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Bladder Infection, UTI, Cystitis… They All Spell P-A-I-N by WisdomThatHeals Posted Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:05pm

1 Comment to the vaginal opening and the rectum. Bladder infections, also known as Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) or Cystitis, can be caused by many factors. 1) Bacteria that live in the bowel... the urethra and spread to the bladder they attach to the walls and begin to multiply. When the bacteria attach to the bladder walls it causes inflammation and can cause blood to leak Read on »

Many more new videos on interstitial cystitis and painful bladder syndrome by Jill O. Patient Expert

Posted Fri 24 Jul 2009 10:05pm We’ve produced almost 24 videos on interstitial cystitis now…. please check them out at: http://www.ic-network.com/videos/ Jill Read on »

Bladder Infection, UTI, Cystitis… They All Spell P-A-I-N by WisdomThatHeals Posted Fri 07 Aug 2009 12:07pm Our urinary system plays a key role in maintaining homeostasis in the body. The urinary system includes, in the order that urine flows, the Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder and finally, the Urethra. The Urethra is the lowest point in the urinary system of which urine is then expelled from the body. Because the Urethra is closest [...] Read on »

New Video - Couples Communication Tips for Interstitial Cystitis, Bladder & Pelvic Pain Patients by Jill O. Patient Expert

Posted Fri 24 Jul 2009 10:05pm It’s very normal to a couple to be challenged when one partner has a chronic illness such as interstitial cystitis. The true test of the maturity of that couple is measured by how well they work together, talk with each other and provide essential support to each other. A hug can be so healing when offered without strings and freely. ICN President Read on »

Symptoms of Cystitis or a Bladder Infection by Healthy Living .. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 13 Dec 2010 5:30am types of bladder problems . These infections are often called UTIs for short. Doctors and other medical professionals often refer to these infections as “cystitis.” Cystitis... on for a long time if you wait for them to subside on their own. Cystitis can usually be treated quickly and effectively with antibiotics. Kidney Infections Vs. Bladder Infections Read on »

Interstitial Cystitis Attack or Bladder Infection? by Kerry K. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 15 Oct 2008 9:03am

1 Comment This question has been a reoccurring one since developing Interstitial Cystitis twenty five years ago. I wanted to share how I’ve learned to distinguish the two (most... we don’t need. Interstitial Cystitis is a chronic condition, there is no cure and it causes pain that most women would flip a coin if they had to decide between labor Read on »

Intravesical Hyaluronic Acid Study for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome shows success by Jill O. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 09 Mar 2011 2:04pm an approx. 52% response rate in IC patients. Not bad actually! – Jill O. Treatment of interstitial cystitis by intravesical instillation of hyaluronic acid: A prospective study... of hyaluronate acid instillation for treatment of interstitial cystitis (IC). From March 2008 to May 2009, a prospective study included 31 patients. We used the new definition of IC Read on »

New Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Videos - Is IC All In Your Head & Restroom Access by Jill O. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 14 Sep 2009 10:04pm New IC Videos - Is IC all in your heads? & Restroom Access I made the first video when after a patient called me with yet another tragic story of how she was told IC was all in her head… despite the fact that she had Hunner’s Ulcers. She was torturing herself thinking this was true… and I just had to speak out on th ... Read on »

Pepperoni Pizza - How The Bowel Can Trigger Bladder Pain and Interstitial Cystitis Flares by Jill O. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 24 Sep 2008 1:40pm “hears” pelvic pain. The discovery also opens up new treatment possibilities for “painful bladder syndrome,” or interstitial cystitis, a condition that primarily affects women... the tailbone. People with interstitial cystitis have bladder nerves that are constantly transmitting pain signals to the spinal cord: a steady beep, beep, beep. But when the colon Read on »

Childhood bladder problems and interstitial cystitis? by Jill O. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 09 Dec 2008 9:10pm with interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS) and community controls. The relationship between dysfunctional voiding and bowel symptoms in early life and the development of IC... Well, what can I say. I, for one, have had bladder symptoms since childhood. I had a severe bladder infection during the christmas holiday when I was in 7th grade that led Read on »