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May 5 - May 11, 2008

1. If a new treatment were to be investigated for IC, would you rather it be:

An oral medication (198)	78%

A bladder instillation (13)	5%

A internal neuromodulation device that uses electric stimulation (7)	3%

An external (non-surgical) neuromodulation device that uses electric stimulation (14)	5%

A surgical procedure (19)	7%

Other (4)	2%

April 14 - April 20, 2008

1. Has living with IC caused you to feel:

Depressed (19)	6%

Anxious (9)	3%

Isolated (5)	2%

Fearful about going out or being in social situations (6)	2%

Angry (18)	6%

Some of the above (101)	34%

All of the above (130)	43%

None of the above (13)	4%

April 28 - May 4, 2008

1. If you follow the IC diet, which of the following categories causes you the most difficulties:

Coffee, tea, caffeinated beverages (76)	34%

Juices such as orange juice or cranberry juice (54)	24%

Anything containing vinegar or lemon (17)	8%

Tomatoes (23)	10%

Carbonated beverages (25)	11%

Preservatives, additives, or chemicals such as MSG (27)	12%

April 7 - April 13, 2008

1. What support tool do you rely upon the most?

Local support group meetings (10)	11%

Family and friends (51)	57%

Involvement in a nonprofit organization, such as the ICA (9)	10%

Pets (19)	21%

April 21 - April 27, 2008

1. Who diagnosed you with IC?

phone: 1-800-HELP ICA