You are probably wondering, "What in the world is Polymyalgia?" Well, up until a couple of years ago, I had never heard of it myself. My husband suffers from this and last week he had another flare up. His symptoms mimic … [Read more...] about Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Chronic Illnesses
Interstitial Cystitis & Symptoms
When I was first diagnosed with I.C., my symptoms were very bad. I was in constant pain that was excruciating, the pressure and pain in my pelvic area was so bad I could hardly walk, and it burnt constantly when I would … [Read more...] about Interstitial Cystitis & Symptoms
Interstitial Cystitis or Endometriosis?
I am interested to know if anyone who suffers from Interstitial Cystitis also has Endometriosis, or if anyone has been misdiagnosed with having one, but actually has the other disease. I know that both diseases have some … [Read more...] about Interstitial Cystitis or Endometriosis?
Are You SAD?
Do you suffer from SAD? Not sure what SAD is? SAD is Seasonal Affective Disorder and it affects nearly half a million people. SAD is a type of winter depression that affects its victims during the months of September … [Read more...] about Are You SAD?
Woman Gets $2 Millon – IC Malpractice Suit
In February of this year, a federal judge awarded $2 million to a military family after a woman had a hysterectomy unnecessarily following a wrong diagnosis. The judge ruled that the 32-year-old Army wife and mother of two … [Read more...] about Woman Gets $2 Millon – IC Malpractice Suit
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
If you suffer with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, you know as well as I that it is one of the most irritating symptom of Fibromyalgia. It is reported that 60% of persons with IBS also have Fibromyalgia. As many as 70% of … [Read more...] about Irritable Bowel Syndrome
IC, or Painful Bladder Disorder, Medical Breakthrough?
Researchers at the University of Maryland along with investigators at the National Cancer Institute have completed the first description of a toxin known as antiproliferative factor (APF). This toxin is found in the urine of … [Read more...] about IC, or Painful Bladder Disorder, Medical Breakthrough?
A Physician’s Take On Interstitial Cystitis
Dr. Walt Stoll (see bio. below) has a different take on Interstitial Cystitis than a lot of doctors. I found the information that I have listed below very interesting! Interstitial Cystitis is usually treated by repeated … [Read more...] about A Physician’s Take On Interstitial Cystitis
Living With Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial Cystitis is a very painful, debilitating chronic illness that unfortunately, there is no cure and the cause cannot be found as of this time. I believe that Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, and IC Disease are all … [Read more...] about Living With Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial Cystitis – Symptoms
I was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis two years ago, but my urologist believes that I have had this all of my life. When I look back over medical records since childhood, I was at the doctor's office quite frequently … [Read more...] about Interstitial Cystitis – Symptoms