Please share an interesting fact about dealing with intersitial cystitis (ics).

Antihistamines: Antihistamines such as Zyrtec, Allegra, Claritin, or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can help treat irritative symptoms.

Ignore: Dietary modifications, limit intake of foods containing acids, tyramine and artificial sweeteners.

Carbonated: Carbonated drinks can irritate the bladder.

Exposure: Exposure to cold can cause diuresis.

Alcohol: Alcohol and caffeine are bladder irritants.

Learning: Learning to manage stress can improve symptoms.

Ignore: Behavioral modification such as limiting certain foods/drinks may help immensely so try them out.

Ignore: ICS is often worsened by foods, so keeping a food/symptom diary may help identify triggers.

Ignore: Food restrictions really do seem to help, especially when you are first diagnosed.

Ignore: Intercourse can trigger interstitial cystitis.

Ignore: Avoid dehydration. Empty bladder frequently. Avoid urinary infection. Empty bladder completely.

Ignore: Diet has a huge impact on symptoms. Be aware of what you eat and drink.

Interstitial: Interstitial cystitis: also called bladder pain syndrome or IC/BPS.

Interstitial: Interstitial cystitis: chronic inflammation of muscle layers of bladder with unknown cause!

Interstitial: Interstitial cystitis: may be associated with urgency, frequency, night-time urinating!

Interstitial: Interstitial cystitis: common symptom can be painful sexual intercourse, suprapubic pain.