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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on January 1, 2004. The length of the article is 554 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Look for interstitial cystitis in overactive bladder: consider in treatment-resistant cases.(Women's Health)
Author: Sherry Boschert
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 34Issue: 1Page: 58(1)

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on July 1, 2004. The length of the article is 748 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Interstitial cystitis can pose major clinical conundrum: about 700,000 people may have interstitial cystitis, but diagnostic criteria remain in dispute.(Urology)
Author: Miriam E. Tucker
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 37Issue: 13Page: 22(1)

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This digital document is an article from Saturday Evening Post, published by Saturday Evening Post Society on May 1, 2005. The length of the article is 578 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Therapies for chronic bladder condition.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(interstitial cystitis)
Author: Cory SerVaas
Publication: Saturday Evening Post (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2005
Publisher: Saturday Evening Post Society
Volume: 277Issue: 3Page: 91(2)

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on July 1, 2004. The length of the article is 527 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Discovery may simplify Dx of interstitial cystitis.(Urology)
Author: Sherry Boschert
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 37Issue: 13Page: 22(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on July 1, 2001. The length of the article is 596 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Chronic Pelvic Pain Often Due to Interstitial Cystitis.(Brief Article)
Author: Kathryn Demott
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2001
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 31Issue: 13Page: 18

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on December 15, 2002. The length of the article is 642 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Interstitial cystitis may lead to chronic pelvic pain. (Often Misdiagnosed).
Author: Norra MacReady
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 15, 2002
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 35Issue: 24Page: 16(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by Thomson Gale on January 1, 2008. The length of the article is 832 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Diagnose and treat interstitial cystitis, painful bladder early.(Women's Health)(Disease/Disorder overview)
Author: Nancy Walsh
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2008
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 38Issue: 1Page: 24(1)

Article Type: Disease/Disorder overview

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This digital document is an article from MedSurg Nursing, published by Jannetti Publications, Inc. on August 1, 1997. The length of the article is 4692 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic, painful, debilitating bladder disorder which predominantly affects women. The etiology of IC is unknown, the diagnosis is difficult to make, and treatments are aimed at minimizing symptoms. IC affects every aspect of an individual's life. Both generalist and advanced practice nurses play a vital role in enhancing the IC patient's quality of life through emotional support and education.

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Title: Caring for the patient with interstitial cystitis.
Author: Melissa W. Kaufman
Publication: MedSurg Nursing (Refereed)
Date: August 1, 1997
Publisher: Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Volume: v6Issue: n4Page: p203(6)

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This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of bladder diseases, cystitis, interstitial cystitis, and neurogenic bladder. This CD-ROM uses next-generation search technology that allows complete indexing and makes all files on the disc fully searchable. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material.

Material is included from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC).

This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Contents include clinical and medical Information, with information on risk groups, signs, symptoms, testing, diagnosis, and treatment.

In addition, as a bonus we have included an encyclopedic collection of general medical and health documents - thousands of pages with extensive material from the CDC and NIH on hundreds of diseases and health topics from A to Z, along with FDA drug and medical publications, government consumer healthcare tips, disease prevention programs, dietary guidelines, and travelers' health information. Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 73 of the best sites for medical information! By using weblinks on the CD-ROM, you can quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government.

This CD-ROM has over 27,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software and Reader software is included. Advanced search and indexing features are built into our reproduction, providing a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disk at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, and portable!

Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed or printed without untold hours of tedious searching and downloading. This book-on-a-disc makes a superb reference work and educational tool for patients and their families, physicians, and other medical professionals. (Information on this CD-ROM is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice; of course, readers are urged to consult with a professional health care provider for any suspected illness.) ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on December 1, 2004. The length of the article is 5096 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Interstitial cystitis joins other culprits in chronic pelvic pain.(Women's Health)
Author: Miriam E. Tucker
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 37Issue: 23Page: 15(1)

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This digital document is an article from OB GYN News, published by Thomson Gale on October 1, 2005. The length of the article is 715 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: New concepts emerge for treatment of IC.(interstitial cystitis )
Author: Robert Finn
Publication: OB GYN News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 40Issue: 19Page: 32(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on September 1, 2001. The length of the article is 1163 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Drug Update: Interstitial Cystitis.(Brief Article)
Author: Mitchel L. Zoler
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2001
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 31Issue: 17Page: 25

Article Type: Brief Article

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on January 15, 2000. The length of the article is 580 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Primary Care Physicians Are Missing Interstitial Cystitis.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Author: Sherry Boschert
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 15, 2000
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 30Issue: 2Page: 35

Article Type: Brief Article, Statistical Data Included

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on December 15, 2004. The length of the article is 811 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Symptoms should guide interstitial cystitis treatment.(Women's Health)
Author: Miriam E. Tucker
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 15, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 34Issue: 24Page: 47(1)

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This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to interstitial cystitis. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to interstitial cystitis.If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.Download Description
This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to interstitial cystitis. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to interstitial cystitis. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on January 1, 2003. The length of the article is 627 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Interstitial cystitis may cause chronic pelvic pain. (Also may be Behind Overactive Bladder).
Author: Norra MacReady
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 33Issue: 1Page: 32(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on January 15, 2000. The length of the article is 554 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Multimodal Treatment Appears Best for Interstitial Cystitis.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 15, 2000
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 30Issue: 2Page: 35

Article Type: Brief Article, Statistical Data Included

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Classic urinary tract infection and inflammation has pain, frequency, bleeding, backache and /or fever in any order or combination. It is also known as cystitis. No figures are kept because it is so very common, but in the 25 years since Angela introduced self-help and prevention, attacks in the UK have dropped by 50% from their high in 1971 when they were over 25 million a year. The medical profession generally has not changed its treatments at all, still only offering antibiotics, poor quality urine sampling and futile trips to helpless urologists who may cause further procedural damage. ... Read more

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An Absolute Must For Any Cystitis Sufferer
This is the Bible for the cystitis sufferer.Excellent tips and tools to help you deal with the discomfort and pain but most importantly to prevent infections from happening in the first place!I used to get UTI's every six months like clockwork but since I started following the instructions in this book I've taken control and know how to take better care of myself.Don't just keep suffering - do something about it and this is a great way to start. ... Read more

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Interstitial Cystitis (IC) is a chronic, painful inflammatory disease that affects the bladder wall.An estimated 750,000 Americans have this disease.The multidisciplinary focus of Patient to Patient: Managing Interstitial Cystitis & Overlapping Conditions makes this book particularly helpful and unique.It is our goal to fulfill the needs of the many IC patients who suffer with more than one disease or condition.In order to accommodate these individual needs, our comprehensive book covers a broad spectrum of accompanying conditions, such as fibromyalgia and chemical sensitivity, as well as diet, exercise, massage, and traditional medical interventions.

Patient to Patient is a compilation of our personal experiences (from both a patient and spouse perspective), extensive up-to-date medical research, and shared stories from IC patients across the country. ... Read more

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Covers A Lot of Material
This review was written by Dawn R. Mahowald.

This book really covers a lot of useful material for someone with IC.Medical issues, diet suggestions, and information for spouses and family are all covered.I particularly liked the chapter on environmental and chemical sensitivities.There are many of us with IC who can and have made great strides in improving our condition by making a few well chosen changes to our environment.This and many other helpful ideas in this book also lead into one of the authors' main themes - taking charge of this disorder and regaining our confidence in ourselves.

Also close to my heart, as a yoga teacher for people with IC, was "Chapter 3 - Reclaiming Comfort in Your Body" and the illustration on the preceding page, "Pain Pattern of IC".Gaye and Andrew's approach of gentle, supported stretches and a "...conservative approach to exercise..." is a very helpful philosophy for anyone with IC or who is in the middle of a flare-up.It also points out that we don't necessarily have to suffer with secondary sources of pain if we pay attention to some of the little details of our body.

Clear and constructive
I have suffered with problems for many years now and having gone from one doctor to the next, needed someone who could clearly and in plain english give me some answers. This book does not promise miracle cures but sets out the issues in a manner which provides you with hope!

Very helpful resource, however....
I cannot improve on Jill Osbourne's review, and would say ditto or "Amen" to it. I have read the book, and return to it as a resource... and have referred it to others. I wish it had ended on its last sentence, a blessing, in chapter nine, namely:" I hope to send you off on your own successful marathon of living more happily, despite the presence of this chronic disease." However, chapter 10 finishes the book. It's titled: Collecting and sharing individual stories.It has vignettes of 6 persons with IC. Assuming readers of this specialized book are mostly those struggling with the physical and emotional pain of IC,I can't imagine why one would add a chapter which, if the reader weren't frightened and depressed already, would guarantee such a response. It's a stretch to find anything hopeful or helpful in the stories chosen, unless persons who continue to suffer what they're suffering are a model of human survival no matter what. As the 2nd to last sentence in chapter 9 is:"The support of other people cheering you on is essential." it is hard to understand ending up with chapter 10 which is in effect a Greek chorus, saying if you think it's bad now, it can and might become much worse. My suggestion is, definitely buy, keep and learn from the book.But whether you skip chapter 10 or not, consider reading two other books as follow up. Holistic nurse Amrit Willis's book titled: "Solving the Interstitial Cystitis Puzzle, My story of Discovery and Recovery" provides a hopeful approach to gaining control of the symptoms of this chronic disease that has worked for her, and many others for whom she has provided generous guidance.Additionally "Kitchen Table Wisdom" subtitled Stories That Heal by Rachel Remen, M.D.is extremely insightful for helping us respond to a chronic disease. Both books facilitate a sense of hope,meaning, and self empowerment.

A Self - Help Encyclopedia for IC patients!
At a time when IC information is now readily available in the marketplace, it is always a pleasure to highlight books that go above and beyond the call of duty in providing help and new resources to patients and families in need. Gaye & Andrew Sandler's "Patient to Patient: Managing IC and Related Conditions" is a new and exciting resource for couples & families living with IC. We were excited to see topics which hadn't been discussed so thoroughly or innovatively before.

The self help chapter offered the most useful discussions we've ever read on managing urgency & frequency. The pain management strategies were exceptional. Their discussion of sex, menopause & pregnancy is outstanding. This book will light the way for patients entering perimenopause. The hormone replacement discussion is the best I've ever seen in relation to IC. The chapter on pregnancy will become a bible for patients contemplating motherhood. From medication to physiology, prenatal vitamins to breastfeeding, this chapter is a much needed addition to the IC community. Bravo!

From the husbands perspective, the chapter on Living with IC - A Spouse's Perspective confronts issues that so many couples and families grapple with daily. From adjusting expectations to understanding how IC will change family dynamics on a day to day basis, this chapter will be read aloud, in bedrooms and kitchens, in many IC homes.

"Patient to Patient: Managing Interstitial Cystitis & Related Conditions." is the result of years of wisdom and work by this remarkable husband and wife team. We give it our highest rating. Five stars! It is far above the other self help books out there today! - Jill Osborne, MA ... Read more