iyetlth
07-10-2006, 07:48 PM
Hello,
I'm a new member and diagnosed with IC March 06. My pain seems to be under control with strict diet, and meds. I noticed a difference within a few weeks of altering my diet to a IC safe diet. I know the Elmiron may or may not be working yet, but take it 3 x daily. Am also on Histex, Elevil, Zelnorm, and Ibuprofen. My question is that my hair is falling out ALOT. Not in clumps, but all over. Is this from the Elmiron or from lack of nutrition? Has anyone found a multivitamin they can tolerate? My Dr. said to look for a mulitvitamin for diabetic children with no added colors or flavors. Any ideas on where to find it?
I was diagnosed after several 'rule out' test. But finally did the Potassium Sensitivity Test...OUCH... but at least I finally knew what was causing my pain. The nurse instilled the rescue solution immediately, so the pain didn't last for too long. I cried in my husbands arms as we accepted what we had already figured out by doing our own research. Thankfully my husband is very supportive and helps me keep my diet strict. It's actually much healthier for my whole family to be eating fresh, organic foods.
I have the books "A Taste of the Good Life" and "Confident Choices, customizing the IC diet". They are both very helpful. I also have found that by taking Prelief, I can splurge and have some white wine or beer without a problem.
I'm glad to have found the IC network. My husband actually found it for me before i was even diagnosed as he was suspicious that I had IC. I've just been to shy to log into the network and chat.
I'm a new member and diagnosed with IC March 06. My pain seems to be under control with strict diet, and meds. I noticed a difference within a few weeks of altering my diet to a IC safe diet. I know the Elmiron may or may not be working yet, but take it 3 x daily. Am also on Histex, Elevil, Zelnorm, and Ibuprofen. My question is that my hair is falling out ALOT. Not in clumps, but all over. Is this from the Elmiron or from lack of nutrition? Has anyone found a multivitamin they can tolerate? My Dr. said to look for a mulitvitamin for diabetic children with no added colors or flavors. Any ideas on where to find it?
I was diagnosed after several 'rule out' test. But finally did the Potassium Sensitivity Test...OUCH... but at least I finally knew what was causing my pain. The nurse instilled the rescue solution immediately, so the pain didn't last for too long. I cried in my husbands arms as we accepted what we had already figured out by doing our own research. Thankfully my husband is very supportive and helps me keep my diet strict. It's actually much healthier for my whole family to be eating fresh, organic foods.
I have the books "A Taste of the Good Life" and "Confident Choices, customizing the IC diet". They are both very helpful. I also have found that by taking Prelief, I can splurge and have some white wine or beer without a problem.
I'm glad to have found the IC network. My husband actually found it for me before i was even diagnosed as he was suspicious that I had IC. I've just been to shy to log into the network and chat.