New to the group

[dragginfly]

Hello everyone. My OBGYN suspects that I have IC and I've recently started Elmiron. I've totally changed my diet and seem to be a bit better. My lower back is ALWAYS aching. I've been brought to tears from stabbing pains recently and find myself getting frustrated. Shorts and skirts make a world of difference, no matter how loose I wear my pants. I would love to discuss with anyone Fibromyalgia also. I've had problems with "tendonitis" for years in my shoulders and hip and knee and am thinking it's possibly not after all. So glad to have this board to look upon for advice and friends!!

Thanks,

Jaime

[dolphinfire]

:hi: and :welcome:

[dragginfly]

I love your smiley going to the potty!!! :biglaugh: Here's what I've decided....you drink more because it makes you feel better, but you then pee more, which means you get less done! :headbang: Not making too much progess there!!!

[emilyrose197377]

Welcome to the Icn you will find a lot of info on ic and support from other members. If you ever need anyone to chat with you can email me anytime.

Take Care
Kim

[Judy777]

Welcome to the board! I understand about the constant back ache, I get that also. Lately I have a back ache so bad and the pain goes down both legs the front and back of my legs down to my calves. I hope you find this site helpful and the people on this board are very helpful as well

Take care,

Judy

[traceann]

Just wanted to add my welcome to the mix! It's a challenge at first, trying to do the diet, and just plain deal with the IC! But, since I have been watching my foods which, I think I started doing seriously the end of NOv '04, and my meds, I am a completely different person! I have gotten my frequency down from 20-30+ a day, and at least 4 times a night, to averaging 11 times during the day. And none at night. Wish it would have been faster, but there is no quick fix with IC, ugh. I had to be patient, yeesh -- can't say I was happy about that either! LOL When I hurt, I want to feel better NOW! LOL

So, once again, welcome and hope to see you around the boards! I have learned so much from here, I would say I have learned everything from this place and these great people, my doc had no clues on anything. Thank goodness for this place!!! :)

Hugs,
Tracey :)

[VickiB]

Another welcome coming your way!

I've traded in my tight jeans for anything loose with elastic waistbands, and feel like a total slob most times! -But I feel better IC wise! I still do wear the jeans when I go out, however, the minute I get home they're back in the closet.

Glad to have you join us!

Vicki