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IC/BPS Quality of Life Survey: Understanding Symptoms, Pain and Psychosocial Factors

IC researchers need your help! This Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) research focuses on understanding patients’ life experiences. It is hoped that information from this survey will aid in the…

Support for Locals in Pain – in the Land Down Under!

There are people living with interstitial cystitis (IC) and chronic pain all across the world. Many chronic pain sufferers feel isolated and alone, and only other people living with chronic…

Valentine’s Day is Nearly Here

Are you looking to spice up your Valentine’s Day or just for answers to your personal questions regarding intimacy? Visit ICA’s online support community where you can feel free to…

On The Trail to Recovery

My name is Erica Welu and I live in Hill City, South Dakota. I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis in 2006 while living in Sioux Falls, SD. Bladder infections began…

Research Needs for Effective Transition in Lifelong Care of Congenital Genitourinary Conditions

On February 2, ICA staff attended the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) workshop “Research Needs for Effective Transition in Lifelong Care of Congenital Genitourinary Conditions”…

Year-End Giving Results

Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness and generosity this past November and December and for accepting the ICA Board of Directors’ $30,000 challenge match. Your outpouring of support for…