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Have a diagnosis with IC?
Hi I was diagnosed almost a year ago and I was not about to take it lying down. You?
IC and exercise
I posted a comment under IC diagnosis...but I wonder what do you all find works for you when exercising? Anything special that your bladder tolerates and helps you reduce the pounds? I've been instructed NO running, so I walk (no inclines because it causes back pain). I am supposed to be able to swim but I get flares from…
Flare & Weight Gain?
I ate cottage cheese that looked safe but then three hours later I felt my back start to ache a bit and then I felt a bit crampy. I went to walk on the treadmill and had to stop because I was bent over in excruciating pain. I took flexeril and 4 ibuprofen drank a glass of water. I rested a bit and when my pain had subsided…
Elmiron
Hi all, Recently been put on Elmiron to try and help control my IC - are any of you on it and how strictly do you regiment your mealtimes around the 'empty stomach, 1 hr before, 2 hrs after' rule with taking it? Also, how much water do you tend to take it with? Any hints and advice much appreciated. Thanx, Kat
