Interstitial Cystitis

[livingwith]

Hey Everyone, My name is Marie. I am a 26-year-old living with Interstitial Cystitis or IC. I was diagnosed with IC 7 years ago but I had already been suffering from Urinary tract Infections or UTI’s, bladder pain and urgency since I was at least 14 years old. In the first stages of my treatment, I was still feeling the IC and could not live with the pain. It has taken a lot of time and pain to figure out something that works for me and maybe I may be of some help to others. This is my sto...Read the full article

[georgette]

Hi, I just read your post and it was like I was explaining my situation exactly! I am 27 and have IC also. I seem to get the same thing after intercouse so my urologist wrote me a prescription for a mild anti biotic also. What is the name of yours? Also I notice that I get flares when I am on birth control pills. If you don't mind me asking are you on birth control and if yes did you ever notice flare ups when on birth control? I would really appreciate any suggestions on how to deal with this. Thanks so much! :)