Recommended reading?

[Stella1609]

I haven't been diagnosed yet, but I feel fairly strongly that I have IC or something similar (I have all of the symptoms). Now I want to learn everything I can about this disease. I've spent a lot of time on this site and a few others today, but I'm a huge reader and I was hoping some of you could recommend some actual books that are current and relevant. I really want to be informed!

Thanks!

Laura

[Sarojini]

Try The Interstitial Cystitis Survival Guide by Dr. Robert Moldwin.... it's an excellent intro to the disease and provides explanations of all the current diagnostic techniques and treatments. It's a great book! You can get it on this site at http://www.ic-network.com/shop, or at Amazon.com or something. There are also several other good books in the ICN Shop. Enjoy :)

[JAMIEL]

I recommend the IC survival guide by Moldwin as well. It is an excellent book and he is awesome! He is my doctor and he is amazing. I have not really read any other "books" on IC but I found the info on this website very helpful!!!

Are you currently being treated by an urologist?

Jamie

[Stella1609]

Jamiel, I'm trying to get treated :). I have a post under the "Not yet diagnosed" forum. Thanks for the advice!

[Melanie]

Overcoming Bladder Disorders: Compassionate, Authoritative Medical and Self-Help Solutions for Incontinence, Cystitis, Interstitial Cystitis by Rebecca Chalker,

The Interstitial Cystitis Survival Guide,

Living Well With a Hidden Disability: Transcending Doubt and Shame and Reclaiming Your Life by Stacy Taylor, Robert Epstein,

The incredible ICN handbook!!!!!

[ICNDonna]

If you're looking at purchasing a book, The Interstitial Cystitis Survival Guide is the one I would suggest --- it has excellent information and is easy to read and understand. Another plus is that it's fairly inexpensive.

Hugs,
Donna