Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue that is similar to the lining of the uterus is found outside the uterus and elsewhere in the body. These are called endometriosis lesions and they are typically found on the fallopian tubes, on the ovaries, on the pelvic sidewall, and on the area between the vagina and […]
I recently posted on Fighting Fatigue a list of 104 wonderful resources that people can refer to for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Interstitial Cystitis. These links include videos, quizzes, and all sorts of helpful topics on about every avenue within these illnesses.
You can click the link below to check out all of these resources […]
I previously published this article on my Fighting Fatigue website…
CellCept is a drug that is currently under clinical trials to treat patients who have severe Interstitial Cystitis. Jill, the founder of the Interstitial Cystitis Network, is asking anyone who is taking this drug or who is involved in a study using this drug, […]
I recently was interviewed for the Help My Hurt website about what it is like living with Interstitial Cystitis. This is a great website, authored by a nurse, that focuses on pain-related issues and illnesses.
Many times people don’t think about Interstitial Cystitis being a pain-related illness, even though one of the major symptoms is pain, […]
I have written some articles on Interstitial Cystitis that have been published online. You can click on the links below to see read these articles in detail:
IC Disease: Bladder Instillation and Distention
Oral Medications Used to Treat Interstitial Cystitis
Foods to Avoid With Interstitial Cystitis
Online Resources and Support for Interstitial Cystitis
Sex & Interstitial Cystitis: A Guide for Women
How to […]
Interstitial Cystitis is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the bladder. The cause or causes of Interstitial Cystitis are unknown, but one possible theory is that IC may be linked to other chronic illnesses such as vulvar vestibulitis, Fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. When I was diagnosed four years ago with Interstitial Cystitis, my urologist told […]
