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January 2009

  • Whats IC, never heard of it? I hear that question all the time - by Lateisha - (Fri, Jan 30 2009)
    Some nights I cant go to sleep I cant stop running to the bathroom to release my bladder and during the day I fear my insides down there are going to flare up and feel like I’m on fire. [more..]
  • No More IC For Me!!! - by Mandy - (Mon, Jan 26 2009)
    I am 33 years old. I am a single mother of one. My son is now 9. I was diagnosed with IC in November 2003. [more..]
  • Frustrated and Confused - by Pat - (Mon, Jan 19 2009)
    I started having problems after my second bladder surgery for incontinence. I went back to my urologist and he became very defensive when I tried to explain my symptoms to him. He said “You were having bladder spasms before you had surgery, this is not my fault”. [more..]
  • The long haul - by Cathy - (Fri, Jan 09 2009)
    I was diagnosed with IC 2 years ago. I have been dealing with the symptoms for about 9 years. I’ve had 10 surgeries and too many pills since I was diagnosed. I now have a urostomy bag, not happy about it, but the pain has [more..]

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