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Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on dealing with intersitial cystitis (ics).

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Ignore: Water, water, drink dilute your urine, much less irritating pee.

Answered 6/2/2017

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Ignore: Avoid caffeine, alcohol and acidic foods. Antibiotics only if culture positive.

Answered 5/19/2014

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Dr. Craig Smith answered

Specializes in Urology

Ignore: If refractory frequency, urgency and pelvic pain are present, IC until proven otherwise.

Answered 11/28/2014

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Dr. Craig Smith answered

Specializes in Urology

Ignore: If neg. w/u and refractory frequency, urgency, pelvic pain then IC until proven otherwise.

Answered 11/28/2014

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