I called twice to make my first appointment and have already filled out the patient evaluation online. It's been more than 2 weeks and they have not called me back. How long does it normally take for them to call back. Should I keep calling? any advice?

I wonder if anyone had different symtopms while traveling , esp outside the country. Or when everything is OK, suddenly things/body changed during traveling, sth like that? I had a really bad skin rash last year when I was away for a month, could have been huge detox, weather change, etc..

I haven't posted anything here before but have been reading the forums for a little while.  I saw Matia for the first time in April and have definitely noticed improvements since then. It's been very encouraging.  I may have thought I was stronger than I was, went back to working, been much more social, but then a couple of days ago I really fell apart HARD.  My bladder has not been this painful since I got sick 2 years ago!  Matia has been very supportive in emailing me back with regularity.

Hi,

It's been a long time since I've been on this board and I thought I would post a quick update to provide some hope and inspiration to you all.

I saw Matia from 2005 to 2007 (or late 2006?) after being diagnosed with IC through process of elimination in 2004 and getting worse by the day using standard Western practices. I worked hard to stay on course with Matia and improved within 6 months, became stable within a year and was done within a year and a half I believe.

Hi Everyone,

I am an old-timer - symptom free since 2006 I believe (and still counting) AND I'm nearing my 9th month of pregnancy.

The only thing that I continue to take are probiotics to maintain a healthy system and I've been taking what Matia had originally had me on - Natren's Healthy Start System 2 x per day - separating the probiotics from the capsule and dissolving them in water.

It would really be a lot more convenient for me (for travel, etc.) to take Natren's Healthy Trinity. Does anyone know if there is a specific reason why that might not be a good idea?

Ok - am I correct that there are a lot of us, with bladders that give very little trouble, who start to have muscle and joint problems?  I was doing really well, my anxiety so much better, along with everyting else.  So, started Bifida again.  I've been so naseas today, back rib pain to either side, feel like my joints are hitting bone on bone - oh, and urethra starting to bug me.

Just needed to vent - I'm tired.

I just don't knoiw what the goal is. I sometimes feel good for a couple of days and then if I feel worse for a day or 2 I will email her. She usually changes my supplements. Last week, we changed multiple times. So yesterday was good and now today I am back to bad! Do I email her again?

I visited LA in June for the initial consultation with Dr Brizman, having had every recognised mainstream medical treament for IC over the last 18 months.  I just wondered if there were any other men on the forum who could perhaps share their experiences of treatment and the recovery. Its great to read all the posts from you ladies but we have a few differences and therefore our symptoms can be different so it would be good to hear from any men. Thanks

Ian

Hi All,

I've been away from the board for quite a while... But I wanted to share my good news! I'm pregnant! I hesitate to share this now, because I'm really early yet, and my chances of losing the baby are probably still very high, because I'm only 5-6 weeks along.

But, I decided to come on because I'm worried about my supplements, and worried they may cause deformities in the baby in these early stages of development.

I'd love to hear from anyone who has been through a pregnancy with Matia.