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What's a simple, cheap treatment for my interstitial cystitis?

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IC: There is no cheap simple cure for ic...It is a very complex condition that many people throw around in appropriately . There is no classic test, other conditions must be ruled out first.

Answered 6/12/2015

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Diet: Drink lots of water and cut out high acid content foods from your diet. Cut back on caffeine and alcohol.

Answered 3/7/2012

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Dr. Stephen Rodrigues answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Trigger point care: A new look at an old idea. Janet g. Travell, md a pain pioneer concluded that chronic tissue pain was caused by numerous trigger points in muscle fibers causing the muscles to contract compressing nerves, vessels and alter the flow of lymphatics. The pyramidalis and pelvic floor muscles are the cause. So this trigger pts release techniques and acupuncture! see files.

Answered 10/6/2014

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Diet change: Stay off caffiene. And go on a low acid diet.

Answered 11/22/2012

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