News & Blog

Month: April 2016

Study Seeking Women Who Suffer from IC with IC/BPS

Do you or someone you know suffer from IC/BPS? If so, you are familiar with the pain that can make it difficult to enjoy life. Allergan, Inc. is enrolling participants…

Study Seeking to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Cimzia in Females with Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome

Do you or someone you know who has IC and lives in, or is willing to travel to Southern California? If so, UCB Pharmaceuticals is sponsoring a study evaluating the…

2015 Annual Report & Audited Financial Statements Now Available Online

The Interstitial Cystitis Association entered its fourth decade in 2015 with a renewed focus on its mission of advocacy, research, and education. ICA continues to work to make the lives…

New Voices of Hope!

There are so many reasons to feel hopeful. Read the newest personal Voices of Hope stories. Everyone has a story. Please share yours with others. You never know who you…

Listening to my “Gut”

I want to give others hope because I know how important it is to convey positivity when dealing with a chronic condition. My struggle with IC started 5 years ago…

From Russia with Love

My name is Alla Krygina, I am a 16 year old girl from Russia living with Interstitial Cystitis since I was 11 years old. I wanted to let you know…

A Very Good Day

This was a very good weekend. I rose early, went horseback riding, ran errands, and went to a party with my new fiancĂ©. My only concession the entire weekend was…

Victory for Me and Others

I have had IC for 45 years and do what I can to further our cause. In 2014, I was losing my family doctor and also the doctor who prescribed…