I just got diagnosed with I.C which is Interstitial Cystitis

BubbasMomma09

As I was diagnosed with this I also was told that I have to totaly change my diet and lifestyle. I am already on a diet plan but now I have to stop drinking and eatin anything with acid in it. I am trying to make a list of foods that do not have any form of acids so if anyone can please help me I would appreciate it.

Poison5119

No scientific evidence links diet to IC/PBS, but many doctors and patients find that alcohol, tomatoes, spices, chocolate, caffeinated and citrus beverages, and high-acid foods may contribute to bladder irritation and inflammation. Some people also note that their symptoms worsen after eating or drinking products containing artificial sweeteners. Eliminating various items from the diet and reintroducing them one at a time may determine which, if any, affect a person’s symptoms. However, maintaining a varied, well-balanced diet is important.

http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/interstitialcystitis/

lotusfromthemud

This is worth a look. My mother suffers from this, and has experienced some relief from her symptoms by eliminating gluten from her diet.

http://www.celiac.com/blogs/91/Interstitial-Cystitis-and-Gluten-Intolerance.html

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