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How I dealt with IC
by: Jennifer on Thu, Sep 18 2008

After having IC for 8 years and doing everything that the doc told me to do, and taking all of the pain meds. Which by the way was the only thing that actually did help (which is sad to admit). I finally decided to do something a little out of my ordinary. I decided to try an herbal remedy that was suggested to me. I was very skeptical because me and herbs just don’t click. hahaha. But, on the flip side there was a guarantee with them so I figured what did I have to lose. If I took them and they worked than super, if I took them and they didn’t work than I got my money back. So I tried them and sure enough within the first 3 weeks alot of my IC pain started to subside.

I started to sleep better and the flair ups were not as severe. So guess what? I am now a true believer in what I am now taking and yes, I do sell it but I do not push anyone into buying it from me or push anyone into being a distributor. I just would like everyone to at least experience what I did so that they can find out for themselves that there is hope out there. It may not be the same Herbal remedy that I take but, it is worth a try. It is worth checking into.

I am not a good sales woman as you can tell by reading and to be honest I don’t push the product much at all because it is a pyramid product and the only person that is getting rich is the person that is above me. But, do believe me. The product did work for me and it may work for you. It also helped with alot of my other ailments. Joint pain (from being in a severe car accident,pms, headaches, and I also lost 20 pounds within the first 3 months of taking it. Wasn’t even trying to do that! Worked out good for me.

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Mon, Jan 18 2010
LorK- Thank you for responding to me. Like I said I prefer alternative meds but right now I am at a point where I will do anything to feel better. ...Read
Mon, Jan 18 2010
Irma, My urologist has me on Oxybutynin 5mg 1x/day & Cytotec 100mcg 4x/day ( this one you cannot take if you are or plan on becoming pregnant thou...Read
Tue, Jan 12 2010
Thank you Lori. I am not on any meds right now. For a month I have been taking an alternative med called UroLogic but it doesn't seem to be working....Read
Tue, Jan 12 2010
Irma, I responded back in Sept. asking Jennifer the same question for the herbal remedy however, she never replied so I don't know if she doesn't go ...Read
Tue, Jan 12 2010
I have had severe IC symptoms for almost 6 months straight. Frequency almost every 30 minutes and severe pelvic pain if I have to hold it. Three urolo...Read

September 2008

Just want to give up =( - by Jenn - (Mon, Sep 29 2008)
So I am 25 and was diagnosed with IC in March I have had these symptoms for three years my gyno thought for the last three years that it was my cervix hanging low because I had three children. Well that was not the case, I had the surgery in March to determine whether or not I did in fact have IC and low and behold I did. [more..]
my life with ic - by asc - (Mon, Sep 22 2008)
I just found out I have IC, My life has been bad, the doctor I went to does not listen to me, I am in so much pain,, so much pain,.. [more..]
How I dealt with IC - by Jennifer - (Thu, Sep 18 2008)
After having IC for 8 years and doing everything that the doc told me to do, and taking all of the pain meds. Which by the way was the only thing that actually did help (which is sad to admit). I finally decided to do something a little out of my ordinary. I decided to try an herbal remedy that was suggested to me. [more..]
Carlene’s Story - by Carlene C. - (Thu, Sep 18 2008)
Hello, I have had IC for 30 years now, it took the doctor along time to find out what it was. I have tried just about everything. [more..]
My IC Relief Story - by Shanna - (Wed, Sep 03 2008)
Hello, I am 30 years old and was diagnosed with IC in 2001. [more..]

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