ICA Update Magazine

The ICA Update is an award-winning magazine with in-depth stories about interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) research, treatment, and lifestyle issues. The ICA Update is a benefit of donors who give $50 or more to the Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA).

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Summer 2024 Issue

• Proclamations: Pain to Purpose
  • Having your city, county, or state recognize IC/BPS Month is an easy way to raise awareness and spread the word.
• Breaking Down the Walls
  • Social isolation can be caused by—and help perpetuate—chronic pain. Here are strategies to connect with others.
• Isolation and ‘Cocooning’
  • Not all solitude is created equal. Knowing the difference is important for your IC/BPS healing journey.
• Breaking the Silence
  • ICA Medical Advisory Council member Kristi Ninnemann, MA, MPH, discusses the uncomfortable— but real—issue of suicidality.
• 5 Things to Know About Acts of Connection

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