We’re Optimistic About The Future of IC!

The IC Optimist is the quarterly magazine written for our ICN patient and professional members. Our goal is to be encouraging and supportive, hence the title “The IC Optimist.” We are completely optimistic about the future. Research is very productive as we learn, each month, about new possible treatments. In our experience, most patients stabilize within the first six months and then slowly improve over time, dependent in great part on their dedication to following the IC diet and trying treatments. There are excellent self-help strategies that can dramatically improve your quality of life. There is no reason for any patient to feel shame or guilt. IC is real and treatable.


Membership Levels

All members receive their own custom membership page in the ICN Shop where you can download your magazines, books, IC guides, fact sheets & more! When you place your order (online or by phone), we will create an account for you so that you can immediately access your membership page! Your access to the page will last for the duration of your membership.ICN Guardian Membership

ICN Guardian Membership – Just $25 per year

Our best value. All materials are available immediately from your membership page. Must be read on-line as a pdf file. 

  • Four future IC Optimist copies read online as pdf files – downloaded from your membership page
  • Four back issues also available on your membership page
  • ICN Flare Guide
  • IC Fact Sheets
  • Medical Records Kit

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ICN Champion Membership

ICN Champion Membership – $50 per year

Our most popular, especially for those who want a physical copy of the  magazine to read. 

  • Four future IC Optimist copies sent by US mail and/or read online as pdf files – downloaded from your membership page
  • Eight back issues also available on your membership page
  • E-book: IC Chef Cookbook – downloaded from your membership page
  • ICN Flare Guide
  • IC Fact Sheets
  • Medical Records Kit

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ICN Hero Membership $100/yearICN Hero Membership

Our most comprehensive, ideal for anyone who would like to read many past issues of our magazine. Also includes our two popular books, IC 101: It’s Not Just A Bladder Disease and the IC Chef Cookbook, available immediately from your membership page. 

  • Four future copies sent by US mail and/or read online as pdf files – downloaded from your membership page
  • All back issues also available on your membership page
  • E-Book: IC 101: It’s Not Just A Bladder Disease
  • E-Book: IC Chef Cookbook
  • ICN Flare Guide
  • IC Fact Sheets
  • Medical Records Kit

Learn more!

How To Sign Up

(1) Place Your Membership On-Line by clicking here – ICN Memberships

(2) Give us a call!  (800)928-7496 or (707)538-9442