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IC- Intersticial Cystitis
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Hi random noter: I saw you on the front page. I have interstitial cystitis too. I developed it when I was in my early 20's and was officially diagnosed shortly afterward. It was pretty bad while I was in college. I was in terrible pain, couldn't eat anything, couldn't sleep, and it seemed I was always at the urologist.
I seriously remember wondering how I was going to be able to do anything in life because I was in so much pain I couldn't really function. I felt pretty helpless at times.
But don't give up hope. For whatever reason four years ago my IC went into "remission" ( if you can call it that since it can come back at any time) and minus a few flare ups during pregnancy ( and they weren't that bad) I have remained symptom free and med free for the most part. Stress and hormones seem to be my biggest triggers. I was on birth control pills to regulate my cycles and we discovered that any kind of hormonal birth control made my IC go crazy. As soon as I went off of them I started to feel better. I had to avoid tomato and oranges and anything acidic for years but I can eat them all now with no problems.
I took elmiron and urelle fortunately responded well to both of them but I currently don't take anything. Two tricks that I found to be lifesavers (and still use if my bladder is feeling off)
1) baking soda and water. If you are having a bad flare try a teaspoon of baking soda with a glass of water. Hold your nose- it tastes disgusting but it works wonders. It will really calm down the acidity/burning sensation in your bladder within a few minutes. This works great if you accidentally eat something you aren't supposed to.
2) Prelief. The anti acid section of most pharmacies ( I have the most luck at Walgreens) for prelief. It's made by the same people who make beano. It takes a lot of the acidity out of foods. A lot of people with IC have found that it really helps when you take it with meals.
I know how hard IC can be. If you need anyone to talk to who has been through this or have any questions please don't hesitate to send them my way. Please know that you aren't alone.
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Elizabeth Taylor
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Rome Adventure possibly. though elizabeth taylor is not in that film. It stars troy donahue though & he's a blonde dude.
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Elizabeth Taylor
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Are you sure it was TCM? I just checked their listing for today: http://www.tcm.com/schedule/index.jsp?startDate=11/05/2010&timezone=EST&cid=N
The only movie there with her is Secret Ceremony, which is nothing like what you described: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063571/
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[Oprah Noodlemantra]
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Help fight the evil....
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Yes I can any product with Benzoyl peroxide will help (It sounds harsh but it has been clinically proven to work.)
Before you go out and buy pro active though, (Apparently that has it in it.) have a look around where you usually buy you cleanse and see what you can find.
(Remember to moisturise still)
If you have dry skin, do not use any product with the above ingredient instead try a creme cleanse.
I swear by Neutrogena My sister swears by, Nivea.
I don't have oily skin and I use a foaming cleanser.
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[Stay a while and lis]
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Ba Ba Ba BALD
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I would totally go out with him! Who knows? He might be the one for you and then maybe you will develop a thing for bald guys! Haha. But in all seriousness, first impressions of the opposite or same sex are pretty much all physical. You shouldn't feel bad for not being attracted to bald guys.that's just who you are! It doesn't make you shallow. I do, however, think you should give him a chance because it might work out in your favor!
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[.Kismet.]
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I wish I could help but I don't think I've read this book! It sounds good though. Good luck - hope you can figure out which book it is!
What year were you in 5th grade?
Sorry I never heard of it. Hope you figure it out though
ah i feel so much better
I think everyone can relate to feeling like this at times. It is definitely important to remember that you're not alone & there is always someone out there that has probably experienced what you have. I hope it gets better.