On April 27th, ICA Board Chair Michael Greenwell, ICA Executive Director Lee Lowery, and ICA’s Washington representative met with Jaime Varela, a staffer from Senator Marco Rubio’s office and Cady Cooper, a staffer from Senator Hyde-Smith’s office. Both Senators can … Continued
My name is Claudia King, and I live with IC. I was diagnosed with IC in 2005, just a month before my wedding. But my journey started long before. I had constant bladder infections, painful urination, and lower back pain … Continued
ICA patient advocate, Iliana Brockman, was recently featured in Woman’s World magazine. “After months of burning and frequent urination that no medication could cure, Iliana Brockman feared her life would never be the same. But then she discovered an interstitial … Continued
In honor of National Volunteer Week (April 18-24, 2021), ICA would like to celebrate all the volunteers who dedicate their time, talent, and expertise to the IC community. Every ICA volunteer makes a difference in our organization, and helps to … Continued
On March 23rd and 24th, ICA Board Chair Michael Greenwell, former ICA Board Chair Barb Zarnikow, ICA Executive Director Lee Lowery, and ICA’s Washington representative met with staff from the offices of Senate Appropriations – Defense Subcommittee members. The goal … Continued
A charitable gift in honor of your doctor is a great way to say “thank you.” Make a donation and fill out the message you want displayed honoring your doctor (include your doctor’s email address in the message). The ICA … Continued
Does irritable bowel syndrome increase the risk of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome? A cohort study of long term follow-up. Introduction and hypothesis: Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often occur concomitantly without an obvious reason. It is … Continued
Saturday is the first day of spring, which means that allergy season is upon us. Your seasonal allergies could be causing your interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) flares. Many people with IC/BPS notice that the sneezing, itchy eyes, and runny … Continued
As a member of Friends of the NIDDK, earlier this week the ICA signed on to letters to House and Senate Leadership and Appropriations along with 36 other patient, physician, and research organizations, asking them to support the research community’s … Continued
This year the ICA’s Advocacy Day will actually span a 2 week period in the month of June! We need your participation to make this our most impactful advocacy event ever!! With a new congress in place, we need your … Continued
