Trying to Conceive with IC

[jailyn12]

I have recently been diagnosed with IC. My husband and I are trying to get pregnant. I am really scared. I have anxiety and panic attacks. I am on Celexa now, but my gyne wants me on Zoloft during the pregnancy. I am afraid of having panic attacks when I am pregnant and now I have to deal with IC. The only thing that calms my panic attacks is Xanax which is a no no when you are pregnant. I also take pyridium and pain pills when my IC flares. I really have only had a few days here and there where I don't feel so bad. Can I take any meds for IC while I am pregnant?? I don't want to hurt the baby. I will already be on Zoloft. I hear that the IC could go into remission while pregnant or it could get worse. I am trying to stay optimistic and hope that it goes into remission. When you have anxiety you tend to always think the worst possible outcomes. I would love to hear some positive stories from women who have been pregnant with IC.

I am lucky to have a very supportive husband and family.

I would love to get some advice from someone who knows what I am going through.

[BuffyFan]

I have Panic Disorder & Anxiety...also have IC :rant: My fiance & I are trying for a baby...think we failed this cycle, but will try again the next. I was never pregnant before and had IC along with it...but I have been pregnant 3 times in the past. My daughter was carried to term, so I can tell you about my pregnancy with her :) The anxiety & panic got way better!!
With the other two, I lost a baby due to physical complications & the other one ended in a miscarriage :(
Go ahead & PM me if you want to talk...my OB doc is letting me stay on Klonopin (been on it since my uncle died in 2004 and it's way hard to get off of). But feel free to send me a message & I can give you lots of info about what I went through & what I am going through now. Hugs....

Alisha xoxo :smile tee

[jailyn12]

This is the first month I am off my pill. My period was due yesterday. I think is is going to come, but I am still nervous. I wnat to be pregnant, but my anxiety is acting up. My doc switched me from celexa to zoloft. I am going to stay on that while I am pregnant. I take pyridium and pain pills when I have flares. I am afraid that I will not be able to handle flares without meds. I also just started taking elmiron about 5 weeks ago. I know I will get through whatever rough patches I have I always do. But when the anxiety hits I feel like it will last forever. I am trying to stay positive and think that when I am pregnant the anxiety and IC will subside, but when you have anxiety you think negatively.

My sister just had a baby last week and when I hold him in my arms It feels great and I want to have that for myself with my own child. I am not afraid of taking care of the baby I am afraid of the 9 months of pregnany. I am very dependent on medication to help me get through everything. I need all the support I can get.

[BuffyFan]

This is the first month I am off my pill. My period was due yesterday. I think is is going to come, but I am still nervous. I wnat to be pregnant, but my anxiety is acting up. My doc switched me from celexa to zoloft. I am going to stay on that while I am pregnant. I take pyridium and pain pills when I have flares. I am afraid that I will not be able to handle flares without meds. I also just started taking elmiron about 5 weeks ago. I know I will get through whatever rough patches I have I always do. But when the anxiety hits I feel like it will last forever. I am trying to stay positive and think that when I am pregnant the anxiety and IC will subside, but when you have anxiety you think negatively.

My sister just had a baby last week and when I hold him in my arms It feels great and I want to have that for myself with my own child. I am not afraid of taking care of the baby I am afraid of the 9 months of pregnany. I am very dependent on medication to help me get through everything. I need all the support I can get.

As someone who has suffered greatly with anxiety over the years, the main thing to do, is try to relax while trying to conceive. Easier said than done, believe me, I know!! I am being told to relax all the time :lmao: But being stressed and full of anxiety can affect your fertility & make is less likely for you to ovulate, for conception to happen, for the egg to implant, or even to carry the baby once the egg has implanted. Maybe you can try doing some yoga or other relaxation methods?? You can also place a few drops of Rescue Remedy under you tonque...it's safe, just a blend of bach flowers & it is safe if you get pregnant :)

Alisha xoxo :smile tee

[Divegirl75]

where do you get the marshmallow root tea???

[jailyn12]

What is rescue remedy? Where do I get it? also where do I get marshmallow root tea?

I will try to relax. I have done some meditation. I tried yoga, but I am just not into it. When I get really antsy I just on my exercise bike to release all the energy. I haven't needed to do it in a while.

[BuffyFan]

What is rescue remedy? Where do I get it? also where do I get marshmallow root tea?

I will try to relax. I have done some meditation. I tried yoga, but I am just not into it. When I get really antsy I just on my exercise bike to release all the energy. I haven't needed to do it in a while.

You can buy Rescue Remedy even at Giant. Most natural health food stores & such have it too. I think GNC Or Vitamin World may carry it as well. They also have it in a spray & in gummies :) You can even take it to relax a bit before doing yoga...just to calm yourself down. It is just a mixture of flower remedies...it's homeopathic, so it won't mix with other things & have negative side effects. It just takes the edge off of being anxious...naturally!!
As for the Marshmallow Root tea...I buy mine in bulk at a health food store. It is in loose form.

Alisha xoxo :smile tee

[jailyn12]

Are you taking Elmiron? I read that Marshmallow root tea does not work as well when you are taking Elmiron because they kind of both do the same thing.

[BuffyFan]

Are you taking Elmiron? I read that Marshmallow root tea does not work as well when you are taking Elmiron because they kind of both do the same thing.

I was on Elmiron for 9 months & it did nothing :mad: Actually, Glucosamine is supposed it work like Elmiron...the Marshmallow Root is just soothing to the bladder. Coats it for awhile & puts the fire out :)
The Marshmallow would still work...just don't drink it within 2 hours of taking Elmiron...that way, the Elmiron can be absorbed the way it should.

[jailyn12]

Can you reuse the Marshmallow tea bag for a second cup or should I just use a fresh one?

[BuffyFan]

Can you reuse the Marshmallow tea bag for a second cup or should I just use a fresh one?

You can reuse it, but I never do...it gets icky looking at the end :lmao: