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Thank You for Supporting ICA’S 30TH Anniversary Campaign

As the seasons change and ICA begins a brand new fiscal year on October 1, we want to send out a big THANK YOU to our generous donors for making…

New Voices of Hope

There are so many reasons to feel hopeful. Read the newest personal Voices of Hope stories. Everyone has a story. Please share yours with others. You never know who you…

New IC Research

Plain language summaries of newly published IC-related research now available.  

Controversial CDC Opioid Guidelines – ICA Responds

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently drafted new guidelines on prescribing opioids for chronic pain. Unfortunately, the panel utilized to develop the guidelines did not include any…

Sex, Intimacy, and Pelvic Pain, Let’s Talk!

Have you ever avoided intimacy with your partner because you’re afraid it might lead to sex? Ever felt guilty that you’re not having sex more often (or at all) with…

New IC Research Literature Reviews

Wonder what new developments are happening in the field of IC research? Read our newest plain language summaries about advances in IC treatment, research, and understanding. Reviews include articles from…

Calming the Body-Mind

Physical therapist Dr. Mary Ruth Velicki recently gave a lecture on healing and the body/mind/spirit connection which could be especially helpful for those with pelvic pain. The lecture summarized many…

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Celebrate ICA’s 30th Anniversary Now

“ICA’s patient support saved my life. They gave me hope.” Through ICA’s support services, IC patients and their loved ones – perhaps even you – discover they are not alone…

Diagnosing & Monitoring IBD

Each year, over 70,000 patients are newly diagnosed with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America is holding a FREE…

National Pain Awareness Month

September is an important month for anyone living with pain because it is National Pain Awareness Month. For thirty days, the US Pain Foundation will draw public attention to the…