The IC Optimist is your source for the latest IC news and practical self-help strategies. This expanded issue of the Spring 2008 IC Optimist includes: (1) The International IC Experience - IC physicians and patients from nine countries share their experience in diagnosing and treating IC from various points around the globe, including CANADA, SOUTH AFRICA, CROATIA, SWEDEN, JAPAN, NEW ZEALAND, GERMANY, FRANCE and the NETHERLANDS. You'll find quotes and comments from many of the best IC researchers around the world in this cover story written by IC author Stacey Shannon. (2) Why Weight Gain (or Loss) Occurs in IC: Strategies That You Can Use Today To Control Your Weight - IC Author Bev Laumann explains why it's fairly common for IC'ers to gain weight with IC and offers some great strategies and recipes that you can use to help control yours. Whether you've gained weight OR lost weight, this article can help. (3) The Unhealthiest Drink In America will, we hope, serve as a wake up call for those many drinks and beverages sold that can lead to a dramatic increase in calorie consumption and weight gain. I mean, honestly, would you really eat 11 candy bars in one sitting?? Some drinks give you that same amount of sugar. Yikes! (4) Three Success Stories with Urg 101 - This new therapy under development is currently showing great promise as it completes the clinical trial process. A rescue instillation, the preliminary studies for Urg 101 showed success in reducing the symptoms of IC in patients of all ages. (5) The Latest IC Research (6) IC & Pregnancy: It Can Be Done" IC patient Melanie Bragin shares her journey through a successful pregnancy! She will inspire patients who are considering pregnancy and offers solid tips to help find medical care, consider treatments, forming a good medical care team and more. (7) ICN Resource Guide - An updated catalog of the many resources currently available to patients around the world! 36 pages Publisher: IC Network   0% Details   SKU ICOsp08e Weight 0.25 lbs Price: $8.00 Options   Quantity 1 (this product is downloadable) Add to cart

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