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A new android application, the ICN Food List, was released this month for patients who struggle with foods that trigger urinary symptoms and discomfort. More than 250 foods are categorized into three categories: bladder friendly, try it and foods to avoid. Ideal for patients with urinary tract acid or caffeine sensitivity, including: interstitial cystitis, chronic prostatitis, overactive bladder, bladder pain syndrome, chemo cystitis, ketamine cystitis and urethral syndrome.

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Pelvic floor muscles can cause bladder symptoms, including those of interstitial cystitis, chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain. Pelvic floor myofascial release has the highest rate of success in IC research studies.

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Thousands of patients across the globe unite to ask for compassionate restroom access and more affordable medications during the September 2014 Interstitial Cystitis Awareness Month campaign.

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This September, patients around the world will unite to share their personal stories and struggles with interstitial cystitis / bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). The 2013 theme, “Millions Suffer, Few Understand” encourages patients and providers to talk openly about this common yet often misunderstood pelvic pain condition.

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"We Stand Together" is the theme for the 2012 Interstitial Cystitis & Bladder Pain (IC/BPS) Awareness Month campaign, mobilizing patients from the USA and abroad in requesting respect, compassionate care and a cure for this puzzling pelvic pain condition.

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New iPhone and iPad application (The ICN Food List) provides urology patients with a comprehensive database of foods and beverages to help reduce painful symptom flares. Developed for interstitial cystitis patients, it is ideal for use when shopping or eating out. Clinicians, nursing staff and dietitians can use it as an educational tool as well.

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“Breaking The Silence of Interstitial Cystitis” is the theme for the September 2011 IC Awareness Month Campaign, mobilizing patients across the world to raise awareness for this often disabling pelvic pain condition. Social networking, press materials and posters are available.

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The October IC Awareness Campaign is dedicated to fighting the discrimination and malpractice that patients may face as they seek a diagnosis and treatment for this bladder and/or pelvic pain condition. This “grassroots” effort builds community resources for patients and medical care providers.