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How to know if you have an ic flare up or uti?
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UTI: Will grow bacteria, ic flare up - no bacteria on culture.
Answered 9/15/2013
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Tough: You need to have your urine checked for bacteria to determine if this is an ic flare or a bacterial bladder infection.
Answered 2/2/2015
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