Hey everyone!

Yes, it's embarassing but I need help LOL.  Since my first appintment isn't for a few more weeks, I was hoping that one of you might know of a safe athlete's foot remedy.  I know Matia doesn't like topical anit-fungal cremes and am looking for an alternative.

Sharon

hey everyone! ive been having quite a bit of burning throught out my body. arms,legs,feet,back,ect. it moves all around. also alot of joint stiffness throughout  my back,legs,feet,knees,neck,almost all over! i feel like im 90 years old lol. if anyone has had these things and gotten through it i would appreciate your feedback! thanks:)

  My daughter and I have our first appointment with Dr. Brizman in May.  I have started the IC diet.  My daughter, Kara, has bed wetting & constipation issues.  I would like advice on starting a child on a sugar free diet.  I read one of Dr. Brizman's older posts on sugar free breakfasts.  I would love ideas for sugar free snacks, deserts, lunches...  Thanks you so much!

Sharon

Hi everyone my name is Amy. I am a new patient I have been on the diet two

weeks. I have really enjoyed reading these forums and was hoping someone

might have some encouraging words. The first week of the diet was good and I

had some really good days. However the past two days my pain has increased

considerably. Its very hard to control the scary thoughts like this won't work,

you are going to have this forever! I think the reason I am feeling pain is I tried

coffe this morning. Matia gave me the green light on coffee and I have been so

Does anyone experience chest pains upon standing or while sleeping I know I am very constipated i don't know if it's related Matia doesn't answer me about it. I have  a hard time breathing and it's not like my heart beats fast it's just hard and i have a difficult time breathing. Sometimes I get this buble type feeling in my chest way up high and then i can't breathe. Just wondering if anyone experiences this or do i need to force myself to venture to a dr.

The Second Brain by Michael Gershon is a fascinating book. I came aross this book while doing a search on the connection between anxiety and constipation. I know there is one I could feel the direct connection between my pannic attacks and my bowl movements. Not only being constpated but when i would go from constipation to releasing the old poo so to speak it would induce a painnic attack from the nasty toxins that were being backed up inside me for so long.

  We recently bought an elliptical trainer.  I have used it three times in the last few weeks and have had pain flares on the same days.  Today I am in another flare and am wondering if aerobic exercise could cause a flare.  Please give me your opinion. 

In my search for an acceptable spring drinking water, I have been offerred a water analysis of one possibility here. 
I have no idea what to look for. Does anyone know the details of an analysis that is good for us IC ers? 

I have been very pleased with my latest purchases. I see i can't give brand names? But,  have to say a new shower filter (that fits on existing shower head and has several speeds...great for long hair) AND a bath ball (that hangs on tub tap...tub fills more slowly but worth the wait for me) are a pleasure. So far so good, with 3 baths and several showers,  as far as flares go and my hair and skin feel softer and healthier. Generally I have a sense of well-being while enjoying the cleaner water. I now smile when I step into shower or immerse my body in a hot bath.