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Once diagnosed with interstitial cystitis do u have it for the rest of ur life?
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See answer: Interstitial cystitis (ic) is a chronic condition and diagnosis of exclusion of unknown cause characterized by bladder pain. It can certainly relapse off and on, but at times treatment can be curative for long periods of time as well.
Answered 9/2/2013
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