New Urine Test for Diagnosing IC Awaiting Patent

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Posted: 04/13/2010 10:21:12 PM
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Synopsis: New Urine Test for Diagnosing IC Awaiting Patent

Based upon the research of Susan Keay (Univ. of Maryland) who discovered the Antiproliferative Factor (APF) in the urine of IC patients, a new method for diagnosing IC may be soon available. Led by Sonia L. Planey, Asst. Professor of Biochemistry at The Commonwealth Medical College, the APF biomarker can be detected in as little as 30 minutes with a simple urine sample and at a much lower cost to patients. Best of all, it may eliminate the need for more invasive procedures such as hydrodistention. A provisional patent is pending for their findings: Cell-Based Detection of APF for Diagnosis of Interstitial Cystitis.

We do not know when this will be available for general use. Further research is still being conducted to test for its accuracy and effectiveness. Dr. Planey will be working with OB/Gyn physicians in Northeastern Pennsylvania to conduct that testing.

Comments on New Urine Test for Diagnosing IC Awaiting Patent

Letthispass

04/16/2010 01:06:48 AM
This would be awesome... hope that it works.

betty76

04/19/2010 06:33:38 PM
I think that would be great - alot of people don't think IC is real because there's not a blood test or urine test.

Judy

05/31/2010 08:28:41 AM
I read where a past President's wife had a mysterious disease and couldn't appear in public. I wondered if it wasn't IC or similar immune disease. How many people suffered in silence in the past only to be told it was mental, etc.?

Now this test may help diagnose IC. Hope so.

Theresa J.

06/11/2010 09:12:20 PM
It would be great to have an accurate testing for early diagnosis ...but the hydrodistention was very helpful for me. It relieved my pain significantly. Now I am going to PT in hopes to stop the pelvic muscle spasms. Now those hurt! Relaxation has helped along with heat and warm baths.

LORENA C.

06/12/2010 03:06:44 AM
I'm new to this site and maybe this question has been raised. I was diagnosed with IC in 2003 after a cystoscopy. I've stopped seeing a urologist four years ago. I just live with this thorn in my flesh (figure of speech). But is it dangerous to ignore the leukocytes in the urine over the years? Can these white blood cells damage our kidneys sooner or later?

ICN Response: The key to getting IC under control is to catch it early and that is what you are NOT doing. In our opinion, we think that it's important that you never stop trying to help calm, soothe and treat your bladder, whether it be with traditional medications (i.e. such as hydroxyzine) or alternative supplements (i.e. Cystoprotek, CystaQ, etc.). If you allow it to progress, it could be that much harder to treat. At a minimum, check in with your urologist at least once a year to discuss your bladder, see if new treatments have emerged, etc. etc. Hopefully, you are still following the diet.. which we believe is vital. The patients that we see get much are the ones who are still drinking even one cup of coffee or soda a day due, in great likelihood, to the constant, profound irritation it creates in the bladder wall.

Sheila

06/26/2010 03:01:08 AM
I have had this Interstitial Cystitis for a few years, it took the doctor's seven years to find it. It was terrible when I first got it and I was on Elmiron for a couple of years, until it's side effect were so bad that I could not take it. My Dr. put me on CystaQ, when I told him I was not using anything, he said it never goes away and I have to take something so it has been CystaQ. I only take one a day and I do drink soda, but only Root beer and my \Dr. said that Starbucks coffee decaf is the best for my condition. SO far I have been doing ok, even thouth I still lose urine while standing sometimes but it could be my foods like Mexican or reg. coffee I sometime mix with my decaf. But I pray I never get it back. I was getting DSMO treatments that worked very well, I know there difficult for some people to get, but I got use to them. I should get another one just in case, since I have been depressed lately. I never heard about CystoProtek, I will have to ask my Dr. about this one. Good luck to you all, keep fighting and watch your diets!

Lisa G.

09/12/2010 04:11:17 PM
Oh, I hope it is soon!

Mary Ann W.

02/02/2011 02:35:15 PM
I have had IC for over 15 years and still suffer from its effects but not so bad as in the beginning. Suffering through several DSMO's, cystostomies, and other efforts to relieve a severe case of IC, I have finally learned to live with it and participate in any activities I enjoy. It would be wonderful if this new venture works, especially for those new to the situation.
Best of luck
Mary Ann W.

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