Hi everyone! I am new to this whole thing...I have not been fully diagosed with IC in fact when I had a cytoscopy done I was told I didn not have IC. That was before I realized that you need a hydrodistention to really diagnose. I am still unsure, but I am taking the anti candida route, and I am on anti fungals and the diet. I only have urgency and frequency, and this seems to diminish when I am on the anti fungals.I take piles of acidophilous too. I want to allow my bladder to heal.... this all started when I was put on alot of anti biotics and got a huge yeast infection. That is why I believe this is connected to candida for sure. It ONLY affects my bladder and nothing else. I have also heard that Candida can cause bladder inflammation/ pain/ frequency as well.... so I am hoping that once I stay on this diet for however long I have to that I recover...NO sugar, no dairy, no potatoes, and very little bread, only spelt bread. I have a prescription of Elmiron in my purse....... I DO not want to take it at all, I would rather do this al natural... I do not have pain, but sometimes I get a pang or two down there, and I know it comes from my bladder. I pee alot during the day... but ussually only once at night...I would love to hear from avacado girl to see if there was anything else I could do to help myself! Sometimes I get SO discouraged, but really doctors are no help, they just will give you Elmiron... I have a naturopath right now and SHE seems to think this is ALL yeast, and that it can preset (yeast) in different ways and that yes it can affect the bladder because it is so close to the vagina, and that is where women tend to have yeast, even if they do not have an INFECTION. There has got to be a way to hea this.... look like we are iur own best doctors...

Hi i am interested in the aloe cure. I, like you are so tired "managing" symptoms. I truly believe given the optimal conditions (food and other natural healing). a person's body can heal itself. We see it with high blood presure, obesity, heart disease, why not, IC? Cockeyed optimist maybe, but why do Doctors give up on it and just offer drugs? If its (supposefly) a damaged bladder liner. So, how does your body fix it like it has done in the past? Whats missing now? ( Just wondering outloud?)?

I have been juicing and feel worse! Is this normal?

Hi,

I also have it. very upsetting I can't believe this.

I found this scientific article about one compound they are using to cure the bladder epithelial cells, but I have no idea how to get my hands on it. if you know how, please let me know

its called Extracellular signal-regulated kinase, it has to be activated

I can't post the article I read about it because links are not allowed. if you google "Activation of ERK accelerates repair of epithelial cells" you will probably find the research article I read

any scientists on here????

Hi Id like to know what you did, what is your contact info?

How can I chat w u Avocado Girl? I would love to find out what you did? Please let me know

Hi Avocado Girl:
I am one of those people with IC pain and depression. I have had a really bad year but have been better the last couple of months (but had a bad day today). I feel like symptoms are always lurking and looming, and I can't predict when they will rear their ugly head. I finally found a good uro-gyn who has and will prescribe meds to try, but I adversely react to most of them. I have a great Integrative doc whose specialty is not IC but who recommends herbs. I want to heal the natural way. I've had the most success with Desert Harvestv aloe vera but need more tips. Please share your recipe for effectively kicking IC!

Thank you!

I'm not sure how long ago this was posted, but I would love to hear more about this!

I would really love to hear what you've done to heal your IC.

Thank you
Jennifer.

I would love to know how you healed your IC

Hi, I am interested to hear how you healed your IC naturally. Thank you for your time, IC flare for 4 months that will not go away.

Hi Avocadogirl, I am 19 now and have had IC for probably 2 years now. I have been in remission for 8-9 years and believe i suffered IC as a young girl. Now it has returned. I would LOVE to get in touch with you and hear about your journey. I am well onto the natural path and have lost all faith in the medical system after so many stuff ups on their behalf. Please let me know your email and i'd love to get in touch

:-)

Hi I am an 18 year old girl and I have been an IC victim for about two years resulting from a UTI. I've tried so many things but nothing has really helped. Any advice would be wonderful thank you

Hi, my names Miranda I'm 17 years old and am suffering from what I think is IC Atleast that's what my urologist had said . I've tried one installation it was so painful I couldn't take another one. My symptoms are urgency Atleast 20 times a day, pain like burning it always feels hot down there, and I'm tired of always feeling like I have to drink a liter of water a day just to survive from the unbearable pain. I found that eating raw vegan food can help along with natural supplements , the deppression and hopelessness has gotten to the point I've had to quit my job because I'm interupted my using the restroom and spending long periods of time in there because of pain. I can't live this life I've even bough health supplements I'm starting the natural approach just some encourgment and advice ? Much appreciated -miranda

HELLO I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR HOW YOU CURED YOUR IC, THANK YOU
looks like I can't put in here my email address...
I would appreciate it greatly!