Symptoms of Different Types of Blad... Oct 24, 2009
Interstitial Cystitis. Interstitial cystitis, or painful bladder syndrome (PBS), is a chronic condition that causes discomfort and severe pain in the pelvic area ... The reports that interstitial cystitis affects nearly one million Americans. (Suite101.com)
Psychiatric Disorders And Sexual Trauma Are Associated With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Oct 21, 2009
(May 29, 2006) St. John's Wort, an herbal supplement used for centuries, may be effective in relieving pain that occurs in hypersensitive bladder disorders such as interstitial cystitis (IC), according to animal. (May 4, 2009) Increased sexual activity and alcohol consumption were associated with an increased risk of developing urinary tract infections, and college-aged women experiencing urinary frequency or urgency. (Science Daily)
Infectious Causes of Irritable Bowe... Oct 19, 2009
Reportedly and interstitial cystitis can also respond to SIBO treatment. Viruses. (Suite101.com)
CFS/ME and Stimulants Oct 6, 2009
There are case reports of dexamphetamine helping refractory interstitial cystitis (a painful condition of the bladder) and intractable pain from rheumatoid arthritis. They've even been suggested to help headaches, chronic urticaria and even carpal tunnel syndrome. (Suite101.com)
Medical gear start-ups make pitch in Boston Oct 3, 2009
Christine Bunt, founder and chief operating officer of Taris Biomedical in Lexington, explained her company s new drug-delivery device to treat painful bladder syndrome and interstitial cystitis. One of the challenges the company had to overcome was retention, Bunt said. (Boston Globe)
Bladder problem common Sep 21, 2009
I have a condition called interstitial cystitis ... A) Interstitial cystitis (also known as painful bladder syndrome) is a relatively common condition affecting about 1 ... Because of this, some authorities have begun using the term painful bladder syndrome (PBS) for cases that do not meet the strict guidelines of interstitial cystitis (IC). (Erie Times-News, PA)
Joint and Muscle Pain Relief Sep 8, 2009
DMSO was approved in 1978 as the prescription drug Rimso for interstitial cystitis, a painful bladder condition, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Side effects of DMSO include skin irritation and garlicky odor. (Suite101.com)
Myofascial Trigger Points Aug 26, 2009
Trigger points can cause the pain or contribute to it in interstitial cystitis and temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ/TMD). Most physical injuries are also complicated by trigger points, which explains why such conditions as whiplash often persist for years, even when the original injury should have healed. (Suite101.com)
Treating Feline Idiopathic Intersti... Aug 24, 2009
Treating Feline Idiopathic Interstitial Cystitis. Treating Feline Idiopathic Interstitial Cystitis ... Stress plays a large role in the development of feline idiopathic interstitial cystitis. (Suite101.com)
MediciNova to Evaluate MN-221 for the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations Jul 21, 2009
MediciNova's pipeline includes six clinical-stage compounds for the treatment of acute exacerbations of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations, multiple sclerosis, asthma, interstitial cystitis, solid tumor cancers, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, preterm labor and urinary incontinence and two preclinical-stage compounds for the treatment of thrombotic disorders. MediciNova's current strategy is to focus its resources on its two prioritized product candidates, MN-221 for the... (Primezone Releases)
MediciNova Announces Proposed Final Protocol for Its Phase II Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Evaluating MN-221 in Patients With Severe, Acute Exacerbations of Asthma Jul 14, 2009
MediciNova's pipeline includes six clinical-stage compounds for the treatment of acute exacerbations of asthma, multiple sclerosis, asthma, interstitial cystitis, solid tumor cancers, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, preterm labor and urinary incontinence and two preclinical-stage compounds for the treatment of thrombotic disorders. MediciNova's current strategy is to focus its resources on its two prioritized product candidates, MN-221 for the treatment of acute exacerbations of asthma and MN-166... (Primezone Releases)
Chemical In Blood May Explain Susceptibility To Bladder Pain Jun 27, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 26, 2009) A marker in the blood of both cats and humans that was identified in a recent study might signal both species susceptibility for a painful bladder disorder called interstitial cystitis, a condition that is often difficult to diagnose ... Follow-up studies of the chemicals that appeared in blood samples suggest that the way tryptophan, an essential amino acid, is processed in cats and humans with interstitial cystitis ultimately could affect the way signals are... (Science Daily)
Developmental Experiences May Explain 'Unexplained' Medical Symptoms? Jun 18, 2009
For example, domestic cats suffer a syndrome comparable to interstitial cystitis, a chronic pelvic pain syndrome of humans. Review of current evidence suggests the hypothesis that developmental factors may play a role in some cases of MUS. Maternal perception of a threatening environment may be transmitted to the fetus when hormones cross the placenta and affect fetal physiology, effectively 'programming' the fetal stress response system and associated behaviors toward enhanced vigilance. (Science Daily)
Medicinal Plant, St John's Wort, May Reduce Neuronal Degeneration Caused By Parkinson's Disease May 14, 2009
(May 29, 2006) St. John's Wort, an herbal supplement used for centuries, may be effective in relieving pain that occurs in hypersensitive bladder disorders such as interstitial cystitis (IC), according to animal. (June 26, 2008) Many people use "alternative" or complementary products because they see them as a more gentle form of medicine. (Science Daily)
Dr. Jeff Hersh: Cause of painful bladder syndrome unknown Apr 29, 2009
A: You should see a urologist and mention the possibility that you have interstitial cystitis (IC), the topic I will cover in today's column. IC, also called painful bladder syndrome, is an idiopathic condition (we don't know what causes it) which manifests as bladder and/or pelvic pain, as well as urinary urgency and frequency, and can have significant negative impact on the patient's quality of life. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia Apr 1, 2009
interstitial cystitis. vulvodynia and vulvar vestibulitis. (Suite101.com)
Ketamine Abuse Damages Bladder, Kidneys Feb 7, 2009
Visual examination with a cystoscope revealed an inflamed bladder in 42 of these individuals, and biopsies showed that 12 of them had a more serious condition called interstitial cystitis. On further testing, 47 patients were found to have overactive bladder or decreased bladder elasticity, the team reports. (MEDLINEplus)
