[livingwith]

I have spent the past 3 years in and out of the doctor’s office, trying to convince her that the pelvic pain and discomfort I feel are not in my mind. I have taken increased doses of depression medication to appease my general care provider, only to have her wonder why it never cured my symptoms.
I was diagnosed with IC over 10 years ago. At that time, little was known about the condition. Certainly, no one, not even the urologist who diagnosed me, could tell me what I would have to dea...Read the full article

[TEENSY]

NO...YOU CERTAINLY ARE NOT CRAZY!! I've had IC since I was 18. I am now 58 and was finally diagnosed in 2005. I couldn't begin to tell you how many doctors and emergency rooms I've gone to thru the years. I've found when a person has constant pain, that you have the tendency to slide into depression. IC is paralyzing mentally and physically... Hold on to your faith. I'm a Christian and I hold tight everyday... My advice to you is FIND ANOTHER DOCTOR!!!! They're good ones out there that are compassionate and caring and that can help!! May GOD BLESS YOU..