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About Jill Osborne

My Google Profile+ Jill Heidi Osborne is the president and founder of the Interstitial Cystitis Network, a health education company dedicated to interstitial cystitis, bladder pain syndrome and other pelvic pain disorders. As the editor and lead author of the ICN and the IC Optimist magazine, Jill is proud of the academic recognition that her website has achieved. The University of London rated the ICN as the top IC website for accuracy, credibility, readability and quality. (Int Urogynecol J - April 2013). Harvard Medical School rated both Medscape and the ICN as the top two websites dedicated to IC. (Urology - Sept 11). For many years, Jill served on the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Panel (US Army) where she collaborated with researchers to evaluate new IC research studies for possible funding. Jill has conducted and/or collaborates on a variety of IC research studies on new therapeutics, pain care, sexuality, the use of medical marijuana, menopause and the cost of treatments, shining a light on issues that influence patient quality of life. An IC support group leader and national spokesperson for the past 20 years, she has represented the IC community on radio, TV shows, at medical conferences. She has written hundreds of articles on IC and its related conditions. Jill has a Bachelors Degree in Pharmacology and a Masters in Psychology, Jill was named Presidential Management Intern (aka Fellowship) while in graduate school. (She was unable to earn her PhD due to the onset of her IC.) She spends the majority of her time providing WELLNESS COACHING for patients in need and developing new, internet based educational and support tools for IC patients, including new live IC Support Group Meetings via Youtube and the “Living with IC” video series. Jill was diagnosed with IC at the age of 32 but first showed symptoms at the age of 12.

Just Released – Winter 2024 IC Optimist

We are delighted to announce that the Winter IC Optimist has been released and is now available. The IC Optimist is the IC Network’s patient magazine and is read by thousands of patients and providers around the world. Our goal is to give you information that you can use immediately to improve your medical care [...]

By |2024-02-27T15:24:42-08:00February 27th, 2024|Front Page Feed, Our Blog|Comments Off on Just Released – Winter 2024 IC Optimist

Valentines Day, Intimacy and IC

The Spirit Of The Holiday Is Love If there’s one day that’s expected to generate performance anxiety, it’s Valentines Day. Some think that Valentines Day is supposed to be a big, emotional and physical expression of love and adoration. Others resent the over commercialization of the holiday or expectations that their lovers may have [...]

By |2024-02-08T14:55:58-08:00February 7th, 2024|Front Page Feed, Jill's Journal, Our Blog, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain|Comments Off on Valentines Day, Intimacy and IC

Question of the Day – Why am I diet sensitive if my pelvic floor muscles are the problem?

We get this question every week. If you've had symptoms for years and bladder therapies aren't working and you are still struggling with flares, it's time to look beyond the bladder and specifically to the pelvic floor muscles. Did you suffer an injury before your symptoms began? Were you an athlete?? Did you ride [...]

By |2024-01-23T14:20:46-08:00January 20th, 2024|IC Diet Project, Our Blog|Comments Off on Question of the Day – Why am I diet sensitive if my pelvic floor muscles are the problem?

Saturday Morning Pancakes For The Win

Frosty Saturday mornings beckon for the quintessential breakfast food – pancakes. Hot buttery goodness covered with your choice of syrup, fruit, powdered sugar or, for many, folded and eaten by hand. For the acid sensitive patient, pancakes are a great way to start your day. Quick & Easy Pancakes You can certainly make your [...]

By |2024-01-13T07:09:30-08:00January 13th, 2024|Diet & Food, IC Diet Project, Our Blog|Comments Off on Saturday Morning Pancakes For The Win

Living with Bladder Pain and Discomfort? Learn About The OAG1050 Study

If symptoms of interstitial cystitis or bladder pain - like urinary problems or discomfort - impact everyday activities, you may qualify for a study. The OAG1050 study is testing an investigational medication that is designed to help alleviate the symptoms of IC/BPS. The investigational medication is a tablet taken once daily before bed. You [...]

By |2024-01-29T15:35:52-08:00December 3rd, 2023|Latest Research, Our Blog, Research|Comments Off on Living with Bladder Pain and Discomfort? Learn About The OAG1050 Study

How To Stop A Diet Induced Flare – An Essential Holiday Survival Tip

You couldn’t resist. You had been so good. You avoided the cranberry sauce. Said no to the wine. You ate really well until dessert arrived. Grandma's irresistable chocolate cake started calling your name and wouldn't let go. Wanting to show her that you appreciated her cake (right?), you indulged and enjoyed every bite. Hours [...]

By |2023-11-24T10:14:29-08:00November 23rd, 2023|Diet & Food, Holiday, Our Blog|Comments Off on How To Stop A Diet Induced Flare – An Essential Holiday Survival Tip

Just Released! Fall 2023 IC Optimist Magazine – Information To Help You Thrive & Heal!

We are delighted to announce that the Fall 2023 IC Optimist has been released and is now available. The IC Optimist is the IC Network’s patient magazine and is read by thousands of patients and providers around the world. Our goal is to give you information that you can use immediately to improve your medical [...]

By |2023-11-16T22:16:18-08:00November 16th, 2023|Front Page Feed, Our Blog|Comments Off on Just Released! Fall 2023 IC Optimist Magazine – Information To Help You Thrive & Heal!

Next Generation DNA Urine Testing Can Find Difficult Infections

At the onset of their urinary symptoms, most IC patients assume that they have a bladder infection yet urine cultures are usually negative leaving the patient very confused. "How can I have a normal urine culture when I'm peeing every 10 minutes?" asked one recent patient. She insisted that it had to be a urinary tract [...]

By |2023-12-04T15:34:08-08:00November 15th, 2023|Front Page Feed, Our Blog|Comments Off on Next Generation DNA Urine Testing Can Find Difficult Infections

Can Mold Toxicity Cause IC & Urinary Symptoms? Yes!

(Editor’s Note: This article was originally inspired by an IC patient who called our office in 2020 and shared that her symptoms were apparently caused by hidden black mold in her home. When the mold was eventually eradicated, her symptoms dramatically improved. In October 2023, we had yet another patient call our office who was [...]

By |2023-10-27T14:07:14-07:00October 27th, 2023|Front Page Feed, Our Blog, Toxic Exposures|Comments Off on Can Mold Toxicity Cause IC & Urinary Symptoms? Yes!

The Perfect Halloween Treat – Pumpkin Drop Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

It's ten days before Halloween and time to get into the ghosty spirit. These pumpkin drop cookies make for a great snack while decorating pumpkins with your kiddos.  Topped with cream cheese frosting, they are also a perfect accompaniment to your favorite warm fall drink! A steamy cup of Dandy Blend herbal coffee, Pumpkin Spice [...]

By |2023-10-20T17:09:42-07:00October 20th, 2023|Diet & Food, IC Diet Project|Comments Off on The Perfect Halloween Treat – Pumpkin Drop Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
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