Hi Mikaila, Im glad the posts are helpful! Will I be able to book an appointment Skype with you. Following your advice I contacted Dr Zeff and sent him a blood sample (even though I m based in London). I have found hope by reading your forum, revisiting it everytime I am in dispair of my (what seems helpless) situation. Its tough to diagnose, and though treatments can make life with it better, theres no cure. Yes, indeed! Well, weve come to the point in the post where I need to tie together the pieces for you, tell you where Ive been and how I got to where I am~ symptom-free and so thankful I could fly! I am currently seeing a naturopathic doctor to try and heal IC naturally. summary. Big clue! Hi Tara, there are two actual oils that are good ones to consider: One is algae (https://amzn.to/2YvKEGj), and the other one is perilla (https://amzn.to/30d4iIN). Thanks again Sarah. Herbal teas like ginger and mint are fine, too. He does mail the food intolerance evaluation internationally. Hi Erin, I felt the same way. I have looked into it, yes. I went to school and got my degree in coaching psychology after. . (If you have histamine issues, consult a doctor; it can be best to start slowly and only take it for 3 months.). I am at a loss as to what to do to get this flare to leave and let me get back to my healthy and happy life. Even on the GAPS diet, I felt off for years, really heavy and low energy. I also healed my IC. Megan did mention that different things work for different people. Ive never known anyone to flare from it. Diet I was not eating fruit. I eat whatever I want now. Question: If one has a fruit intolerance would they be able to handle coconut oil or ACV applied to the skin? Did you take 1 capsule daily or increased the dosage? I never thought I would be reading about IC again after being symtom free for 18 years, maybe 1x a year I would have a very mild flare that would last about 2 days and be totally gone. You may wish to start with gelatin or collagen stirred into herbal tea. Hi Karen, thanks for your comment and question. I dont believe 90% of the people with IC are women. A food intolerance doesnt change with time or healing. If you, too, end up being intolerant to fruit, I wrote this article with the most comprehensive Master Fruit List of which Im aware. This is called the Introduction stage. After reading your article I cut out olive oil as a test (I am already fruit free for months due to apparent intolerance). Regarding foods, until you get the evaluations results back in the mail, its hard to know for sure. I was diagnosis in 2000 With IC. Even for salads, I fry garlic in butter or lard, add sea salt and drizzle this over my lettuces. (Can I open my mouth any bigger is shock and sadness??). <3. I will add them at the bottom of this post. So probably one of them is an allergy and the other is a food intolerance. I need to be strong for me, my family, my clients and my staff. For teas, I do avoid caffeine now; again though, it wouldnt affect any IC issues. He sent me back his dietary recommendations. Hi Ciara, I do recommend the GAPS diet as an overall healing protocol for leaky gut, and then also getting the food intolerance evaluation in the mail from Dr. Zeff so you can know which foods youre intolerant to, that need to be avoided completely. Certain dietary changes, like knowing ones food intolerance, and moves toward healing the gut like removing grains, sugar, fruit and lectins seem to be great places to start even without a certain diagnosis of IC, in my opinion. When you started using the GAPS diet for your interstitial cystitis what supplements did you use? Thank you so much for sharing!!! Crypto Bladder wall flares react well to heat as do muscle flares. And I now realize that cranberry juice is not good for me /IC after all. I have been having IC symptoms for 2 and a half months now. For those of you who know what Leaky Gut is, do you know which percentage, of those who have Leaky Gut, are women? My little guy suffering so much is way whiny, and Im kind of dreading doing this unless I at least do it with him, or all of us do it. The benefits of coconut oil are endless. I also read a while ago that coconut oil has antigungal properties. Hes been home for over a year and still no problems. Melissa, have you heard of collagen helping IC sufferers? Not for those with histamine issues, but otherwise, bone broth is excellent for the ph of ones belly which sets all the digestive mechanisms functioning more properly, including the ileocecal valve. When I had IC, it felt so hopeless because every forum seemed to be women talking about how there was no cure, even calling people liars who were healing with natural remedies. Heres my eCookbook and heres the softcover print version from Amazon. I keep a food diary that has helped. 50% of all IC patients have fruit as their food intolerance. What kind of tests does Dr. Zeff do? The pain ranges from mild discomfort to severe pain. Because IC has such a wide range of symptoms and severity, most experts think it might be several diseases. Thank you for sharing your experiences and ideas with us all! Your bladder is a hollow, muscular organ that stores urine. But for those of us who live in less sunny climates and who struggle for wellness, this food digestion issue is huge.). I also read a while ago that coconut oil has antigungal properties. Hi Charissa, thanks for sharing! For some it will be giving up dairy, eggs etc., depending on their evaluations results, that will help, in my opinion. If there was a rhubarb wine or other non-fruit wine, Im sure it would not bother me in regard to IC. That means that there may be one food group in your diet that is literally sabotaging your health. I have been gluten free and mostly sugarfree for 4 years now. Not all the time like that. I dont think they know. So glad you are encouraged and experiencing wellness. Karen, it took me longer than most. , Yes, stay hopeful. It always helps me with UTIs and urinary tract pain and I wondered if it could help some IC sufferers and if youve every tried it? Yes, my best advice based on my experiences, is indeed for your whole family to go on GAPS, especially if you home school. If he stays away from both for a long time, chances are hell be able to have one of them again someday, the one that is the allergy. Bladder wall flares react well to heat as do muscle flares. i have postcoital cystitis and e.coli. He will never be able to eat it or it will cause leaky gut and disease in his body. Wish me luck. He is learning. I have looked at the gaps diet cookbooks and they are using these ingredients so I have not purchased them. My hormones are quite a mess as well, especially my cortisol from no sleep. Just a quick report. Look for cold-pressed and extra-virgin. Now I need to skip milk and dairy completely. Thank you for sharing your insights and experiences. After having our third child, in 2009, I got sick in many other ways. It has the best flavor, which will help some. This eval reveals which foods your body does not digest well genetically. Wow, so glad I found this page doing a Google search for chiropractor fixing urine pain as I battle intense pain while urinating (in the urethra area, not bladder). But, those foods did not affect my IC either way except that I can not have grains + potatoes within 4 hours of each other, or my IC flares the same way it would with fruit. Poor dietary choices, overuse of antibiotics and not being breastfed are the three most common causes, especially when they occur in conjunction with one another. I also like raw fish (deep freezed first) like salmon, but is there histamine in salmon? Andwhen it diddid you continue to stay on this diet or were you able to reach out to other options? We started our diet of fatty broth and well cooked meat and veggies. Youre awesome. Many blessings and continued wellness to you!! I keep adding acidophilus and/or bifido with some other herbs and they help for a while and then they stop working and bifido causes bladder pain for me. And Elmiron worked to remove my symptoms. Because we respected that and kept them out of his diet, he has the now the healthiest gut among us. Can you tolerate raw garlic pressed or minced? Hi Alex, Im so glad you found the article and that your issues are so similar to mine, so this can be very helpful to you hopefully. hypnogogicsham 11 days ago Have you tried "slippery stuff"? Even after diluting the oil, it is best to do a patch test on a small area of your body to ensure that you are not allergic. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.. Hi Penelope. This Dr Zeff you mention where is he located and do you have other info on him. That is a huge component to what makes this so debilitating. By eliminating dairy, and with his wonderful use of homeopathy, he put her extreme asthma into remission. On top I am worried that by all these restrictions I dont have a balanced diet which could lead to further problems.. What would you recommend me to do? Blessings to you, too! Monolaurin/lauric acid is antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral. Good luck and blessings in your process!! I am now a wellness coach and help others get well to. Thank you! Each flare I agonize over if and when it will go. Try to include protein, fat and carbs at every meal. Thanks again and glad you are well! I did see an herbologist who told me in her experience IC is linked to candida overgrowth, hence the strict anti-candida diet. He's on his way to world domination. I think it s better to drink rooibos-tea, maybe green or whitetea and yerba mate, instead of coffee. (its a root; you peel it and slice or cube or eat whole; it tastes like apple + mango; its sweet and juicy etc. Would you be able to share your fruitlist? Lets flourish with contentment together. Thanks! I would take that step first. That one insight allowed me to get well. Leaky gut is caused, by the way, by food intolerances, poor nutrition (a vegetarian/vegan diet, excessive consumption of unsprouted grains or sugar, and factory-made foods), overuse of antibiotics, disruption of proper flora balance due to stress, adrenal fatigue, eating disorders, not being breastfed, and exposure to parasites. Otherwise, I am completely symptom-free. The nutrients in foods help strengthen your immune system, heal wounds, stimulate nerve transmission, keep your blood flowing normally, and promote overall health. Crypto I do consultations (via Skype or Facetime) if you need support starting GAPS; see my consulting tab ^^ at the very top of the page; or go to gapsdiet.com for lots of info to get you started. L Arginine works to knock out the pain, but its a bandaid. Filled with thankfulness for you! Have you looked into that? Thanks!!! I symptoms for IC is throbbing,burning and pressure, not so much bathroom trips. How did you cure yourself? What type of food sensitivity testing do you recommend? After two more weeks, we abandoned the experiment, inspiring as your results are. There are also a handful of other options that may be beneficial as well. I give a link at the bottom of this article to Sacc. Also, how could we eat like this. I am so lost and confused. How should I start? Thank you for letting me share this. Furthermore, trigger foods and drinks can vary quite a bit for each case. . Furthermore, she prescribed me to take Symbiolact and Symbioflor (live bacteria) and to take tapioca flour. We were searching about Interstitial cystitis and we found PeaPlex from RS4supplements.com. Aloe Vera - A cactus plant, aloe vera is one of the world's oldest known herbal remedies. I luckily don t miss coffee anymore, that s bad for almost anyone. If coconut oil doesn't work for you check it out (unless you already have). Call. So, my question is how do you find out what foods your body doesnt tolerate? I have lots of gut issues: gas, constipation, diarrhea, pain, cramps, puffyness, fluid retention (up to 30 kg s!) I am so glad I found your website. Thank you so much! Im a man and I have it. I hope thats helpful, and blessings with your process and progress!! How do I find a naturopath to test me for intolerances mos accurately? The benefits of coconut oil are endless. Bergamot oil may help you get rid of these symptoms. Aloe Vera for Interstitial Cystitis. Along with helping with yeast issues, its also helpful in treating uti's and cystitis. It has magical powers i swear by it. Blessings! Hi Silvia, Im so sorry to hear about your difficult process!! She also identified that my histamine values are much too high. WebInterstitial cystitis is one of the many health conditions linked to histamine intolerance. So my treatment is to eliminate all histamine, grains, dairy and fruits and veggies that I tested positively. Im really missing the coffee (I only drank one cup a day), Hi Candace, yes, I can now have coffee without having any IC issues. Glad youve found something natural that works. Hope these get you started. Appreciate your willingness to help others. A food intolerance is different than a food allergy. Thanks for your fast response Megan! Lets take a further look at each one: Depending on the type of flare, heat may be more effective, or cold, or even a combination of both. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. I went into urinary retention, had a painful supra pubic catheter that ruined my daily life completely, spent more time in the hospital than at home. Looking at the label there is no acidopholis, so thats good. I truly think that if my Doctor had diagnosed me with this sooner, perhaps she would not have suggested the bladder sling and my life may be better without this horrible pain. (source), Some who have lived with IC symptoms manage them with a genuinely benign medication, meaning it works well and without side effects. Ill publish a post in the next couple of days for you and others. As there are many conflicting lists, especially when it comes to herbs and spices. However, it should be noted that this isnt the case for everyone. If this is true, are you willing to pull out one whole food group to enjoy wellness? Anticipated Primary Completion Date : Jun 1, 2023. 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