Patient Education & Information

Jill Osborne, MA - ICN President Welcome to the ICN. If you are a newly diagnosed patient currently searching for information on IC, you've come to the right place.  From treatments to diet, self-help to pain care, the ICN offers an extensive collection of patient education materials. You'll find several sections of information listed below that were written by ICN staff and/or featured writers. Our website also contains a wide variety of guest lecture transcripts by many of the best clinicians and researchers in the world, as well as selected question and answers from various physicians.

I know that it's a little overwhelming at first, but just take it slowly and easily. Just remember the fundamental concept... IC is, in essence, an injured, traumatized bladder. You will be reviewing therapies and self-help strategies that can help calm and soothe the bladder, along with simple dietary changes that will reduce irritation and discomfort.

Remember that IC doesn't charge your brain, your hands, your intelligence or the love that you carry in your heart. You can do great things even with IC. Be strong and always keep the faith! You can get through this. - Jill Osborne MA, ICN President & Founder (01/09)

Information For Patients - The Basics

Exploring IC/PBS Treatments

Self-Help Strategies

Managing IC Flares

The IC Diet

Subscriptions

Pain Resource Center

Men's Resource Center

ICN Senior Center

Sexuality & Intimacy

Locate A Medical Care Provider

IC Drug Assistance Center

IC Videocasts

Disability Resource Center

More Patient Resources

Patient Support Services

International IC/PBS Organizations