I was wondering if any of you, ladies, have gotten dental implants before or while in treatment with Matia? I recently had several of them placed in my lower jaw (just had no other choice), and then started reading articles on metal toxicity, and got really scared. I feel that I should've done much more research BEFORE the procedure, even though there is not a single dentist in my area, who could've done zirconia ones instead of titanium, so I am not sure if I really had other options! Has any of you had any problems afterwards or execerbation of IC symptoms?

Hullo.  This is a warning that I'm going to probably be breaking down and reaching out for some support.

The enormity of the task ahead has hit me although I don't know whether it's just me reacting to a bad weekend.

Feeling alot of resentment at my limitations - my life has been one long limitation and I'm sorry to sound like a 5 year old but it's not fair!

It seems apt that today British summer time starts that I'm to notice the Great British public are ventruing outdoors from their winter hibernation and heading to the Great british institution known as the pub.

So far I have avoided restaurants/bars and social occasions which involve other people drinking alcohol but I'm finding it increasingly difficult and of course isolating.

Does anyone else on here have problems getting family memebers to understand the limitations that IC puts on a person?  I am catching some flack from family members because I don't feel up to making an 8 hr. drive to attend my aunts funeral.  I just spent 6 weeks getting over the flu and don't have my energy back yet.  Plus the 2 rounds of anitibiotics I had to take to get rid of the flu has my bladder flared up.  Sixteen hours riding in the car just doesn't seem like the thing to do right now.  I feel really torn about it.

Can anyone recommend a face cleanser or makeup remover?  I'm sorry if I'm making people repeat themselves but can't find any specifics on this subject.  At the moment I use liz earle hot cleanse and polish but I'm pretty sure its got nasties in it.  Thing is it took me years to find a cleanser that suited my skin so it'll be hard to give up.

hello, i am a patient of dr.britzman of 1.5 years. i have been taking country life ultra omegas and doing well but as i am from pei canada it costs a lot to get them here. i usually am lucky and get friends to pick them up for me in the states.However matia said i could look for omegas canada.Does anyone use and know where i could get carlson super omega 3 fish oil in canada near east coast? thanks  it is always ao difficult to change when something is working .

Being as I'm always the one asking the questions, I thought I would offer some of my experience of things that have helped or I've found to be unhelpful.  I must emphasise that this is only MY experience, it could be different for others. 

Exercise - I've found that walking (on flat) and swimming cause the least discomfort and and an occasional jog also on flat) has also not thrown up any discomfort.

I've seen several of you  travel a lot. My problem is that I have trouble with different surroundings and sharing room while sleeping. I do wear a mask; have tried various cds and hypnosis , but need stronger help for an upcoming trip sharing in a dorm style situation. 

Has anyone ever discussed using melatonin or calms or valerian...or any suggestions at all really would appreciate with thanks

So I've managed to beat the insomnia that has haunted me for all of my adult life and recently also knocked my sleeping tablets on the head - celebrating over 3 weeks clean now BUT I am still waking frequently to urinate.  It wakes me from my blissful slumber, firstly after 3 or 4 hours, then 2 hours later, then an hour later often with a little pain/burning in between.  This routine is regular as clockwork.  Is there ANYTHING that can help?  I'm even considering going to a urologist for a bladder distention or something maybe more severe - I'm so desperate.  It seems to me that the bladder

Hello Everyone

I don't have anywhere else to turn to other than here about my situation so I am hoping somebody might be able to offer some wise words.

I am struggling with IC and have done so for a good while now and am waiting to come out and see Matia; just to give a little background.

At the moment my head is all over the place emotionally since not only do I have this painful condition but I am raising two children under 3 and run my own little business.