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While autumn is full of beautiful colors in many parts of the world, it's also a harbinger of shorter days and colder weather. Combined, these things are the perfect recipe for seasonal blues which can take a toll on mental health. IC patients are more likely to struggle with anxiety and depression, so we [...]

One of the best self-help strategies for managing chronic pain is distraction. Of course, you can't just distract all your pain away. But studies have shown that having something to focus on other than your pain actually makes people hurt less.(1) Finding a distraction can be challenging during IC flares but enjoying a hobby [...]

Interstitial cystitis patients in New Orleans & Atlanta certainly remember Dr. Martha Boone, who provided exemplary care for many years at Tulane University and in private practice. After her retirement in 2020, she felt that she hadn't quite finished her job as a urologist. Patients and colleagues continued to call her because their needs [...]

While some IC patients are sure IC has a genetic component, others feel the opposite as being the only person in their family with bladder issues. Determining whether IC is genetic is certainly a challenge. One thing the vast majority of the IC community can agree on, though, is that there are a fair [...]

We are delighted to announce that the Spring/Summer 2023 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 [...]