Newly Diagnosed with IC: Seeking Advice

Hi, I’m Chloe! Newly diagnosed with IC last year. What has been the thing(s) that helped you the most?

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Sleepysleeps

2y ago

Stretching my hips, drinking lots of water, bladder training (holding it for longer so that my body learns how to lessen bathroom trips) avoiding spicy, citrus, alcohol, caffeine. Also there’s this aloe vera supplement with elm bark and marshmallow root that helps!

Preschool_Teacher

2y ago

Interstim I meant not stimulator spellcheck lol

Preschool_Teacher

2y ago

Not much helped me but a lot of icers get help from pt, meds and stimulater. I’ve been diagnosed for 25 yrs but started having symptoms at 12 yrs old

QuinnS

2y ago

Pelvic floor physical therapy, helped with walking and sex

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