Table of Contents

The tears….

     Chapter 1 - My Story
     Chapter 2 - I Remember

Understanding begins….

     Chapter 3 - Searching For Answers
     Chapter 4 - What is IC? & Why is it all so confusing?
     Chapter 5 - Other Symptoms of IC
     Chapter 6 - Available Treatments

Strength in tears….

                "The Pain of IC"

     Chapter 7 - Dealing With Doctors
     Chapter 8 - Why consider alternatives?

A healing path….

     Chapter 9 - "What exactly did I do?"
     Chapter 10 - How I See IC
             IC and Bacteria
             IC and Candida
     Chapter 11 - An Uncharted Path
     Chapter 12 - "It’s a combination thing."
             IC and Allergies
             IC and the Thyroid
     Chapter 13 - A Missing Piece
             IC and Mercury
     Chapter 14 - Healing Pains and Healing Joys

Alternative ways…..

     Chapter 15 - Alternative Healers and Therapies
     Chapter 16 - Alternatives You Can Try At Home

Remember to breathe…..

     Chapter 17 - Physical Coping Tips
     Chapter 18 - Emotional Coping Tips

Finding your path….

     Chapter 19 - Now what do you do?
     Chapter 20 - Taking Your Power Back
 

References

Other Sources of Information

Exploring IC Through the Internet

Appendix - The America On Line Interstitial Cystitis
Patient Research Questionnaire