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Eileen* has suffered with IC/BPS symptoms for many years. In her late 20's, her bladder pain and symptoms have prevented her from working regularly and living independently. Now on Medicaid, finding physicians to actually treat her many symptoms has been remarkably difficult. Her case is complex and her symptoms are intense. Over the years, [...]

Love it or hate it, social media has become incorporated into modern life. In fact, 77.4% of American adults have social media in 2024, and the average user spends 143 minutes a day on it.(1)(2) While social media can have its benefits for offering support for IC patients, some recent studies have found its [...]

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects up to 5-10% of individuals worldwide, making it one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders. Although IBS does not shorten a person’s life span, living with IBS presents a myriad of challenges that can significantly impact one’s quality of life. From navigating social situations to managing work responsibilities, individuals with IBS constantly face dilemmas that [...]

Finding the right gift idea for moms can be challenging. In fact, when asked for gift ideas, most moms answer they don't care. That's not at all helpful when you're shopping! And, having been a mom myself for 14 years now, I get it. Honestly, most of what I truly want can't be bought [...]

We are delighted to announce that the Winter IC Optimist has been released and is now available. The IC Optimist is the IC Network’s patient magazine and is read by thousands of patients and providers around the world. Our goal is to give you information that you can use immediately to improve your medical care [...]

Whether it's your anniversary, a regular Saturday night or a rare night off without your kiddos, date night is an important part of successful relationships. But, making those date nights happen when a flare strikes (or you just feel plain awful) is a challenge. In nearly 25 years of being married, my husband and [...]