81. AllRefer Health - Interstitial Cystitis - Support Groups (Resources - Interstiti interstitial cystitis Support Groups (Resources - interstitial cystitis, SupportGroup - interstitial cystitis) information center. http://health.allrefer.com/health/interstitial-cystitis-support-group-info.html

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82. National Kidney Foundation: A To Z Health Guide Welcome to the National Kidney Foundation s Kidney Learning System. http://www.kidney.org/atoz/atozItem.cfm?id=81

83. Interstitial Cystitis - Resources interstitial cystitis Association (ICA) 110 North Washington Street, Suite 340 interstitial cystitis Network (ICN) 4983 Sonoma Highway, Suite L http://healthcentral.com/ency/408/005108.html

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84. PSA, Interstitial Cystitis, The Impact Of Race On Prostate Cancer Prostatespecific antigen (PSA), interstitial cystitis and the impact of race onprostate cancer are three hot topics in urology, and the American http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=24888

85. Interstitial Cystitis: Newly Diagnosed Information to help you cope with your newly recognized condition. http://my.webmd.com/content/pages/20/104685.htm

WebMD Today Home WebMD News Center XML News via RSS Member Services WebMD University My WebMD Find a Physician Medical Info Check Symptoms Medical Library Health Tools Clinical Trials ... Women, Men, Lifestyle Who We Are About WebMD Site Map You are in All Conditions ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Bipolar Disorder Breast Cancer Cancer Cholesterol Management Dental Depression Diabetes Epilepsy Eye Health Heart Disease Hepatitis HIV/AIDS Hypertension Men's Conditions Mental Health Migraines/Headaches Multiple Sclerosis Osteoporosis Parkinson's Sexual Conditions Stroke Weight Control Women's Conditions Interstitial Cystitis Day One What Is It? How Do I Know I Have It? What Is the Treatment? 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor ... Get the Chronic Pain Newsletter Day One We're here to help. Have you recently learned you have interstitial cystitis? You're not alone. This condition affects 1 million Americans, 90% of them women. Chances are you've been suffering from pain in your pelvis and or bladder for quite some time before your doctor was able to give you this diagnosis. So you're probably feeling a mixture of relief now that you have a name for your condition and concern over what you should do now. There are things you can do to take control of the situation right now. You can make changes in your diet that can help lessen your discomfort, including drinking a lot of water. Water dilutes any irritants in your urine that can produce pain.

86. Interstitial Cysititis Use Acupuncture for interstitial cystitis. Over the last few years, I have seenmore and more people come to my clinic complaining of interstitial cystitis http://www.aaaom.org/Interstitial Cysititis.html

Use Acupuncture for Interstitial Cystitis Over the last few years, I have seen more and more people come to my clinic complaining of interstitial cystitis (let’s call it “IC”). Many of them were referred by friends with IC who have had a good response from acupuncture and herbs. Some of them were referred by their doctors. More than 700,000 Americans are estimated to have IC, and 90% of these are women. So what is IC? That’s a simple question, but the answer is difficult, because not much is known about the disease from a scientific point of view. Even describing it can be difficult, because people have different experiences with IC. Their symptoms can vary a lot. The most common symptoms are urgent and frequent urination, discomfort, and a feeling of pressure in the lower abdominal area. There can also be intense pain in the bladder, even in the whole pelvic area. Women with IC often experience with pain during sexual intercourse. Although there are a group of symptoms which can be called IC, there is no definitive test to identify IC, and the cause of the disease is unknown. Some scientists think that it may be an auto-immune response triggered by a bladder infection, or that it may have multiple causes. Because of this uncertainty, it often happens that a woman will suffer with IC for a long time, and never be diagnosed. After tests rule out urinary tract infections, or structural abnormalities of the pelvis, some women are told that it is just something in their mind and put on antidepressants. People with IC are often frustrated because they don’t get support from health professionals or from their family. And even if they finally are diagnosed with IC, they will be told by their doctor that there is no cure for it.

87. Bladder Control And Bladder Pain - Ortho Women's Health Learn more about interstitial cystitis (IC), a longterm inflammatory bladdercondition associated with bladder pain, bladder spasms, and bladder control http://www.orthowomenshealth.com/bladder/ic.html

Interstitial Cystitis Learn more: What is IC? What are the symptoms of IC? Who gets IC? What causes IC? ... How is IC treated? What is interstitial cystitis Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a long-term inflammatory condition of the bladder. On the inside of the urinary bladder, there is a mucous layer that lines and protects the bladder wall. In interstitial cystitis, the mucous layer is believed to be damaged. This allows toxins in the urine to irritate and inflame the bladder wall causing bladder pain. What are the symptoms of interstitial cystitis? The most common symptom of interstitial cystitis is unexplained pain and pressure in the bladder or pelvic/abdominal area. The bladder pain can range from dull and achy to sharp and excruciating. Additional symptoms of IC may include a sudden feeling of not having bladder control, such as the need to urinate or needing to urinate often. The symptoms of IC are similar to those of a urinary infection, except there is no infection. These symptoms, especially the pain, can come and go, feel like bladder spasms, can get worse during sexual intercourse, after eating certain foods, during emotional or physical distress, and during menstruation. Additional symptoms may develop, including:

88. Interstitial Cystitis: Definition And Much More From Answers.com interstitial cystitis What is interstitial cystitis (IC)? The urinary systemconsists of the kidneys, ureters,bladder, and urethra. http://www.answers.com/topic/interstitial-cystitis

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Diagnosis Medical Wikipedia Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping Interstitial cystitis Diagnosis Interstitial Cystitis What is interstitial cystitis (IC)? The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters,bladder, and urethra. The kidneys, a pair of purplish-brown organs,are located below the ribs toward the middle of the back. Thekidneys remove liquid waste from the blood in the form of urine,keep a stable balance of salts and other substances in the blood,and produce erythropoietin , a hormone that aids the formationof red blood cells. Narrow tubes called ureters carry urine fromthe kidneys to the bladder, a triangle-shaped chamber in the lowerabdomen. Like a balloon, the bladder's elastic walls relax andexpand to store urine and contract and flatten when urine is emptiedthrough the urethra. The typical adult bladder can store about1 1/2 cups of urine. Adults pass about a quart and a half of urine eachday. The amount of urine varies, depending on the fluids and foodsa person consumes. The volume formed at night is about half thatformed in the daytime. Normal urine is sterile. It contains fluids, saltsand waste products, but it is free of bacteria, viruses and fungi.The tissues of the bladder are isolated from urine and toxic substances by a coating that discourages bacteria from attaching and growing on the bladder wall.

89. Interstitial Cystitis - An Herbal Approach By Michael Moore What Since 90% of those with interstitial cystitis were and are women, the most frequent The organization she founded, the interstitial cystitis Foundation, http://www.swsbm.com/ManualsMM/ISCHerbs.txt

inflammation.Interstitial Cystitis - An Herbal Approach by Michael Moore What it is Interstitial cystitis is a chronic disorder of bladder function, characterized by frequent and urgent urination, and bladder and pelvic pain, aggravated as the bladder fills. It is yet another one of our chronic and subtle late-20th century health problems (like Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities), whose causes lay somewhere between iatrogenesis, environmental factors such as overt pollutants and covert xeno-estrogens, diminished dietary complexity resultant from centralization of food distribution and manufacture, and something akin to a cultural "Spirit Sickness". ALL of these disorders are to be found in the First World, with the United States having the vast majority of sufferers. Even a decade ago, those with such disorders as Epstein-Barr and Cytomegalovirus infections, as well as those with Interstitial Cystitis, were generally treated as if they were suffering from "yuppie burnout"...having spent too long in a fugue-state self examination...self-obsessed hypochondriacs that should simply get back to work and shut up. Since 90% of those with Interstitial Cystitis were and are women, the most frequent response was tranqs and other anti-anxiety agents. These women had "neurotic bladders", were probably neurotic themselves, and were best dealt with by shunting them over to the garbage collectors in psychiatry. It took the work of a physician-sufferer, Vicky Ratner, stubbornly educating her profession and the public about the disorder, to finally start to get medical recognition of the disease. The organization she founded, the Interstitial Cystitis Foundation, estimates that, as of 1995, the average person sees SEVEN physicians before the condition gets correctly diagnosed. To quote the ICF:"Interstitial Cystitis is generally caused by a chronic inflammation of the bladder wall, and produces symptoms that wax and wane. Scientists aren't certain what triggers the inflammatory process; suspects include previous infections; unidentified substances in the urine; defects in the cells lining the bladder; disorders of nerve functions; activation of mast cells, which play an important role in allergic reactions; or a combination of these factors. Whatever the cause, the affected bladder wall is hypersensitive to stimulation, and the presence of even a small amount of urine causes it to contract. As a result, discomfort is almost constant during flares of interstitial cystitis; pain and pressure are relieved only temporarily after responding to each urge to urinate." Although the condition can appear out of the blue in people who have had no urinary problems, it is more likely to occur in those who have endured several bouts with bladder disease. An estimated 70% of women with interstitial cystitis have a history of urinary-tract infections, and many report having had "childhood bladder problems." Treatment Philosophy Since Interstitial Cystitis is not a specific disease entity deriving from specific causes, but an end result, like arthritis, that can be reached through many pathways, the best Holistic approach is to FIRST strengthen metabolism through tonics, and then start using specific therapeutics UNTIL something works...trial and error. It is very likely that an approach that helps now may gradually stop working in a few months, so having several approaches is preferable. Using herbs alone is less beneficial that combining botanicals with TCM, nutritional counseling and bodywork. Medical procedures are similarly "pyramidal"..including water dilation of the bladder, instillation of DMSO, the use of tricyclic antidepressants, agents such as sodium pentosan polysulfate to alter the bladder mucosa, even, finally, various drastic resections, restructuring and even complete removal of the bladder (...surgeons WILL be surgeons...). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TONICS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - LIVER DEFICIENCY TINCTURE Mahonia (Oregon Grape) 2 parts Yellow Dock Root 2 parts Buckbean 2 parts Pleurisy Root 2 parts Blue Flag Root 1 part Ocotillo Bark 1 part Mix from tinctures, with Mahonia, Yellow Dock, Pleurisy Root and Blue Flag made from dry herb, and Buckbean (if possible) and Ocotillo (mandatory) made as fresh tinctures. Take 30 drops, morning, afternoon and before retiring. A constitutional tonic for those with catabolic, catecholamine or adrenergic excess. LIVER EXCESS TINCTURE Burdock Root FE 2 parts Dandelion Root FE 2 parts Milk Thistle Seeds 2 parts Larrea 1 part Tribulus (Puncture Vine) 1 part Mix from Burdock and Dandelion Fluidextracts (1:1 strength) strong Milk Thistle Seed Tincture (1:2, 75% alcohol), dry Larrea and Tribulus tinctures (1:5) Use 30-60 drops to 3X a day, and decrease protein and fat consumption by at least one third. A constitutional tonic for those with anabolic excess. LONG CYCLE TONIC Vitex 3 parts Devil's Club 2 parts Black Cohosh 2 parts Oregon Grape Root 2 parts Peony 2 parts Inmortal 2 parts Anemone (Pulsatilla) 1 part Mix as tinctures, since the Anemone MUST be made fresh, the Peony is BETTER fresh, the rest can or should be made dry. Use 30-60 drops (1 or 2 squirts) 2 or 3 times a day For symptoms that start just before menses, deriving from weak progesterone levels with a premature rise in estrogen before menstruation; the cycle is generally longer than 28 days. Problems also include rapid-onset water-retention, headaches, joint pain,and labile emotions. SHORT CYCLE TONIC Dandelion FE 3 parts Red Root tincture 3 parts Yellow Dock tincture 2 parts Yerba Mansa tincture 2 parts Bugleweed tincture 2 parts Ocotillo tincture 2 parts Celery Seed tincture 1 part Make from the fluidextract and tinctures Use 30-60 drops (1 or 2 squirts) 2 or 3 times a day For symptoms that may start a week before menses, with the estrogen phase short, the progesterone phase strong, and the anabolic dominance showing as late-night energy, sweating, irritability, craving for proteins and fats (but with poor digestion), pelvic congestion (aggravated by fatty foods), and premenstrual acne. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SINGLE STRATEGIES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1. Agents that improve the quality of bladder mucosa or mucus layer. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1a. Althea officinalis or A. rosea (Marshmallow Root or Hollyhock Root), 2 grams in tea, 4X a day as a suspended cold infusion. MOST LIKELY 1b. Ulmus rubra (Slippery Elm Bark), 2 grams in tea, 4X a day as a suspended cold infusion. LESS LIKELY 1c. Anemopsis californica (Yerba Mansa Root), 2 grams in tea, 4X a day as an infusion, hot or cold. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2. Agents that decrease pain or act as antispasmodics. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2a. Piper methysticum (Kava). Fresh root tincture, 30-50 drops in hot water, 4X a day. 2b. Cannabis sativa (Marijuana). Dry "Shake" tincture, 45-90 drops in hot water, 4X a day. (Illegal to possess, of course) 2c. Garrya sp. (Silk Tassel, Cuauachichic). 1-2 grams of VERY bitter tea, 3X a day as a hot infusion. 2d. Kalmia latifolia (Mountain Laurel). fresh plant tincture, 5-15 drops to 4X a day. (Use with care...a low dosage botanical that can be toxic in substantially larger dosages) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3. Agents to use as sitz baths. (urinating afterwards) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3a. Anemopsis californica (Yerba Mansa Leaf or Root) 3b. Ephedra spp. (Mormon Tea, American Ephedra) 3c. Stellaria media (Chickweed herb) 3d. Verbesina encelioides (Anil del Muerto) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4. Others. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4a. Psyllium seed as a dietary supplement. 4b. Echinacea angustifolia or E. pallida, to decrease tissue edema and damage. 4c. Mullein Root tea to strengthen trigone muscle in early stage incontinence. 4d. Lobelia inflata fresh herb tincture as a parasympathomimetic antispasmodic. 4e. Paeonia albiflora or P. brownii fresh root tincture to decrease concurrent reproductive irritability 4f. Nuphar lutea fresh root tincture to decrease general chronic pelvic irritability and

90. CBS 5 Green Bay: Interstitial Cystitis WFRV Channel 5 Green Bay. CBS Owned and Operated station. Your Official PackersStation. http://wfrv.com/localhealth/local_story_204150906.html

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91. ► Interstitial Cystitis - Support Group A medical encycopedia article on the topic interstitial cystitis - support group. http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/005108.htm

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Disease Nutrition Surgery Symptoms ... Tests Special Topics A B C D ... P Q R S T U ... Encyclopedia (English) Toggle English Spanish Interstitial cystitis - support group Overview Alternative Names: Support group - interstitial cystitis; Resources - interstitial cystitis Information: SUPPORT GROUPS FOR INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS Contact the Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA) for a local group. ICA 110 North Washington Street, Suite 340 Rockville, MD 20850 USA (800) HELP ICA http://www.ichelp.org National Association for Continence (formerly: Help for Incontinent People) P.O. Box 8310 Spartanburg, SC 29305 PHONE (864) 579-7900 FAX (864) 579-7902 http://www.nafc.org GENERAL INFORMATION: Support groups consist of people who have come together to share the common experiences and problems unique to their disease or condition. Support groups are organized to deal with four main sources of stress : mental or physical illness, addictive or obsessive behavior, personal crisis or life changes, and caring for disabled family members. In addition to being a place to meet people who share a common bond, self-help/support groups also help members in other ways. Through newsletters and regular contact with other people in similar situations, members receive up-to-date information regarding their disability and treatments that are available. Along with this sharing comes understanding and a sense of belonging. Research confirms that the coming together of people in trouble serves to increase self esteem, decrease

92. Interstitial Cystitis - Urological Disorders Health Guide interstitial cystitis (IC) is complex, chronic disorder characterized by an Diagnosing interstitial cystitis The diagnosis of IC in the general http://www.umm.edu/urology-info/intersti.htm

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Urological Disorders Urogenital Disorders... Analgesic Nephropathy Cystocele ... Site Index Related Resources Within UMM Urology Translate using Google to Spanish German French Italian Portuguese Urological Disorders Interstitial Cystitis (IC) What is interstitial cystitis (IC)? Interstitial cystitis (IC) is complex, chronic disorder characterized by an inflamed, or irritated, bladder wall. It can lead to scarring and stiffening of the bladder, decreased bladder capacity, glomerulations (pinpoint bleeding) and, in rare cases, ulcers in the bladder lining. IC may also be known as: painful bladder syndrome frequency-urgency-dysuria syndrome An estimated 500,000 people have IC, and about 90 percent of them are women. People of any age can be affected with IC, although it is rare in children. About two-thirds of patients are in their 20's, 30's, or 40's. There is no evidence that the disorder is hereditary, or genetically passed from parent to child. What are some of the types of IC?

93. Interstitial Cystitis interstitial cystitis (IC) is a challenging disorder, one that requires the patient, What are the risk factors for interstitial cystitis? http://cms.clevelandclinic.org/urology/body.cfm?id=119

94. Interstitial Cystitis interstitial cystitis Updated January 19, 2005 interstitial cystitis Association.Researched by NOAH Contributing Editor NOAH Team http://www.noah-health.org/en/kidver/kidney/specific/interstitial.html

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95. Interstitial Cystitis - VeterinaryPartner.com - A VIN Company! interstitial cystitis (cystitis simply means inflammed bladder) is a human Humans with interstitial cystitis show an increase in sensory nerve numbers http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&C=&A=651&SourceID=42

96. Interstitial Cystitis Urology Bladder Cystitis Interstitial. Shows decreased bladder capacity;Not specific for interstitial cystitis. Cystoscopy http://www.fpnotebook.com/URO1.htm

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97. Female Interstitial Cystitis: Chronic Pelvic Pain, Diagnosis And Misdiagnosis Differential Diagnosis interstitial cystitis vs Gynecologic Pelvic Pain DiagnosingChronic Pelvic Pain of Bladder Origin (interstitial cystitis) http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/3070

Register Log In September 9, 2005 Female Interstitial Cystitis: Chronic Pelvic Pain, Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis CME Lee Shulman, MD Disclosures Release Date: May 21, 2004 Valid for credit through May 21, 2005 This activity has expired. CME in this activity indicates that it was developed according to ACCME guidelines and was certified for credit by one or more accredited CME or CE providers. Medscape cannot attest to the timeliness of expired CME activities. This CME activity "Female Interstitial Cystitis: Chronic Pelvic Pain, Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis" was originally offered as a roundtable discussion certified for CME. Contents of This CME Activity This program is offered in two formats. Please choose one of the versions: Flash Version (A multimedia presentation with synchronized audio, slides and transcript.) Note: Macromedia's Flash Player 5 plug-in is required to view the Flash version. Download the Macromedia Flash Player 5 plug-In: OR Slides with transcript and RealAudio: Female Interstitial Cystitis: Chronic Pelvic Pain, Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis by Lee Shulman, MD Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Case History Differential Diagnosis: Interstitial Cystitis vs Gynecologic Pelvic Pain Diagnosing Chronic Pelvic Pain of Bladder Origin (Interstitial Cystitis) Elmiron (Pentosan Polysulfate): A Treatment for Interstitial Cystitis Efficacy of Pentosan Polysulfate in Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis Pentosan Polysulfate Prescribing Information and Conclusions These educational activities, certified by accredited providers, were not prepared by Medscape's editors, but are made available on our site as a service to our audience. Authors are routinely instructed by the provider to disclose significant financial relationships and mention of investigational drugs and unapproved indications. Medscape has received a fee for posting these activities. Direct questions or comments to:

98. Can Interstitial Cystitis Overlap With Nonbacterial Prostatitis? Diagnosis And M interstitial cystitis Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis Diagnosis and Treatment Optionsin Chronic Prostatitis/interstitial cystitis http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/3071

Register Log In September 9, 2005 Can Interstitial Cystitis Overlap With Nonbacterial Prostatitis? Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis CME Robert Moldwin, MD Disclosures Release Date: May 21, 2004 Valid for credit through May 21, 2005 This activity has expired. CME in this activity indicates that it was developed according to ACCME guidelines and was certified for credit by one or more accredited CME or CE providers. Medscape cannot attest to the timeliness of expired CME activities. This CME activity is based on transcripts and slides of presentations as delivered by the faculty at the "Can Interstitial Cystitis Overlap With Nonbacterial Prostatitis? Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis" was originally offered as a roundtable discussion certified for CME. Contents of This CME Activity This program is offered in two formats. Please choose one of the versions: Flash Version (A multimedia presentation with synchronized audio, slides and transcript.) Note: Macromedia's Flash Player 5 plug-in is required to view the Flash version. Download the Macromedia Flash Player 5 plug-In: OR Slides with transcript and RealAudio: Can Interstitial Cystitis Overlap With Nonbacterial Prostatitis? Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis

99. BBC - Health - Ask The Doctor - Cystitis - Interstitial Dr Trisha Macnair discusses the effects of chronic, interstitial cystitis. http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/ask_the_doctor/cystitis.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index FRIDAY 9th September 2005 Text only BBC Homepage Lifestyle Health ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Interstitial cystitis I've been suffering from cystitis for about six months. I try to drink a lot of water and take cranberry tablets daily but can't shift it. I've taken two courses of antibiotics and am reluctant to take them again. Kelly, 24 Dr Trisha Macnair responds Cystitis is a miserable condition, so coping with six months of it requires heroic effort - well done! Two courses of antibiotics should be enough to deal with any bacterial cause (presuming that your doctor tested the urine for infection to check which antibiotics were appropriate), although sometimes resistant bacteria can persist. There are other, less common causes of cystitis and your doctor should rule these out. You may have interstitial cystitis I suspect that rather than an acute infection requiring antibiotics, you may have a condition called interstitial cystitis. This is a chronic condition where the bladder wall becomes inflamed, causing all the symptoms often ascribed to an infection - the urgent need to pass urine frequently, pain and so on. These symptoms usually have to have been present for at least nine months before the diagnosis is made. Interstitial cystitis is a newly recognised condition - for decades it was given scant credibility and dismissed in some reports as a condition of 'hysterical women', despite the fact that many thousands of women suffer from the symptoms. Only in the past 15 years has it been found to be a very real, physical problem.

100. The Original International Interstitial Cystitis Patient Network - IICPN Founded in 1999, the International IC Patient Network is the first collaborativeglobal project uniting interstitial cystitis, painful bladder syndrome and http://www.interstitial-cystitis.org/

Welcome: The International Interstitial Cystitis Patient Network (IICPN) was the first collaborative global IC project uniting patients from throughout the world. Founded in 1999, our goal is to We collaborate informally on annual public relations, research and fund raising campaigns and the development of international IC conferences and events. Most importantly, we assist new national IC groups in joining our cause, support for patients and medical care providers. Our Mission: As independent groups, we now recognize that diagnosis and treatment approaches vary widely throughout the world. Some countries still do not recognize IC as a medical condition. By collaborating in a neutral independent international IC team , we believe that we can unify and strengthen IC activities in several regions of the world, as well as to establish new outreach efforts in new countries. Our Goals: To develop consistency and promote quality of information provided by IC programs world wide To collaborate on annual public relations, research and fund raising campaigns

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