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Review the latest research and industry news for interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome, as well as the related conditions of pelvic floor dysfunction, chronic pelvic pain syndrome, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, irritable bowel syndrome and functional somatic syndrome. The Interstitial Cystitis Network is the largest patient support group in the world. Founded in 1995, we provide health education materials, an e-newsletter read by more than 25,000 patients and providers and our magazine, the IC Optimist.

ICN Newsletter – July 31, 2015

Sponsored by: Imprimis Pharma - Beaumont Urology - CystaQ - Desert Harvest Aloe - MultiRight Low Acid Multivitamin - PainShieldMD Feature Stories Have You Suffered From Discrimination on the Job? Twenty five years ago this month, the American's With Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed to stem the tide of layoffs and overt discrimination that occurred (and [...]

By |2017-01-31T10:10:07-08:00July 31st, 2015|ICN Newsletters, News, Our Blog|Comments Off on ICN Newsletter – July 31, 2015
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Why You Shouldn’t Load Up on NSAID’s for IC, Bladder or Pelvic Pain

When you struggle with IC and/or chronic pain and don't have access to traditional pain relievers, using an OTC pain relief pill may feel like your only option. Right? I, like most patients, turned to Advil and Tylenol to help reduce my bladder pain when I was first diagnosed. Seriously, IC can hurt terribly and if it's the [...]

By |2017-01-31T10:12:34-08:00July 14th, 2015|Consumer Alerts, Jill's Journal, Our Blog, Pain Care, Pelvic Pain|Comments Off on Why You Shouldn’t Load Up on NSAID’s for IC, Bladder or Pelvic Pain
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ICN E-Newsletter – July 2, 2015

Sponsored by: Imprimis Pharma - Beaumont Urology - CystaQ - Desert Harvest Aloe - MultiRight Low Acid Multivitamin - PainShieldMD 1. Barbara Flanigan and Her 30 Year Quest To Discover The Cause of IC Editors Note – I've wanted to share Barbara Flanigan's story and theory about IC for many years. Barbara was the founder the [...]

By |2017-01-31T10:16:35-08:00July 1st, 2015|ICN Newsletters, Interstitial Cystitis IC/BPS, News, Our Blog|Comments Off on ICN E-Newsletter – July 2, 2015
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San Diego IC Study Seeks Paid Volunteers To Donate Blood

Chronic Interstitial Cystitis Study - San Diego, CA As part of a clinical research study, we are collecting blood and urine samples from female volunteers who have been diagnosed with chronic Interstitial Cystitis for atleast 4 months. Procedures for this single, one hour study visit, will involve providing health/personal information, blood and urine sampling. Participants [...]

By |2017-01-18T12:03:03-08:00June 23rd, 2015|Clinical Trials, ICN Announcements, News, Our Blog, Research|Comments Off on San Diego IC Study Seeks Paid Volunteers To Donate Blood
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Parent Files Suit After Child Faced Restroom Discrimination At School

When Jamie Barkley discovered that her 9 year old daughter was hiding urine soaked underwear around the house, she was shocked to discover that her child had been "holding it" at school out of fear that she would get into trouble for asking to use the restroom. A week later, her daughter ended up in the ER with [...]

By |2017-01-31T10:21:25-08:00June 9th, 2015|Children & Teens, Jill's Journal, News, Our Blog|Comments Off on Parent Files Suit After Child Faced Restroom Discrimination At School
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Interstitial Cystitis Network Newsletter – May 29, 2015

This is the monthly free e-newsletter from the IC Network sharing the latest news, research, feature articles, self-help tips and more! You can sign up to receive it here! 1. New Spring 2015 IC Optimist Released The IC Optimist is the quarterly patient and provider magazine for members of the Interstitial Cystitis Network. Each quarterly [...]

By |2017-01-31T10:25:27-08:00June 2nd, 2015|ICN Newsletters, News, Our Blog|Comments Off on Interstitial Cystitis Network Newsletter – May 29, 2015
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AUA 2015 Webcast – Update of AUA Guidelines for IC/BPS

Dr. Phil Hanno presented the updated AUA Guidelines for the treatment of interstitial cystitis. First announced in 2011, the AUA Guidelines offer a comprehensive yet simple treatment plan for the diagnosis and treatment of interstitial cystitis. Presented in six phases, patients generally begin with Step One Interventions and then slowly work there way through additional levels. [...]

By |2015-05-26T22:15:12-07:00May 26th, 2015|Conference Reports, News, Our Blog, Research|Comments Off on AUA 2015 Webcast – Update of AUA Guidelines for IC/BPS
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Spring 2015 IC Optimist Released – The Quarterly Magazine of the IC Network

The IC Optimist is the quarterly patient and provider magazine for members of the Interstitial Cystitis Network. Each quarterly issue contains practical, helpful and informative articles written by IC experts that will give you hope. From the latest research to interviews with the best clinicians in the world, we believe that you'll find practical tips [...]

By |2017-01-31T10:27:41-08:00May 22nd, 2015|News, Our Blog|Comments Off on Spring 2015 IC Optimist Released – The Quarterly Magazine of the IC Network
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Introducing Hep-Lido-A Bladder Instillation For Interstitial Cystitis

The most popular and some would argue effective bladder instillation treatment on the market today for interstitial cystitis is heparin and lidocaine. Heparin acts as a soothing bladder coating while lidocaine numbs the nerves in the bladder wall. As a result, many patients walk out of their urologists office feeling dramatically better. Granted, it may [...]

By |2017-01-31T10:32:25-08:00April 28th, 2015|Industry News, News, Our Blog|Comments Off on Introducing Hep-Lido-A Bladder Instillation For Interstitial Cystitis
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Pain Relief Flurbiprofen Topical Creams Can Be Fatal To Pets – FDA alert

Editors Note - It's not unusual for IC and/or pelvic pain patients to use a variety of creams to help reduce pain. Today, the FDA issued an alert about flurbiprofen topical creams that could be fatal to companion animals (cats) in the household, apparently through exposure from the human who used the medication. Pet lovers [...]

By |2017-01-18T12:03:33-08:00April 17th, 2015|Consumer Alerts, Our Blog|Comments Off on Pain Relief Flurbiprofen Topical Creams Can Be Fatal To Pets – FDA alert
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