I was diagnosed with IC in march of 2007 via potassium sensitivity test. Since then I have improved greatly, and the better I get the more my symptoms fall in line with PFD and chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome rather than IC. When I first started having symptoms, that was also the case...it was only when my symptoms went untreated and spiraled out of control that my symptoms pointed to IC.
I was wondering if there is anyone in the boards who has been diagnosed with IC and subsequently found that , while their bladder may have been a source of pain, their symptoms ultimately originated in the nerves and musculature of the pelvis.
Also, how did you receive the diagnosis of IC?
IC VS CPPS
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cadyfatcat
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IC VS CPPS
Age: 23 | Onset Age: 20 | Symptoms:pelvic floor tension, spasms with intercourse, frequency and urgency, general pelvic discomfort | Helped By: Physical Therapy, TCAs, Elmiron (i think), diazepam | Worsened By: Lots of food triggers, stress, siting for long periods, cold
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strobers
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Re: IC VS CPPS
To be honest, I think IC/CPPS/PDF is basically the same thing, but with different symptoms for each individual, that in turn affect them differently as well. What everyone has in common is some type/level of neuro-muscular issue going on that affects all the organs/muscles/nerves in the vicinity of the pelvic area.
Age: 46 | Onset Age: 45 | Symptoms: "gotta go to the bathroom feeling almost constantly, even after I go." Raw/irritated feeling mainly when sitting down. | Helped By: Following IC diet, Alo Vera caps, Cod Liver Oil, Flax seed oil, very warm baths, stretching, relaxation tapes, Yoga and meditation, | Worsened By: citrus fruits, chilie, old cheeses, coffee, alcohol, stress, anxiety, obsessing on the problem.