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Getting to Know the Experts: Dr. Tara Sullivan

Since 2012, Dr. Tara Sullivan, PT, PRPC, WCS, IF, has exclusively specialized in pelvic pain and treating pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). Previously, she worked as a massage therapist while attending college to eventually receive a doctorate degree in physical therapy from A.T. Still University. Sullivan continued her education to earn a Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner [...]

By |2023-08-14T15:16:54-07:00May 26th, 2023|Front Page Feed, Our Blog|Comments Off on Getting to Know the Experts: Dr. Tara Sullivan

Going on Vacation with IC

Summertime is the ultimate season for vacations for most families. In theory, the idea of vacation is awesome. But for IC patients, vacations can cause stress. And stress can cause flares. Flares are the last thing anyone wants to deal with on vacation. Honestly, we don't even want to deal with IC on vacation, [...]

By |2023-05-26T16:14:43-07:00May 26th, 2023|Front Page Feed, Our Blog|Comments Off on Going on Vacation with IC

To Bacon or Not To Bacon – Is it IC or bladder friendly?

In the IC Diet Guidelines, fresh, organic meats are always recommended over preserved meats such as salami or bologna. Why? Because preserved meats usually contain a variety of chemicals and additives, such as sodium nitrite, that could irritate the bladder. But, what about bacon? Is "uncured" vs. "cured" bacon more IC friendly? It can [...]

By |2023-04-28T14:52:02-07:00April 27th, 2023|Diet & Food, IC Diet Project, Our Blog|Comments Off on To Bacon or Not To Bacon – Is it IC or bladder friendly?

Spring Dinner Recipes

As winter becomes more and more of a memory, those of us in places like the Midwest are embracing the promise of sunshine and warmer days. Spring has officially sprung. And while some foods are year-round standbys, other things just don't fit as well with spring weather. We're not craving pumpkin recipes or recipes [...]

By |2023-05-26T17:55:49-07:00April 7th, 2023|Diet & Food, IC Diet Project, Our Blog|Comments Off on Spring Dinner Recipes

Do you have interstitial cystitis? If so, OHIO CLINICAL TRIALS needs you for a RESEARCH STUDY

This study in women, ages 18-65, will require you to receive three doses of study drug into your bladder, and one intravenous dose of an approved drug, over about 1 1⁄2 months. The study requires 26 days and nights in the Research Unit. You will have urine collections and a total of about 78 blood [...]

By |2023-03-31T12:26:38-07:00March 31st, 2023|Our Blog|Comments Off on Do you have interstitial cystitis? If so, OHIO CLINICAL TRIALS needs you for a RESEARCH STUDY

Tips For Buying a Car If You Suffer With Bladder, Prostate or Pelvic Pain

When you struggle with pelvic pain, it's a lot easier to stay at home. Driving is a notorious trigger for bladder and pelvic pain. From a bumpy ride to hard seats, finding the right car takes time and effort. This article contains tips that I hope will help ease your car rides and bring [...]

By |2023-03-22T15:07:14-07:00March 15th, 2023|Front Page Feed, Jill's Journal, Our Blog|Comments Off on Tips For Buying a Car If You Suffer With Bladder, Prostate or Pelvic Pain

Winter 2023 IC Optimist Released!

We are delighted to announce that the Winter 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 [...]

By |2023-03-11T18:04:10-08:00March 11th, 2023|Front Page Feed, Our Blog|Comments Off on Winter 2023 IC Optimist Released!

Cleaning Your “Personal Area” and What You Need to Know

While we learn lots of ways to take care of our personal hygiene, we don't often talk about hygiene in our "personal area." Discussing our female parts can be awkward. Add in that they come with different secretions and smells, and we feel like maybe we need to do some cleaning. The trick can [...]

By |2023-03-01T06:48:33-08:00March 1st, 2023|Front Page Feed, Our Blog|Comments Off on Cleaning Your “Personal Area” and What You Need to Know
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