Ruth H.
Cara, I too have IC. Have had it for 20 years, it took ten years to diagnose. Has your Urologist tried DMSO also known as RIMSO-50 on you? I have found that installations of this plus other things that he adds works quite well. STAY away from any type of artifical sweetener. My IC has been in remission for 3 years until a week ago, I just underwent major surgery for removal of fibroid tumors from my uterus a myomectomy, and became sexually active again, because that pain was gone. Now Its good old Interstitial Cystitis, AGAIN! Stay away from alcohol, artificial sweeteners like sacharin, or aspartame. Drink plenty of purified water perferably distilled. Stay away from acidic foods, vinegar, Italian dressing, Artificial sweeteners, I cannot stress how eliminating artificial sweeteners has helped. Take vitamin C that is non acidic they make this, and zinc, and vitamin b6, too much b12 also bothers my IC. Email me, I may be able to help. Ruth