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Have you ever fallen on your tailbone? Were you an ice skater, gymnast or football player and experienced multiple falls? Even one fall could play a role in your IC/BPS symptoms today. Now that we know to ask about tail bone injuries, we’ve found that they are remarkably common in the IC patient population. [...]

For years now, we've known IC and pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) go hand-in-hand. Many patients have overly tight pelvic floor muscles that at least contribute to their pelvic pain. Treating PFD is important. It typically starts with pelvic floor physical therapy and can eventually include vaginal suppositories or trigger point injections. If nothing else [...]

We are delighted to announce that the Spring 2024 IC Optimist is now available for our members. It is now available on all member pages and is also available for purchase in the ICN Shop. In this issue: (1) Inside AUA 2024 - Highlights from the Course on IC/BPS Every Spring, the American Urology [...]

With food inflation wreaking havoc on budgets throughout the country, Americans are looking for ways to save money. This is especially true for those of us also managing chronic health conditions like IC. On top of our usual costs of medications, co-pays and other treatments, we also have to figure out how to stretch [...]

One of the fun parts of traveling or being out and about can be eating different foods than usual. Road trips are made for snacks. But really, any time you're on the go, snacking is an option! Whether you're going on vacation, spending time outdoors this summer or just in the midst of a [...]