The Interstitial Cystitis Survival Guide: Your Guide to the Latest Treatment Options and Coping Strategies

Format: Paperback Language: English ISBN: 1572242108 ISBN13: 9781572242104 Release Date: October 2000 Publisher: New Harbinger Publications Length: 248 Pages Weight: 1.10 lbs. Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0" If you are one of more than 700,000 American who suffers from interstitial cystitis (IC), you probably know its symptoms of recurring bladder pain and other discomforts can have a devastating impact on the quality of life--for both you and your family. Often misdiagnosed, IC sufferers are routinely put through a battery of unfamiliar tests, prescribed a variety of medications, or even encouraged to have surgical interventions. If you've experienced the medical system runaround or live in dread of your next IC flare-up, The Interstitial Surcvival Guide offers both real help and hope. This self-care guide is designed to uncomplicate the process and empower you to make sure you are getting the most appropriate treatment for your condition. Dr. Robert Moldwin, dire