anne
I am sorry to hear about your IC -I have it too. It is so wierd that so many women are getting this. I would like to know your medical background. Have you had children or any pelvic surgeries? I have found taking a teaspoon of baking soda with a glass of water(stir very well) has helped a great deal. I am worse as the day goes on too. then take Tums a few hours later. The baking soda helps for 8 hours. Also watch the things you eat. Look under ICnet.com or IChelp.org to see a list of foods that MIGHT be irritating to you. There are books you can order. It is not a good diagnosis I know. Elmiron helps many people and I hope it helps you. I hope they come up with a cure soon. It can be unbearable to live normally with this. write back if you can. Anne