Self-help and self care tips and strategies for Interstitial cystitis, bladder and pelvic pain

Fact Sheets for Interstitial Cystitis Treatments, Diet, Flares

ICN Fact Sheets The ICN is pleased to release a new series of Fact Sheets for 2014 for patients and care providers discussing basic IC facts, the new AUA treatment protocol, the IC diet and food triggers as well as IC flares and common flare triggers! These are available at no cost to patients through [...]

By Jill Osborne|2017-01-31T12:40:07-08:00July 19th, 2014|Awareness, ICN Announcements, News, Our Blog, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain|Comments Off

Ten Money Saving Tips For IC/BPS Treatments & Drugs
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Ten Money Saving Tips For IC/BPS Treatments & Drugs

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Ten Money Saving Tips For IC/BPS Treatments & Drugs

The first two phone calls I received Monday morning were from elderly gentleman who had been taking, with great success, Elmiron for their IC. The problem for each was that they had reached the "Medicare Donut Hole" and had just been told that they would have to pay more than $900 per month for their [...]

By Jill Osborne|2021-04-07T19:41:34-07:00July 14th, 2014|Jill's Journal, Our Blog, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain|2 Comments

IC & Independence Day – Get Out & Celebrate

Many interstitial cystitis patients dread holidays, such as Independence Day. The joyful family picnic or nighttime firework display lose their appeal when you’re struggling with a sensitive bladder, need restroom access and would like to eat something that won’t trigger an IC flare. Yes, we have a bladder disorder. Yes, it gives us plenty of [...]

By Jill Osborne|2017-01-31T12:42:30-08:00July 3rd, 2014|Diet & Food, Jill's Journal, Our Blog, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain|Comments Off

The Interstitial Cystitis Diet Simplified

What You Can Eat When You Have Interstitial Cystitis, Bladder Pain Syndrome or a Sensitive Bladder The IC Diet is a very healthy, simple, natural diet. If you're addicted to junk food, this is going to be a big change. Rather than buying pre-made foods, we suggest making homemade meals so that you know exactly [...]

By Jill Osborne|2017-01-31T12:43:31-08:00July 2nd, 2014|Diet & Food, Jill's Journal, Our Blog, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain|1 Comment

ICN Weekly Newsletter – June 21, 2014

Blogs, News & Announcements Feature Article - Anxiety & Interstitial Cystitis It might surprise you to learn that anxiety is a strongly related condition to IC and pelvic pain. It was the human genome project which made the connection. Researchers trying to determine which section of the human genome correlated with anxiety discovered that a [...]

By Jill Osborne|2017-01-31T12:46:39-08:00June 21st, 2014|ICN Announcements, ICN Shop & Mail Order Center, News, Our Blog, Self Care, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain|Comments Off

Anxiety and Interstitial Cystitis Often Co-Exist

By Jill H. Osborne MA, ICN President (June 19, 2014) It might surprise you to learn that anxiety is a strongly related condition to IC and pelvic pain. It was the human genome project which made the connection. Researchers trying to determine which section of the human genome correlated with anxiety discovered that a large, [...]

By Jill Osborne|2017-01-31T12:47:44-08:00June 19th, 2014|Jill's Journal, Men's Health, Our Blog, Related Conditions, Self Care, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain|1 Comment

Swimming and Interstitial Cystitis – Is it safe?

With summer quickly approaching, interstitial cystitis patients are asking "Is it safe to swim?" The answer is complex. Swimming is an ideal exercise for patients struggling with chronic bladder or pelvic pain. It's gentle, non weight-bearing and minimizes trauma to the pelvic floor. Sounds great, right? The challenge, unfortunately, are the chemicals (specifically the chlorine [...]

By Jill Osborne|2017-01-31T12:52:33-08:00June 4th, 2014|Exercise & Fitness, Jill's Journal, Our Blog, Self Care, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain|7 Comments

Spring 2014 IC Optimist Now Available

The IC Optimist is the quarterly magazine of the Interstitial Cystitis Network. From feature stories to self-help tips, diet tips to powerful editorials, the IC Optimist is our flagship publication delivered to patients and providers around the world. In this issue: (1) Editorial: Bladder Rape by Silver Nitrate - We begin this issue with an [...]

By Jill Osborne|2017-01-31T12:53:04-08:00May 30th, 2014|Editorial, ICN Announcements, ICN Shop & Mail Order Center, Must Reads, News, Our Blog, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain|Comments Off

Allergies, Hayfever and Interstitial Cystitis

Got killer allergies this year? Is your IC unusually active and flaring? You can blame it on the "pollen vortex." As if winter's "polar vortex" wasn't bad enough, now many of the trees, grasses, weeds and molds are blooming simultaneously creating one of the worst allergy seasons on record. According to the Weather Channel, the [...]

By Jill Osborne|2017-01-31T12:53:45-08:00May 29th, 2014|Jill's Journal, Our Blog, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain|2 Comments

IC & Driving: Tips For Surviving Long Drives & Rides
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IC & Driving: Tips For Surviving Long Drives & Rides

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IC & Driving: Tips For Surviving Long Drives & Rides

If commuting or taking long car rides exacerbates your bladder or pelvic pain symptoms, you are not alone. The first epidemiological studies on IC found that 50% of patients reported pain and discomfort while sitting in a car.(1) The vibration from bumpy roads, as well as constant starts and stops, are jarring to the bladder [...]

By Jill Osborne|2022-06-08T15:20:51-07:00May 21st, 2014|Our Blog, Self Care, Self-Help Tips for IC, Bladder & Pelvic Pain|2 Comments