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Study Seeking Women Who Suffer from IC/BPS

Do you or someone you know suffer from IC/BPS? If so, you are familiar with the pain that can make it difficult to enjoy life. Allergan, Inc. is enrolling participants…

ICA Disability Survey

ICA is conducting a survey aimed at collecting information for our next issue of ICA Update which will focus on IC and disability. The survey questions cover the topics of…

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Short Film on IC in Production

Two film students from Columbia College in Chicago recently produced and directed a short film entitled, Just Those Four Things, for their graduate thesis. The story revolves around a young…

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Desert Harvest Survey Results

Desert Harvest, an ICA Patron-Level Corporate Partner, has published survey results on the use of aloe vera for alleviating IC symptoms. Read the interesting results here.

ICA Video: What IC Patients Wish Their Friends Understood . . .

ICA recently produced a short video entitled: “What IC Patients Wish Their Friends Understood…” The purpose of this video was to give IC patients an easy way to communicate the…

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Myths of IC: A 7-Part Series

Nicole Cozean PT, DPT is a physical therapist and the Medical Director of PelvicSanity, a PT clinic that specializes in treating interstitial cystitis, pelvic pain conditions, and pelvic floor dysfunction.…

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Vacation Season

Vacation season can be very difficult for IC patients. Long car rides, different eating habits, emotional stress, lack of sleep, can all cause massive IC flares. However, with a little…

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An Evening of IC Friendly Food and Fun in Chicago

On April 29, 2016, ICA hosted an evening of IC friendly food and fun at Sur La Table in Skokie, IL.  ICA supporters were invited to this free event that…

The Spring 2016 ICA Update Now Available Online to Eligible Donors*

The ICA Update is an award-winning magazine with in-depth stories about interstitial cystitis (IC) research, treatment, and lifestyle issues. The latest issue focuses on Self-Advocacy, and features articles on empowering yourself,…

On the way to advocate for YOU! Capitol Hill Walk 2016.

Thank You ICA Advocates!

Thank you to all ICA advocates for participating in ICA’s National Call-in Day on Tuesday, April 19. Your emails, calls, and social media posts supported ICA’s annual visit to Capitol…