I
have bladder symptoms, frequency or pain butnothing is showing up on test, what
is wrong with me?I feel like they
think I am crazy!
Does this sound like you?Have
you had symptoms no one could explain and you are frustrated and feel
alone?You are not alone, that is why we
are here to help you!There are many of
us that have been through the same thing. It is very possible that you have
Interstitial Cystitis or Chronic Cystitis. What should you do now?We have an article that explains the difference
between the two:http://moarkic.com/content/category/8/26/43/ The first step is to believe yourself and seek solutions and help! One
great way to start is with the questionnaire on the Elmiron web-site, many
doctor use this in diagnosis. It is a great tool to take to your doctor and ask
them to consider IC or chronic cystitis. It is important to take the test
before you do a lot of reading about IC so it does
not influence your answers. The questionnaire will tell you the likely hood
that you have IC, taking this to your doctor might get you a referral to a good
Urologist.
The next step is to read and learn more about IC. Read through the many
posts on this site, start with diet. The bottom line here is that no matter
what the cause is, your bladder is irritated and needs time to heal. The ICN
and ICA have
worked hard to compile that latest research in diet and IC, which helps us to
learn what to look for as flare triggers. The big thing to keep in mind with IC
is that everyone is different. We also have a good article on diet with some
survival-safe foods with name brands to help you when your in the store.
(Please send us any new items you find as well!)
Just Diagnosed 
