Hi all,

Hello IC patients,
I started list 1 diet in summer 2011, I visited Dr. Brizman last September, she's been treating me since then...

Anyone know of a somewhat safe, Matia-approved throat lozenge or cough suppressant? I'm assuming there isn't one but I need something to take at work while I get over a cold. Thanks!

Wow!...Where to begin? I've been investigating my next plan of attack on my IC for a few weeks now when I came across this forum. I was looking for a little advice/suggestions/opinions.

I am looking for a new brand of olive oil?  Do you have any recommondations?  I shop at Walmart but go to Whole foods once a month.

Dear all,

I was just wondering if most people on here have pelvic floor dysfunction, and if so, when does Dr. B say it usually goes away. I typically do OK until I have to sit for long periods of time. Then I seem to have problems. Does this seem familiar to anyone? Has the doctor told any of you when this typically subsides?

Dear all,

I realise that this is a difficult question but are Dr. B's predictons regarding progress correct, e.g., when she says that someone will feel this or that in two/three/ whatever months or when they will end treatment? I've been in treatment for one month so don't know yet!

Ive been meaning to post this for quite some time, however, I havent had a break from work since I got back from the holidays.  Its also difficult since I'm feeling lost, frustrated, angry and not sure where to turn.  How do those who are working deal with IC and with the work related stress?  To top it off, I have the misfortune of dealing with an extremely negative work environment.  Meaning, there are people there who ruthlessly put others down, consistently.  I dont have a choice but to work.  I dont know how to NOT less this affect me mentally and physically.  I have never, ever been s

Is so interesting to me and just proves yet again that I can't do this alone and i am indeed in such good hands! My IC was tipped into being by a well meaning alternative minded MD who suggested I had a yeast issue that I passed down to my (nursing) baby and I should eat more antifungal foods and eat more bone broth to heal the gut. So last fall right before this all came downI was eating soup everyday, apple cider vinegar freely, huge amounts of coconut oil, kombucha, water and coconut kefir saurerkrout etc. These are all super healthful foods but again- not for everyone at every time.