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Tue Oct 7

• Dasuquin_ for Cats: glucosamine supplement for control of idiopathic sterile cystitis in cats

Thu Sep 11

• The pepperoni pizza hypothesis: People with interstitial cystitis have bladder nerves that are constantly transmitting pain signals to the spinal cord: a steady beep, beep, beep. - Theory: caused by preservative 220-228 (sulphites) But when the colon is irritated by pepperoni pizza or another type of food, colon nerves also send a pain signal to the same area on the spinal chord. This new signal is the tipping point. It ratchets up the pain message to a chorus of BEEPEEPBEEPBEE P!
• Strange New Source of Bladder Pain Discovered - Yahoo! News: A painful bladder condition known as interstitial cystitis is not at all what it seemed, scientists have discovered. The pain seems to originate not in the bladder but in the colon, and the body miscommunicate s the source of the pain to the brain. The findings suggest the pain can be treated rectally with an anesthetic in a suppository or gel, or perhaps an anesthetic patch applied to pelvic skin. The pain seems to originate not in the bladder but in the colon

Tue Sep 9

• waterfalldmann ose: If you have ever sufferred with cystitis or a urinary tract infection you will know how awful you can feel and what a terrible disruptive effect it can have on your life. Unfortunately many people suffer repeat attacks and find it very hard to find a long term solution. So if you are looking for a treatment for your urinary tract infection check the information on this site and hopefully you will discover the answer to your prayers.

Fri Aug 29

• Marijuana-deri ved drug suppresses bladder pain in animal models: IP 751, a potent synthetic analog of a metabolite of THC--the principal active ingredient of marijuana--eff ectively suppresses pain in hypersensitive bladder disorders such as interstitial cystitis (IC), according to animal model study results presented today at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association.
• ST. John's Wort relieves bladder pain in animal models: St. John's Wort, an herbal supplement used for centuries, may be effective in relieving pain that occurs in hypersensitive bladder disorders such as interstitial cystitis (IC), according to animal model study results presented today at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association. Prior studies have found that neural control of the lower urinary tract is controlled by serotonin- and norepinephrine -emitting neurons, similar neurons to those that play a role in depression and anxiety. Researchers also have found that agonists and antagonists of serotonin and norepinephrine can be used to control urinary tract activity.

Sun Aug 24

• BBC - Health - Ask the doctor - Cystitis and cranberry juice: .

Fri Aug 15

• Interstitial Cystitis - The Aviva IC Treatment Program | Aviva.ca

Sun Aug 3

• Urinary system bladder | NewAgeTouch Massage: The bladder, I know the body has many different bladders but when a laymen talks of the bladder they are referring to the urinary bladder.

Tue Jul 15

• femmeherb, freedom to live - by Potters Herbal Medicines Ltd

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