Patient Education Services

Subscriptions

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• Ten Reasons to Join Us
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Information For Patients - The Basics

• What is IC?
• What Causes IC?
• Other Bladder Conditions
• The History of IC
• Diagnosis
• Epidemiology

Exploring IC/PBS Treatments

• A Multimodal Approach to Therapy
• Understanding A Physicians Point of View
• Questions You Should Ask About Treatments
• Bladder Instillations
• Oral Medications
• Pelvic Floor Therapies
• Neuromodulation
• Surgical Therapies
• Antibiotics

Self-Help Strategies

• IC Does Not Change Your Heart
• The IC Diet
• Managing IC Flares
• Exercise & Fitness
• Clothing & Soaps
• Restroom & Travel Supplies
• Sexuality
• Answering IC Questions
• Managing Stress & Anxiety

Managing IC Flares

• Understanding IC Flares
• What Does An IC Flare Feel Like?
• Could My Flare Be a UTI?
• The Secret to Managing IC Flares
• Typical Flare Triggers
• Flare Coping Tips
• Pain Treatment

The IC Diet

• Fact or Fiction: Does Diet Make A Difference
• How Foods Irritate The Bladder
• The Top Forbidden Foods
• Eating With IC
• More IC Diet Resources
• IC Diet At A Glance (Cheat Sheet)
• IC Chef On-Line Cookbook

Pain Resource Center

• Introduction
• Potential Sources of Pain
• Working With Your MD
• Pain Care Principles
• Treatments Options - Medications
• Treatment Options - Procedures
• Treatment Options - Complementary & Alternative
• Additional Resources

Men's Resource Center

• Do Men Get IC/PBS?
• Diagnosis
• The First Line of Defense
• Treatments
• Work and Career
• Driving and Commuting
• It's All About the Chair
• Traveling & Meetings

ICN Senior Center

• Introduction
• Interstitial Cystitis In Older Adults
• Patient Stories
• Getting A Diagnosis
• Finding The Right Treatment
• Maintaining Your Quality of Life
• Managing Treatment Costs
• Finding Support
• Suggested Readings

Sexuality & Intimacy

• Leave guilt and rejection behind you
• Put your fears in context!
• Take slow steps as you try again!
• Don't doubt the presence of pain!
• Have Faith in Your Love for Each Other
• Your sex life before IC may determine your sex life after IC
• Intimacy doesn't always mean intercourse
• Develop an appreciation for "outercourse"
• Cleanliness Counts
• Think LUBRICATION!
• Trying various sexual positions
• Use Contraception When Appropriate
• Establish an "after sex" routine!
• It begins and ends with clear communication

ICN Pregnancy Resource Center

• Considering Pregnancy
• Step 1: Making The Decision
• Step 2: Assessing The Impact
• Step 3: Planning For Pregnancy
• Step 4: Learning How & When To Get Pregnancy
• Step 5: Baby Making
• Medication Use During Pregnancy

Locate A Medical Care Provider

• Search By State
• Finding an IC Specialist
• IC Research & Clinical Trial Centers
• Find a Physical Therapist
• Find a Counselor/Therapist
• Find a Dietitian

IC Drug Assistance Center

• Strategies for Saving Money on Medications
• What are drug or patient assistance programs?
• List of Common IC Medications
• Saving $ with Generic Medications
• Other websites and programs that can help!

IC Videocasts

• IC News Broadcast
• Conference & Educational Videocasts
• Funny Videos
• Corporate/Vendor Videos
• Patient Created Videos

Disability Resource Center

• Four Types of Benefits
• SSA Application Process
• An Appeal Success Story
• More Disability Resources

More Patient Resources

• Low Income Resource Guide
• Pregnancy Resource Center
• Patient Stories

Patient Support Services

• ICN Support Forum
• Live Support Chats
• Find a USA or Canada Support Group
• Find an International IC Patient organization

International IC/PBS Organizations

• ICN World Center

Professional Services

ICN Professional Resource Center

• Research & Survey Services
• ICN Professional Subscriptions
• Patient Education Materials
• Clinic Listings & Database
• Conferences That Cover IC/PBS
• Conference Webcasts
• CME's for Medical Professionals
• Bladder Photo Archive

News & Publication Services

ICN Publications

• ICN Subscriptions - Angel, Gold, Silver & Professional
• IC Optimist Quarterly Magazine
• ICN Special Reports - Managing Diet, Managing IC Flares, Managing Bladder Pain
• Monthly free IC Electronic Newsletter
• My Mom Has Interstitial Cystitis (A children's book)
• ICN Medical Records File

ICN Feature Columnists

• Fresh Tastes by Bev Laumann - on diet, recipes, etc.
• IC Lifestyles by Gaye & Andrew Sandler - on exercise, hormones, relationships
• Ask Frannie Rose

Event & Conference Services

Events, Conferences & On-Line Activities

• ICN Guest Lecture Series
• 2006 On-Line IC Patient Conference
• IC Events Calendar

Research Services

ICN Research Library

• Your Health & Money Are At Stake
• Find Credible Information
• IC Research Databases & Websites
• Medical Journals & Magazines

ICN Clinical Trial Center

• Introduction
• Clinical Trials & Research News
• Current Clinical Trial Listings
• Current NIDDK IC/PBS Research Centers

ICN Survey Center

• Our Research & Survey Services
• Current Active Surveys

ICN Management Links

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• Our Sponsors & Sponsorship Guidelines
• ICN FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
• Contact Us/Technical Support
• Awards & Honors - Recognitions from medical societies & our peers on the web.
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