IC
Interstitial Cystitis or IC is a chronic inflammatory condition of the bladder wall. Its cause is unknown. Symptoms are similar to a urinary tract infection, also known as common cystitis. Unlike common cystitis, interstitial cystitis is not caused by bacteria and does not respond to conventional antibiotic therapy. Interstitial cystitis can affect people of any age, race or sex. It is, however, most commonly found in women. Studies estimate that there may be more than 700,000 cases of interstitial cystitis (IC) in the US. However, this is considered an underestimation because interstitial cystitis is often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. It is important, to note that interstitial cystitis is not a psychosomatic disorder nor is it caused by stress. There are very few treatment options for people suffering from interstitial cystitis.
In early or very mild cases, frequency is sometimes the only symptom. In severe cases the frequency can be up to 60 times in 24 hours. Interstitial cystitis can cause the sensation of having to urinate urgently, and may also be accompanied by pain, pressure or spasms. The pain can be in the pelvic region, bladder, urethral or vaginal areas. However, the absence of pain does not exclude the diagnosis of interstitial cystitis (IC).
Julie:
“I think its essential that people realize what food can do. If not, it can be a long term problem that reoccurs and reoccurs until you find a solution. Sages program was proof enough for me.“
December 18th, 2008 at 7:03 am
My wife has tried everything and we have changed our diet and what we drink. How can food allergies be the culprit?
December 18th, 2008 at 7:09 am
I had a test done for food allergies and after several months I did see improvement. When I went back on the foods that I was allergic to my symptoms started getting worst. I am a firmly believe but you have to be patient.
January 6th, 2009 at 10:23 am
Glenn,
When we eat, we eat in patterns, just as we have our entire life. After a period of time our immune system starts to recognize the proteins that we are taking in to be harmful, mainly because it is absorbing the same things over and over. Eventually what happens is that the immune system starts fighting against these proteins. This is when we will start feeling ill, worn down, fatigue, or whatever the case may be. Next thing you know we are going to the doctor’s office and hope he/she can get us back on our feet again BUT low and behold it seems as though the symptoms are usually just masked with another side effect, so we go and see the doctor again. This can be relieved with knowing what your body will and won’t absorb, which in turn would be food allergies/sensitivities.
We can either keep footing the bill for the office visits or we can cut to the chase and get on the road to wellness.