10/07/2026
I lived with bladder pain for years… sharing some of the changes I made to get my life back. 💙
Last month when I posted for Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Awareness Month, I received a lot of questions on how I was able to gain freedom from bladder issues.
I was diagnosed with IC over 30 years ago, many of the medications I took may not be prescribed now but I did include them in the comments of the last post.
For years I lived with debilitating pain, could barely leave my house and did not know if this would ever end.
Through medication, diet , and rest to allow my body to heal, I am thankful that I have gained freedom from bladder issues.
I had traditional IC with ulceration so following a bladder friendly diet avoiding spicy foods, acidic foods, caffeine , alcohol was what was needed to alleviate my bladder pain.
I also took time to rest daily and do deep breathing exercises. The stress of being a full time pharmacist with two young children was definitely contributing to my bladder pain.
This is what worked for ME , IC is different for everyone so this may not work for you.
My hope in sharing my story is always to give hope to others living with bladder pain.
If you think you might have IC, please consult a urologist. And if you’re living with it now, you are not alone. ❣️
Share this with someone who needs to hear this too. I also have many podcast interviews and blog posts on bladder health on my website The Fulfilled Pharmacist (in my bio).
I plan on sharing an in depth IG LIVE as well soon. 💙