Patient Success Stories
JM
I’m a longtime ICAMA patient and Dr. Brizman has taught me so much about not only IC but about my health in general. One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned is that ‘eating healthy’ is not always what it seems. I spent years thinking that I was eating as healthy as humanly possible only to later find out that many so called ‘healthy foods’ can actually be bladder irritants. Also, many healthy foods and supplements can actually be too strong for very sensitive individuals like those of us with IC. You really can eat too much of a good thing.
KA
I was so debilitated by my IC many years ago. Matia’s treatment helped me to become symptom free with my bladder symptoms and I have stayed that way pretty much all these years later. I am so grateful to Matia.
MT
I was a patient with Matia over 25 years ago and she healed me. Not treated symptoms but healed my bladder. She actually changed my life, many of my friend’s lives and my family’s lives. She knows her stuff, it is gut health and I am sorry you haven’t heard it before. If you are waiting for a Western trained doctor, nutritionist etc to cure you then in my humble opinion it will be a forever wait. They will treat symptoms not cure you from the inside. They don’t think this way, and they certainly aren’t educated this way so although sad not surprised at all.
EM
When I was in full blown IC, I was desperate for any help after traditional medicine couldn’t help me. I have my BSN degree and had to open my mind to a different way of approaching IC. Finding Matia and Bomamed has changed my life and saved me from terrible suffering. Please do not knocked their treatment until you have tried it. If you truly are in pain, you should consider being open to what they have to provide. They have helped so so so many people. My IC is a thing of the past and I am forever grateful.
TW
Matia helped heal my IC. 20 years ago people thought I was crazy to clean up my diet, take herbs and probiotics and now this treatment is mainstream. Matia was patient and amazing and helped to heal me.Before Matia I went to Northwestern, Cleveland Clinic and none of them helped me. In fact they made me worse.I no longer struggle with IC. Take breath before you say something mean and open your mind and heart to new ways of thinking.KE
Excellent post ICAMA! Bringing awareness to this connection between the gut and IC will help many more people find pain relief. It’s been years since you helped me with IC and 15 years later – every single night when I say my prayers and gratitudes you are still mentioned. You shone a light of hope when my health was very dark. And that light still shines brightly every day with my now restored health.
LD
From a personal perspective, I was treated by Matia at ICAMA several years ago and went from constant pain and urgency to being able to live my life largely symptom-free ever since. Not only that, but she’s the most caring healthcare provider I’ve ever encountered, and at a time when I was hopeless, she was a lifeline. She taught me so much about taking care of myself for long term health, and so many other things that I don’t even know who I’d be at this point without her treatment. It shifted my perspective dramatically at steered my away from the standard American diet to a diet that supports health, longevity and balance. It was a holistic approach that also included attention to the emotional side of this challenging condition.At the time, the idea that gut imbalances can cause many other chronic conditions was pretty new, but I’m super surprised to see people questioning it here as many studies have shown high correlation if not causation. I suppose we all need to be careful about citing things as fact if they haven’t been directly proven, but research is even starting to point to a connection between gut bacteria and Alzheimer’s at this point, so it’s not a stretch to say that gut imbalance can contribute to IC. It’s also not a stretch to say that nervous system dysregulation tends to occur in tandem with many chronic conditions, but there’s probably not hard science to prove that it’s the direct cause either.If there was any $$ behind researching alternative treatments for chronic conditions, they’d probably be scientifically proven. Instead, all the $$ goes towards pharmaceuticals that are a band-aid rather than a root cause treatment. If you’re someone who has found relief from something along those lines, that’s fantastic. But everyone needs to find their own path. I hope someday there’s more science to prove some of the things I know to be true for me through taking this approach to healing.MBl
Matia has changed my life dramatically, without her i would not be functioning.Matia and her husband have helped a large number of people just like me.The gut/bladder connection is real which is also related to other chronic conditions.I owe so much to Matia and all her patients feel exactly the same.Don’t dismiss this thinking and approach, open your mind and do your research.LB
I discovered Dr. Matia Brizman out of sheer desperation and me fighting for my health and quality of life, when all western medicine doctors told me there was no treatment for my VERY painful IC. I remember I couldn’t believe how detailed our first appointment was and how no other doctor had ever asked me these questions. I was treated by Dr. Brizman and 2 years later I was moving to Barcelona because I was pain free all thanks to Dr. Brizman. That experience changed the trajectory of my life as I discovered my passion for living abroad and experiencing new cultures, and that wouldn’t have been possible had I not met Dr. Brizman. To this date I still live abroad with my husband I met abroad and I have Dr. Brizman to thank for it. I’m still recommending her to people I meet who suffer from interstitial cystitis. Thank you Matia!! ETERNALLY grateful
CC
I’m so grateful to have found you and Boaz, for teaching me how to be healthy and curing the IC that was making my life miserable. You have given me back my life twice and I’ll be forever grateful
JM
Truth!! I’m so grateful to have found ICAMA after years of pain and desperation. Working on my gut health has not only greatly improved my bladder health but also my overall state of well being. If you’re reading this and struggling with IC, please don’t lose hope. ICAMA may be able to help you as they did for myself and countless others!! Sending love and encouragement to anyone reading this who is suffering with this affliction
TR
I am so thankful for learning how to eat better and take care of my gut issues. Not only did my bladder feel better but I look better and have more energy now at 54 then I did at 35. I used to get sick all the time in addition to have IC. I am so thankful to be in remission. My entire family is healthier because of Matia.
LB
I discovered Dr. Matia Brizman out of sheer desperation and me fighting for my health and quality of life, when all western medicine doctors told me there was no treatment for my VERY painful IC. I remember I couldn’t believe how detailed our first appointment was and how no other doctor had ever asked me these questions. I was treated by Dr. Brizman and 2 years later I was moving to Barcelona because I was pain free all thanks to Dr. Brizman. That experience changed the trajectory of my life as I discovered my passion for living abroad and experiencing new cultures, and that wouldn’t have been possible had I not met Dr. Brizman. To this date I still live abroad with my husband I met abroad and I have Dr. Brizman to thank for it. I’m still recommending her to people I meet who suffer from interstitial cystitis. Thank you Matia!! ETERNALLY grateful
sherikamvari2623
It’s incredibly important for people to see this channel and get to know the fantastic work that Matia and Boaz are doing. They have changed the lives of many chronically ill people. The pain and fatigue that accompanies chronic illness is often ignored by the world of medicine as it cannot be “seen” and sadly at time cannot be treated. The way in which Matia and Boaz approach the patient as a whole with understanding and determination is truly remarkable. They work to heal the body step by step and never assume that you have to live with constant pain and discomfort for the rest of your life. I dread to think where many IC patients would be without their help and knowledge. I can’t wait to see more.
melissaS
Beautiful video! So glad this is out to give others a chance to find help at Bomamed. Dr. Matia Brizman – what you went through was a hard and terrible time, but it happened to help others, one of which was ME! I also suffered with IC and am now well. Thank you for your life work and thanks to Dr. Boaz Brizman too for caring enough about others to learn about how to treat this disease as well. Looking forward to more videos… because learning never ends.
MsBrede-hf4ff
How exciting! Matia gave me my life back. I went from barely existing in a world of pain, to truly living a painless energetic life with beautiful healthy children. They are more than doctors who hand you a pill, but instead guide you to heal yourself in a way. Their knowledge of the human body as a whole is refreshing and real, and I count myself incredibly lucky for finding them. These new videos will help others to healthier happier lives, and for that I am once again grateful. Thank you Matia and Boaz!
