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Interstitial Cystitis Network produces a wide variety of written materials for both patients and medical care providers. From our IC Optimist quarterly patient information magazine to our ICN Special Reports, we hope that these will help you better understand IC and how to manage it on a daily basis. One special point of pride for us is the publication My Mom Has IC: A Painful Bladder Story, which provides a funny, light hearted way for parents to explain IC to their children. As always, we welcome all ideas and suggestions on new resource materials that you think would help you explain IC to family and friends! Please email your suggestions to me personally at: jill@ic-network.com
IC OPTIMIST MAGAZINE
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IC Optimist - Fall 2011
If you were considering having a medical device, would you want to know what the potential risks as well as benefits are? Patients considering InterStim might be surprised to learn that 500 adverse event reports can be found in the FDA database, including 22 fatality reports. In our lead story, we explore the issues and suggest that an independent review panel to investigate. With the holiday season fast approaching, we share our favorite IC holiday recipes, a new cookbook AND Stacey Shannon offers a fabulous article on money saving tips that will still allow you to enjoy a memorable and joyful holiday season. Shelia Ricks shares her disability success story and Nicole McDonald offers a unique insight into IC. Lastly, health educator Tom Robinson reminds us of the most important coping strategy of all, self-compassion!
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If you were considering having a medical device, would you want to know what the potential risks as well as benefits are? Patients considering InterStim might be surprised to learn that 500 adverse event reports can be found in the FDA database, including 22 fatality reports. In our lead story, we explore the issues and suggest that an independent review panel to investigate. With the holiday season fast approaching, we share our favorite IC holiday recipes, a new cookbook AND Stacey Shannon offers a fabulous article on money saving tips that will still allow you to enjoy a memorable and joyful holiday season. Shelia Ricks shares her disability success story and Nicole McDonald offers a unique insight into IC. Lastly, health educator Tom Robinson reminds us of the most important coping strategy of all, self-compassion!
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IC Optimist - Summer 2011
This summer issue of the IC Optimist is traditionally dedicated to sharing the latest IC research presented at the AUA conference and this year we're focusing on new, exciting potential treatments currently under study. Honey, for example, was found not only to have a beneficial effect on the bladder wall but another study found that sugar, when added to an antibiotic, helped to clear up more stubborn infections. We've interviewed Dr. Eliot Lander about his stem cell therapy research. September is IC Awareness Month and we've included a kit that you can use from home to help spread awareness that IC is real and treatable. Two IC patients share lovely stories about adoption and creating an IC friendly birthday celebration. Bev Laumann shares two flavorful fish recipes. Also included are self help tips and the latest consumer alerts.
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This summer issue of the IC Optimist is traditionally dedicated to sharing the latest IC research presented at the AUA conference and this year we're focusing on new, exciting potential treatments currently under study. Honey, for example, was found not only to have a beneficial effect on the bladder wall but another study found that sugar, when added to an antibiotic, helped to clear up more stubborn infections. We've interviewed Dr. Eliot Lander about his stem cell therapy research. September is IC Awareness Month and we've included a kit that you can use from home to help spread awareness that IC is real and treatable. Two IC patients share lovely stories about adoption and creating an IC friendly birthday celebration. Bev Laumann shares two flavorful fish recipes. Also included are self help tips and the latest consumer alerts.
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IC Optimist - Spring 2011
This issue of the IC Optimist introduces the concept of an IC Diva. With strength, courage and a wee bit of an attitude, we live our lives with neither regret nor apology. Rather, we celebrate life and try to live it to its fullest. New ICN contributor Nyeema has written a brilliant, funny and inspirational story that will inspire you to fulfill your divahood! We love it. We discuss, indepth, the new AUA Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of IC/BPS. Did you know that exercise can reduce pain?? IC writer Stacey Shannon shares the latest fitness tips. Wendy Cohan RN has released a fabulous new book covering holistic treatments for IC and shares an article with us exploring the role of gluten sensitivities and the bladder. Is the cost of Elmiron driving you to bankruptcy? We share ideas and tips to reduce the cost and, if necessary, try other more affordable medications.
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IC Optimist - Spring 2011 - PDF FILE DOWNLOAD (Instant Access After Purchase)
This issue of the IC Optimist introduces the concept of an IC Diva. With strength, courage and a wee bit of an attitude, we live our lives with neither regret nor apology. Rather, we celebrate life and try to live it to its fullest. New ICN contributor Nyeema has written a brilliant, funny and inspirational story that will inspire you to fulfill your divahood! We love it. We discuss, indepth, the new AUA Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of IC/BPS. Did you know that exercise can reduce pain?? IC writer Stacey Shannon shares the latest fitness tips. Wendy Cohan RN has released a fabulous new book covering holistic treatments for IC and shares an article with us exploring the role of gluten sensitivities and the bladder. Is the cost of Elmiron driving you to bankruptcy? We share ideas and tips to reduce the cost and, if necessary, try other more affordable medications.
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