Stress and IC

[Hildy]

Does stress play a role in IC symptoms? I was just diagnosed a few weeks ago (have been having symptoms for about 7 months now) and I was doing really well by following an IC diet (no medication - yet). But in the last couple of weeks I've been really careful about what I'm eating but the pain has been much worse. The only reason I can come up with is stress - I've been under a lot lately. Anybody have any thoughts?

[ICNDonna]

Stress can irritate any physical condition --- it definitely can play a role in IC flares.

Donna

[ISONormal]

Yes, stress does play a role, according to an article I read recently which featured an IC expert. It's always hard for me to track, personally, but this doc asserts that it does play a role.

[amber sevy]

:welcome: and :hi: Stress can play a big role in your IC. I know it is for me. welcome to our IC family :grouphug:

[patricia1]

For me stress plays a huge part in my IC. Stress also kicks my migraines into high gear also.....

[hoping4acure]

~~WELCOME~~


Stress was (still is) HUGE for me. Try yoga, pilate's or self meditation. :)