Are you looking for personal "I verify that I have been cured" story or just a success story in general?
I can at least say that since starting the diet and making lifestyle changes I can function and be happy and KNOW that I will get better if I keep it up.
Unfortunately I haven't been at it for long enough to be cured yet so I can't give you that hardcore proof, but there are many people who have been cured with IC. I found a lot different stories online, one of which led me to Dr. Brizman, it was a patient of hers that she helped to heal, she made a website and collected stories from all different people who had cured themselves or been cured through various methods from antibiotic therapy (YUCK!), to TCM and diet change.
Some people were better in just a few months, for others it took a few years, but all were able to rid themselves entirely of ALL IC symptoms and lead normal, fantastic and happy lives :)
There is a woman who wrote a series of books after curing herself from IC (just by experimenting with herbs and diet and trusting her body) name Catherine Simone. Another woman who was able to cure herself doing the same thing has a website called Evenbetterhealth.com, if you go to the Interstitial cystitis page you'll see her story.
There's another girl who wrote about how she was able to cure herself by drinking aloe vera juice every day and limiting her diet. http://www.icsuccessonline.com/ http://www.evenbetterhealth.com/ http://wander-lusted.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-i-healed-my-interstitial-c...
Here are some of the links that gave me hope.
You're going to be fine. I have been suffering with various symptoms for quite a while now, and am just starting the diet protocol and have seen ENORMOUS progress. I was so sick that I had to quit my job and move back home with my parents. It's only been about a month since I've been home and already my most debilitating symptoms are much more bearable than before.
Patience is key! You'll be just fine :)
Lots of love,
Hannah
Thanks. I have actually been suffering for ove two years. Have tried various meds and various approaches. I find acupunture is very helpful. But I have to keep at it. Have eliminated coffee and alcohol too. Sugar is going to be hard.
Just saw my dr today, she is very helpful but just learned she is moving to another province in June.
Currrently take elmiron, Heprian injections monthly.
The hardest part is hearing there is no cure. I hope things will improve soon. You look fine, but inside you ache and are in pain. People just don't understand it.
I try to stay away from Internet. Too many bad stories. I need positivity in my life!
Thanks
Just thought I would chime in here and mention that Dr. B has said herself that she doesn't cure IC. She gets the body back in balance so that it is functioning at optimal health. When we are done with treatment, we still have to maintain a healthy lifestyle to keep that balance and keep our bladders healthy. There are people who have gone through treatment and gotten better, but ate too much sugar, alcohol, etc. and had to go back into treatment.
Hi Hock
IC is a serious imbalance, and very complex to treat. If I were you. Take charge of your health. Don't read the scary stories. Try to focus on understanding what got you here. Read Dr. Brizman's dissertation. Read all of her blog posts going back several years so you will understand how a holistic treatment is the only way to re-balance your body on a deep level, and also alleviate IC symptoms. This treatment approach requires a lot of patience, A LOT, and courage, and looking closely at your lifestyle and emotional health, EVERY day. The women here can support you but you need to take the first steps. Start with cutting out ALL sugar and alcohol (and chemical birth control if you are on it!!) and read as much as you can.
I am 5 months into treatment, with some noticeable relief. Dr. B has really changed my life and my health, and is helping me with a lifetime of health misfortunes and poor choices.
Don't just accept that you have IC. Ask yourself: "Why do I have it?". As her website states, "It is more important to know what sort of person has a disease than to know what sort of disease a person has. -Hippocrates." Dr. B will treat you, individually, not just throw useless western medications at you. I realize the desision to use this approach is a very personal one. Good luck and best wishes.
Mimi
If we don't excel at health, the only other option is disease.
I started in December with Dr. B and was following her diet since October. I still stay on her 1 and 2 diet mostly and take her herbs. If I'm good no problems with pain but if I accidentally veer off, like today I had veggies cooked in coconut oil and it hurts, I can and do remain pain free. I'm still aware, and have urgency but soooooooooooooooooooomuch better. Don't despair if you have found her you have found a way to get healthy again. It might take timebut you will be healthier than ever and you will fell better than ever. Chinese Medicine is holistic, it take into consideration the whole body not just the area of pain or symptoms. It is not a magic pill cures all system like western medicine. So to regain homeostatis takes time and effort and it's so worth it. Hope you can feel better soon..God bless, Julie0
Hi Hock,
Dr. Brizman is, in my opinion, the only person that can help us all. I saw so many "specialists" who claimed that they can and have treated IC only to realize that they knew nothing! She understands this disease better than anyone. I can honestly say that after 3 months in treatment my bladder has never felt better. Yes, there are moments that I feel pain but I have great days too! This is a slow process but it works and everyday as I get better it confirms to me that I made the right decision. You mentioned that your dr. is moving province, I'm guessing you're Canadian? Just wondering cause so am I.
Are you looking for personal
Are you looking for personal "I verify that I have been cured" story or just a success story in general?
I can at least say that since starting the diet and making lifestyle changes I can function and be happy and KNOW that I will get better if I keep it up.
Unfortunately I haven't been at it for long enough to be cured yet so I can't give you that hardcore proof, but there are many people who have been cured with IC. I found a lot different stories online, one of which led me to Dr. Brizman, it was a patient of hers that she helped to heal, she made a website and collected stories from all different people who had cured themselves or been cured through various methods from antibiotic therapy (YUCK!), to TCM and diet change.
Some people were better in just a few months, for others it took a few years, but all were able to rid themselves entirely of ALL IC symptoms and lead normal, fantastic and happy lives :)
There is a woman who wrote a series of books after curing herself from IC (just by experimenting with herbs and diet and trusting her body) name Catherine Simone. Another woman who was able to cure herself doing the same thing has a website called Evenbetterhealth.com, if you go to the Interstitial cystitis page you'll see her story.
There's another girl who wrote about how she was able to cure herself by drinking aloe vera juice every day and limiting her diet.
http://www.icsuccessonline.com/
http://www.evenbetterhealth.com/
http://wander-lusted.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-i-healed-my-interstitial-c...
Here are some of the links that gave me hope.
You're going to be fine. I have been suffering with various symptoms for quite a while now, and am just starting the diet protocol and have seen ENORMOUS progress. I was so sick that I had to quit my job and move back home with my parents. It's only been about a month since I've been home and already my most debilitating symptoms are much more bearable than before.
Patience is key! You'll be just fine :)
Lots of love,
Hannah
Thanks. I have actually been
Thanks. I have actually been suffering for ove two years. Have tried various meds and various approaches. I find acupunture is very helpful. But I have to keep at it. Have eliminated coffee and alcohol too. Sugar is going to be hard.
Just saw my dr today, she is very helpful but just learned she is moving to another province in June.
Currrently take elmiron, Heprian injections monthly.
The hardest part is hearing there is no cure. I hope things will improve soon. You look fine, but inside you ache and are in pain. People just don't understand it.
I try to stay away from Internet. Too many bad stories. I need positivity in my life!
Thanks
Thanks for the encouragement.
Thanks for the encouragement. :)
Just thought I would chime in
Just thought I would chime in here and mention that Dr. B has said herself that she doesn't cure IC. She gets the body back in balance so that it is functioning at optimal health. When we are done with treatment, we still have to maintain a healthy lifestyle to keep that balance and keep our bladders healthy. There are people who have gone through treatment and gotten better, but ate too much sugar, alcohol, etc. and had to go back into treatment.
Hi Hock
Hi Hock
IC is a serious imbalance, and very complex to treat. If I were you. Take charge of your health. Don't read the scary stories. Try to focus on understanding what got you here. Read Dr. Brizman's dissertation. Read all of her blog posts going back several years so you will understand how a holistic treatment is the only way to re-balance your body on a deep level, and also alleviate IC symptoms. This treatment approach requires a lot of patience, A LOT, and courage, and looking closely at your lifestyle and emotional health, EVERY day. The women here can support you but you need to take the first steps. Start with cutting out ALL sugar and alcohol (and chemical birth control if you are on it!!) and read as much as you can.
I am 5 months into treatment, with some noticeable relief. Dr. B has really changed my life and my health, and is helping me with a lifetime of health misfortunes and poor choices.
Don't just accept that you have IC. Ask yourself: "Why do I have it?". As her website states, "It is more important to know what sort of person has a disease than to know what sort of disease a person has. -Hippocrates." Dr. B will treat you, individually, not just throw useless western medications at you. I realize the desision to use this approach is a very personal one. Good luck and best wishes.
Mimi
If we don't excel at health, the only other option is disease.
I started in December with Dr
I started in December with Dr. B and was following her diet since October. I still stay on her 1 and 2 diet mostly and take her herbs. If I'm good no problems with pain but if I accidentally veer off, like today I had veggies cooked in coconut oil and it hurts, I can and do remain pain free. I'm still aware, and have urgency but soooooooooooooooooooomuch better. Don't despair if you have found her you have found a way to get healthy again. It might take timebut you will be healthier than ever and you will fell better than ever. Chinese Medicine is holistic, it take into consideration the whole body not just the area of pain or symptoms. It is not a magic pill cures all system like western medicine. So to regain homeostatis takes time and effort and it's so worth it. Hope you can feel better soon..God bless, Julie0
Thanks for the encouragement.
Thanks for the encouragement. :)
Hi Hock,
Hi Hock,
Dr. Brizman is, in my opinion, the only person that can help us all. I saw so many "specialists" who claimed that they can and have treated IC only to realize that they knew nothing! She understands this disease better than anyone. I can honestly say that after 3 months in treatment my bladder has never felt better. Yes, there are moments that I feel pain but I have great days too! This is a slow process but it works and everyday as I get better it confirms to me that I made the right decision. You mentioned that your dr. is moving province, I'm guessing you're Canadian? Just wondering cause so am I.
Yep. I am Canadian. Where
Yep. I am Canadian. Where is dr brizman. Just sort of stumbled on this site.
She's in LA.
She's in LA.
Well that could prove to be
Well that could prove to be very problematic. :(
Hock, you only need to see
Hock, you only need to see her once in person then she can treat you by phone. People travel from all over the world to see her.
Now on gabapentin too.
Now on gabapentin too. Anybody take it for Ic?