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Hello all,
I am hoping to become a new patient soon. I am from the UK. I am currently scared and upset. I've had a similar history to many of you - a couple of childhood twinges, UTIs after sex in twenties, then one day one did not go away. That was in 1997. I had low-level constant discomfort for 2 years (during which time I tried convenational medicine but got no joy), then everything resolved during pregnancy. I had two more children and each time, symptoms would get less and less. I used acupuncture and Chinese herbs and for the past five years, have been living symptom-free, entirely. I had another baby recently and symptoms have come back - unusual for me, but could be related to the fact that I've plunged into an almost menopausal state (I am 43) - had this checked. They are worse than before - more burning and generally more intense. No urgency or frequency. I am so worried that I am the one that Dr B won't be able to fix given how long I've had this awful disease. I am starting to spiral downwards but need to be strong to look after my kids. Do you think the fact that my symptoms were mild, and then completely gone means that not much damage was done during this time? I need all the reassurances I can get!
I think the fact that you
Vin43, I think the fact that you went into remission several times on your own speaks of your strong body and its ability to heal itself. Hopefully, it'll be able to do it again, with right guidance.
I achieved significant relieve from burning within 6 weeks after starting diet list 1. That was the reason why I believed in the program.
Thanks so much! You have
Thanks so much! You have really lifted my spirits. Is Dr. B able to heal most people?
I have had IC
I have had IC since I was young, symptoms started when I was a kid. My Mom told me that at times I would cry when I peed and said it burned. Then once I turned 17 my symptoms would come and go every few months. Then between 22-27 years old I would be on and off of symptoms. Sometimes I would be in pain for 2 months at a time, sometimes 6 months at a time. At other times I didn't have extreme pain, but I always had something wrong, if I didn't have pain then I would have no energy, or just be really depressed. So I have had this for more then 10 years, and Dr. B has helped me. I know she can help you.
My first appointment with Dr. B was on 09/15/2011. Which was about 2 1/2 months ago. I have only had pain about 5 different days in the past month. And my pain level went from being on a 5-9 daily. Now if I get pain the highest pain level I feel is a 3. Finding this website, and being treated by Dr.B has been an answer to my prayers. I have learned so much in the past 2 1/2 months. I already feel so much better. I know I still have a way to go but just feeling as good as I do now is wonderful.
It is an emotional healing process, but for me I can handle anything as long as I don't have urethra burning. I think Dr. B can help you. She has helped so many. This website has so many good posts. It has brought me a lot of strength and motivation when I feel down.
I think you'll do great!! I
I think you'll do great!! I hope you decide to make the trip. I've read a lot about how hormones can affect IC and i thought maybe I just needed some estrogen. For a while I was hoping that was the answer to my dilemma. After trying topical creams and seeing no decrease at all and realizing that hormones are all about balance and it is just so difficult to self treat- I realized the importan tthing was "why aren't teh hormones working right to begin with?" Everyoine has low estrogen when nursing, why did I develop IC? That is one of the millions of reasons why I think Dr B has it right. Balance the body particularly the gut and the rest falls into place. I wouldn't need hormones because my body would produce them correctly and in the right ratios.
I have 3 kids and I know how incredibly challengin it is to do this. All the more reason to get yourself over here! Best of luck and welcome!!!
Also- I contacted several patients randomly through email and I only found one that didn't get better with Dr B. At first, I freaked when she wrote me back saying she was no longer with Matia.When I went back and read more of her posts it seemed clear that she just wasn't sticking to the diet. You can't get better if you don't just follow the darn rules!! The other people all wrote me long encouraging emails about going.