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Interstitial cystitis: having trouble managing flair ups
I was diagnosed with IC a few years back and have had a long history of UTIs and kidney issues. I eat indian food daily and drink caffeine. My flairs are unpredictable. I had cut out all caffeine and spice but for two years it did not make a difference. I had the same amount of inperdictable flairs. Now when i flair drinking is the only thing that can help me sleep. I told my doctor but nothing... i dont know what to do.
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@eltenwyrd welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. IC can be bad and I’m sorry that it is affecting your sleep. There have been other discussions about IC in here in the bladder conditions group. Check them out. Perhaps you will find something useful. One thing is for sure, you are not alone. I’m a bit concerned that alcohol is the only thing that helps you sleep because there are other potentially troublesome issues associated with alcohol. Hopefully your doctor will respond soon. Maybe ask about a sleep aid. (But those have issues too.)