 The use of food supplements has grown significantly in the past few years with the growth of quercetin based supplements. We've chosen to carry a few lines of supplements which have research based evidence that show effectiveness in reducing symptoms. To help you understand how each may work, we've included links to various speakers in our guest lectures. Before you decide to make a purchase, please review those lectures carefully. While I never intended to distribute supplements through the ICN, I made the decision to do so after several patients reported that they were told that there were no options for IC patients other than neuromodulation or extreme surgery. Hogwash! There are several options for patients to consider including a variety of medications (Elmiron, antihistamines, antidepressants, rescue instillations, etc.). For patients who have tried most therapies and are considering surgeries, food supplements may still be worth considering. Cystoprotek, for example, was shown to be effective in reducing symptoms for patients who had not responded to other therapies. You can review that study by clicking on the Algonot category below! - Jill Osborne, MA, Founder
Alaven Pharmaceuticals - Cystoprotek (USA rights only)
Algonot LLC - Algonot Plus and Prostaprotek.
AZO Products - Analgesic Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride
Desert Harvest - Desert Harvest Aloe products.
Farr Laboratories LLC - CystaQ, ProstaQ and Q-Urol
Global Sweet - Manno-Max D-Mannose
Neocell Corp - Pure HA - Natural Hyaluronic Acid
TwinLabs - L-Arginine.
Vitanica - Bladder Ease
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure
or prevent any disease.*
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From the Spring 2009 IC Optimist, this article discusses finding an IC friendly wine. The key is finding a low acid, low alcohol variety.
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From finding a restroom to going out to dinner only to discover that the restaurant to losing your doctor, IC patients have realistic worries. You might be concerned about running out of medications and/or surviving traveling. The great news is that with some planning, you can overcome and/or prevent these and MORE potential IC catastrophes. This article provides some great ideas that will ease your anxiety and give you a reason to get out of the house and go enjoy life!
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