Researchers Pinpoint Possible Cause for IC

Male pelvic pain, prostatitis, IC
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Researchers Pinpoint Possible Cause for IC

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linked to on the IC-network, feel free to move this to the news section

http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/catfic.htm

sounds to me like it could be a reason why some people are predisposed to being more anxious and stressed than others, thus clenching the pelvic muscles
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Where a cat spends much of its time may influence its chances of developing the disease.

"Cats restricted to indoor living are some five times more likely to develop urinary problems than cats that are allowed outdoors," Buffington said. "I'm not debating whether cats should be housed indoors or outdoors, but owners who choose to keep their cat inside should create an enriched, stimulating environment for their pet.

Boredom may stress house cats, so owners need to make sure their cats have an environment that is engaging and interesting
I wonder what the equivalent advice for humans would be?
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I wonder what the equivalent advice for humans would be?
It would probably be something like not sitting on your arse all day doing a boring job and especially not in a confined space (office/driving).

Interesting that adrenal function should again be mentioned.
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Age: 39. | Onset Age: 30. Onset Date: January 2002. Symptoms (back then): Supra-pubic pain, back pain, urinary frequency, urgency and difficulty, weak stream, nocturia, (and variously) chronic fatigue, IBS. Current symptoms: more frequent than normal, but pretty much under control. Current amelioration: Xatral 10mg, Mirtazapine 30mg. | Worsened By: Stress, binge drinking, strained bowel movements, bloating, sitting on hard surfaces, jogging, and regularly - THE WINTER!

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Richard.N wrote:It would probably be something like not sitting on your arse all day doing a boring job and especially not in a confined space (office/driving).
I think a better word than "boring" is "stressful".

The mention of adrenal glands may explain the link to CFS.
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I think a better word than "boring" is "stressful"
Can be the same thing. Read recently that boredom is stressful.
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Age: 39. | Onset Age: 30. Onset Date: January 2002. Symptoms (back then): Supra-pubic pain, back pain, urinary frequency, urgency and difficulty, weak stream, nocturia, (and variously) chronic fatigue, IBS. Current symptoms: more frequent than normal, but pretty much under control. Current amelioration: Xatral 10mg, Mirtazapine 30mg. | Worsened By: Stress, binge drinking, strained bowel movements, bloating, sitting on hard surfaces, jogging, and regularly - THE WINTER!

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