IC Optimist - Spring 09 By Email - Interstitial Cystitis Network Mail Order Division

The IC Optimist is your source for the latest IC news and practical self-help strategies. This expanded issue of the Spring 2009 IC Optimist includes:

(1) ICN Editorial - On Faith
ICN President Jill Osborne tackles the controversial topic of religious persecution of IC patients, particularly those who face criticism at home. We must let our voice be heard. IC isn't a spiritual condition. It is not the result of not being a specific faith nor is it punishment for past sins. It is ONLY and SIMPLY a medical condition. With strength and courage, we must let our voice be heard. IC patients deserve support and compassion, not blame or accusation.

(2) Feature Story - The Treatment and Mistreatment of Chronic "Urgency and Frequency."
IC patient advocate kay Zakariasen MA and Jennifer Hill MD release the results of their study on the treatment and mistreatment of chronic bladder symptoms, particularly the use of older, outdated and/or potentially harmful therapies such as urethral dilations and silver nitrate.

(3) Feature Story - She's Having A Baby: One Woman's Story With Pregnancy
IC writer Stacey Shannon had exciting news to share this Spring. She's pregnant with her first child and is contributing a pregnancy journal to share her story. We are blissfully happy for her.

(4) Feature Story - Finding an IC Friendly Wine
If you've missed drinking an occasional glass of wine, take hope. There are low acid, low alcohol wines that are more bladder friendly. Having grown up in the Wine Country, Jill Osborne shares a glimpse of the science of wine making, suggests lower in acid wine varieties (Got Merlot?) and why visiting the wine country is a great trip even for those who don't drink wine at all.

(5) The Latest IC Research
A new prevalence study was released this Spring which suggests that between 3 and 6% of women in the USA have IC. A new therapy for Hunner's ulcers shows great promise. Shockwave therapy was found helpful in reducing symptoms of prostatitis.

(6) IC in the News
An IC research foundation is devastated in the Bernie Madoff Scandal & IC received prime time TV coverage!

(7) Developing Your IC Elevator Speech
Do you have a quick, five minute explanation of IC that you could share with an elevator ride with a producer on the Oprah show or Sixty Minutes???

(8) Put Some Spring In Your Step
ICN Yvette continues her exercise series with a great article on walking, a truly IC friendly exercise form!

(9) Great Ways With Eggs - A Fresh Tastes Column by Bev Laumann
Bev Laumann, author of "A Taste of the Good Life: A Cookbook for an IC Diet" shares another great column on the IC diet, including several tasty recipes

(10) I Refuse To Wear Granny Panties - A Self-Help Tip of the Month

As well as the newest IC resources in the ICN Shop.

28 pages
Released June 1, 2009

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