New to ICN

[humpieumpumkin]

Hello Everyone!

My name is Erika. I live just outside Kennebunk, Maine. I have been having IC symptoms sice I was 16- I am now 21. My doctor "suspects" that I have IC, but he is giving me a urodynamics test and an "in-office" cystoscopy in the hospital:lmao:to rule everything else out. He has been treating me as though I have it. He has a terrible bed-side manner:evilsmile but he is very smart and takes me seriously. Also he is not scared to give me narcotics if I need them.:bow: I have been dealing with the usuall IC related issues such as lots of days off at work, anxiety, depression, and just feeling useless. I was so excited when I found this board:woohoo: with people I can understand and relate to. I was engaged last may to a wonderful man. He is supportive of me, but gets really mad if I dont follow the diet right:tsk: anyways its great to have the support!

[SandyRN]

I just wanted to say :hi: and :welcome: to the board. You've come to a great place with a lot of great people here! If you haven't looked yet, at the top of this webpage is a link to the patient handbook, which will also give you a link to the IC diet. The ICN shop also sells IC friendly things, and some special treats too. Theres lots of help here, and lots of shoulders to cry on when you need it. I'm glad you have a supportive man in your life, that makes a big difference!

Hugs, Sandy

[petrie86]

Hi Erika,

:welcome: I'm 20 an was dxd over the summer. I went through 2 years of doctors thinking i'm crazy. Im really happy you found a uro who will help you and give you the meds you need. Wlecome to the ICN!!!!

Rachel

P.S. If you ever need to talk you can pm me anytime you want.

[leelee88]

Hello Erika,
:welcome:
If you need anything just ask:smile tee

[laurahallie]

hii :-) and welcome! im 20 and fairly new to the boards too...but have been around long enough to know that the people around here are very helpful; ask them anything and you'll get a good answer.

[Sarojini]

:welcome:

Sounds like you're off and running in terms of working towards a formal diagnosis, and I am happy to hear you're already following the diet :)

You've found a great group of people and I hope you feel free to post here regularly whenever you need support! :grouphug:

[humpieumpumkin]

Hello agian! :hi: I just came back from a meeting and saw the posts from everyone! I already feel better knowing I have support now from people who really understand! Thanks