Hi Guys-

I just want to say "Hello" and introduce myself.  My name is Shauna, and I have been visiting this site daily for several months since my IC diagnosis in July 2012.  I actually just finished writing a soul-baring introduction with several extremely wordy, in-depth questions, but it got deleted as I tried to post it, so for now, I'll keep it short and sweet until I can figure out if this will go through or not. 

I drink Poland Spring but I really want to get a cooler and delivery of big jugs and they don't deliver Poland Spring here. Can anyone from the northeast recommend another water possibly? Dr b says Deer park can be iffy. What about Crystal Springs or Sparkletts? I might get the Deer Park anyway for my family.

Food Thoughts of You

Hello Everyone!

Well after my rant and flare up about a week ago, I wanted to update everyone. After coming to terms and reading hundreds of posts by all of you wonderful ladies, I am making baby steps which is decreasing my pain. I still have NO urgency or frequency, just pain. Is this possible? I sometimes feel like maybe its something else thats bothering me (even though I was diagnosed by cystoscopy/hydo distention). I went to a local health food store and finally found some spelt bread. We also bought 1/4 of a cow and have a freezer full of fresh beef and steak cuts.

My sinus symptoms returned strongly today. I think we are at the beginning of pollen season in LA. I was very sick with sinusitis in my 30s and went off in June to,further my bladder treatment. Now I am afraid that it was a mistake although I don't want it to be because I want to achieve real health.

I am so tired of having a hard time. I have been struggling with a horrible episode with knee joints the last 4 months and now this. Have been working so,hard to be positive in my head but now my head feels as if it is filled with lead. 

Dr. B gave me the go ahead to try veggies from list 4:) I don't know where to begin & am very nervous to start. I know some of you would kill me for saying this but having such food limitations feel safe... Control issues for me:)))  I would just like some advice or ideas for those further in treatment. & on the list it says bananas??? Can we really eat a banana??????

Amy