Hello All!

[Butterfly33]

:woohoo: I finally know what I have and what I am going through! It is such a relief,especially after having a urologist suggest pain management since "nothing is wrong with you". I am so thankful for this site. It was my primary care provider that finally diagnosed me.

[andcohen]

I am glad to here you now know what you are dealing with. It's not nice to have IC but it is better than not knowing. With the right meds, a good DR & the great support from everyone here I am sure you can be feeling better soon.
Welcome to the IC family, come here as often as you need for great advice & don't be shy ask as many questions as you need, usally someone can help.
Take Care
Andrea :welcome:

[VickiB]

Yep, I know what you mean! I bounced back and forth between being in pain with seemingly incompetent medical help, to thinking maybe they're right, nothing is wrong with me, and I am actually crazy! Which was a disappointing thought in some ways,...I have a number of 'crazy's' in my family who come up with some real outlandish stuff, little men running around stealing can-openers, and so on. If I'm destined to join their club, I'd sure expect to come up with something better than it hurts to pee! I mean really, -How crazy is that? If you're going to be crazy, your possibilities are wide open. I want to believe I have the ability to fly, or invisibility, or maybe that I'm really an alien here to investigate dogs on Earth!

Anyway, welcome to the group! There's lots of wonderful people here who share this same nasty IC, and will help you any way they can if you need them.

Vicki

[vm]

:welcome: So glad you found us!!! :)

[TexasHoney]

Hi, welcome to the boards. Now that you have been diagnosed maybe you find a treatment that works for you.

Good Luck, TexasHoney

[Butterfly33]

It makes a big difference to know that I have support out there! :kissing: :angel:

[traceann]

Just wanted to add my welcome too! And Vicki, I completely agree, I would so pick something much more fun than than IC! Hmm... maybe that I could eat what ever I wanted and never gain weight or that I really did have a tree that grew money in back yard....LOL

Tracey:)

[SharonA]

:welcome: Butterfly...I am so glad you landed on this :flower:. There are a lot of very caring people here who understand what you are feeling and experiencing.

Now that you know for sure what is causing your problems, you can begin to find the right treatments for you. There are many out there. It is possible to find the ones that will help you have a more normal life. :)

[Babs RN]

Butterfly,
Let me add my welcome too. I wouldn't have picked IC either but blessings I never would have imagined within myself as far as advocating for myself and the like have transpired since my dx. It stinks sometimes, but I have had good things too. One tip--knowledge is power.

Hugs,
Barb

[Katrina]

:welcome:
Sorry you have IC but :welcome: to the family that makes it a lot easier! I recommend you look at the handbook
http://www.ic-network.com/handbook/ this is an essential link for everyone with IC. It is very informative on meds, living with IC, and self help....take a look!!!
Please let us know if there is anything more we can do for you and keep in touch!