IC.. I haven't taken Elmiron that much

[Kolten's Mom]

I was diagnosed in May with IC. I done the DMSO treatments & last month my dr put me on Elmiron. And he was still on to me about eat healthy. My problem was Soda, I would drink soda all the time. So I quit drinking soda & I still have over half a bottle of Elmiron left. And I went to the dr yesterday & he said my urine looked fine & I told him I feel fine & that I quit drinking soda. And I haven't taken Elmiron that much & he said that is really good but to hang on to the Elmiron in case if something else I eat or drink misses with me.

But I feel great!!!!

[Janie Miranda]

Amy, I'm thrilled a simple diet change is helping you that much! That is great!!!!

[Ginny]

You are so lucky. Enjoy

Ginny

[Elle]

I am very happy for you! I hope your symptoms never rear their ugly heads again!!
I used to be a soda junky, too. I have found that I can still sneak a Coke in every now and then as long as it's caffine free and doesn't have any artificial sweetners in it. But, as I'm sure you've found, living without an abundance of Soda is a small price to pay in order to feel better!
I'm VERY happy for you!! :woohoo:

[bunnykinb]

I know cranberry juice affects me and causing major burning. I sneak in a caffeine free Pepsi once in a while. I have also been getting Elmiron instills every 2 weeks, Urocit K 3x a day, and Atarax at night. Quite a price to pay on a two day a week job, but through 12/2003 through 7/2005, I have felt horrible and couldn't manage to work more than that. I am glad to hear someone is doing well with just the diet.

Anyone, feel free to PM me if you would like to have a more frequent one to one talk about IC or just life with kids.

bunnykinb