IC Optimist - Spring 2007 Edition by EMAIL - Interstitial Cystitis Network Mail Order Division

In this issue of the IC Optimist, the ICN's quarterly magazine dedicated to IC/PBS and its related conditions.

(1) New, Emerging Therapies for IC: An Interview With Dr. Robert Moldwin - This exceptionally long, eight page interview is with one of the most important IC clinicians and shares his thoughts on IC diagnosis and treatment. He shares his insight into new therapies currently emerging and also provides commentary on older therapies, such as DMSO, that are now falling out of favor. He also discusses the treatment of Hunner's Ulcers. The author of the IC Survival Guide, Dr. Moldwin's generosity and compassion towards the IC patient is legendary and this article provides superb information.

(2) About Eosinophilic Cystitis by Stacey Shannon - Eosinophilic Cystitis is a very rare form of cystitis that is often confused with IC. Patients struggling with EC find diagnosis easy but treatment far more challenging.

(3) IC Research News - Two important studies have been released this spring. Patients considering pregnancy will find a study by Dr. Deborah Erickson especially helpful as they consider the safety of medication use during their pregnancy. Still another study shares a rare complication to hydrodistention, bladder necrosis, that may be related to the use of silver nitrate during the procedure.

(4) Clinical Trial Announcements - Three studies of interest to ICer's including a pain study, CellCept and the MaGIC study.

(5) FDA Warnings and Recalls - Two medications often used by IC patient (Detrol & Zelnorm)

(6) Fresh Tastes by Bev: Sometimes I Feel Like A Nut - Bev Laumann shares yet another superb article on the IC diet, this one discussing the pros and cons of nuts and their allergic and/or irritation potential to the bladder. She also provides two great new recipes!

(7) 'I Need Help With This Pain' by Frannie Rose - In yet another uplifting and encouraging feature, Frannie offers support for patients struggling with pain and ideas on how they can better manage that pain. Frannie is the author of 'Fixing Frannie' and one of our favorite columnists.

(8) Bathroom Giggles: The Ladies Room - A hysterical yet so common experience. You can all relate to this one and get a great laugh too!

24 pages

Published by the Interstitial Cystitis Network

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