How many of you have it? What helps with your symptoms?
Posted by cantgiveupyet (Member # 8165) on :
I have it- physical therapy for pelvic floor dysfunction and sticking to the IC diet have helped me the most
Posted by riverspirit (Member # 19435) on :
Finding foods/substances that are triggers.
For example, for me, no "hot" herbs such as ginger or curried dishes or peppers/ salsa/etc.
I can have a small bit of cooked garlic, basil and some mediterranean herbs.
For me, avoiding tomatoes, most fruits, spicy foods, citrus/lemons, gluten, dairy, vinegar, sodas, all chemicals....well the list goes on. I don't eat out, but that isn't a problem for me.
Each person needs to find their own triggers.
Chemicals in detergents, body care products and home cleaning, etc. can cause a flare.
Going organic and bio-degradable as much as possible helps.
Cotton underwear.
Lots of water.
Sometimes with a flare, homeopathic cantharis 30x or Hylands Bladder Irritation formula can help.
Marshmallow root capsules or in a mild tea.
Apparently, lyme and co-infections can mimick or cause i.c.
Sending ease and peace....
Posted by mojo (Member # 9309) on :
Hello! I have a thread going that has some good info from nice people, too!
I practice a low acid/high alkaline diet and it has helped a lot - now I am in a flare and got some good ideas here.
They suggested Baking Soda or Alka Seltzer in a flare.
I would also reccomend low acid coffee if you have to have it (I do and I cold brew it - nothing tastes better!)
I only use non toxic products on my body, for cleaning and in the wash as recommended above.
Only white cotton undies - no bleach and double rinse. No soap on the vulva! Use organic or non bleached feminine hygiene (like Natra care, Seventh Generation, etc)
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :