at around ur age chelsey. Email me if u need to talk

shannon


Thanks Shannon. Did you think you had a gyn problem at first before you were diagnosed with IC? Chelsey

[Alexa]

Hi greenfish! Welcome to the ICN :)

There are a few teens who post on the ICN so you're definitely not alone! I started to develop symptoms when I was 16 or so, but didn't get diagnosed until I was 20 (I'm 27 now). It's great that you're getting support on the ICN...when I first became involved here, I was by far one of the youngest in the group (it was much smaller back then). Anyways I hope you're feeling well, and feel free to PM me if you ever have any questions! The ICN Patient Handbook really helped me a lot when I was first diagnosed...it's a great place to start.

Hugs :)

[SunDaze83]

Chelsey
no i have not been diagnosed yet but my odc is pretty sure what i have.... my doc before thought i always had bladder infections or pelvic infections.

[marissa22]

Hey Green the Fish. I'm Marissa and I'm seventeen, but got diagnosed two years ago when I was your age. Don't worry, you're not the only teen here and I know what you're going through. If you ever want to talk, just email me. :)

[green_the_fish]

Thanks for all the replies, y'all :hi:
I didn't expect to get many, since IC is apparently really rare in teens. Only 25% of all IC patients are even under the age of 30, I've read.
Well, I guess we're just special :lmao:
Good to hear from you guys!