I am not a doctor; please consult your practitioner before changing your supplement or healthcare regimen. Restricting intake of the foods and beverages listed above help some individuals control IC/BPS symptoms. This is not necessarily true. Hi Megan I have been sugar free for 3 years. Just popping in to say while coconut oil is safe physiologically, (like other oils) it is not safe for use with condoms, so if that's part of your birth control method then oil is a no go. Im glad you have a good new doctor. Excessive drinking of water and coffee and tea for years. Bergamot Oil. I had the Food intolerance Carroll testing done and Fruit was the one I needed to completely eliminate. So heres a bit more information about Food Intolerance Evaluations: Having a food intolerance means your gut doesntknow how to digesta certain food. It's hard and a bit crazy; but we're also finally used to it. Even after diluting the oil, it is best to do a patch test on a small area of your body to ensure that you are not allergic. Talk out loud to yourself.. I will get better . For some it will be giving up dairy, eggs etc., depending on their evaluations results, that will help, in my opinion. I know it will be hard but I just want to feel well again. Hot peppers and spicy foods. It took me 6 months on the intro diet! I was diagnosed with IC last year and preserved an antidepressant, however I was reluctant to take medication. But Im afraid if I try to wait until I have no bladder symptoms I might be on stage one for too long. For example, can you not tolerate any alcohol-based tinctures? Ive been having coconut oil instead. Thank you for letting me share this. Hi Megan, What a blessing to read your blog! And you will find new favorite foods! I dont do a lot of others, but they wouldnt affect IC issues if I did. Really informative post, I have never heard of this before. (I include his information above in the post.) It had gotten so bad on his hands that his skin peeled off in sheets and it crept up his arms. For now, Ill share how I healed my interstitial cystitis, so I could be well again! It has magical powers i swear by it. Lets take a further look at each one: Then, go to a Doctor and get an Elmiron prescription. This is because each person experiences interstitial cystitis differently. So my flare Ive had a friend thats texted me almost every day asking me how Im doing. I try not to have to raise my voice for anything during those times because I feel that in my bladder as well, and Ill avoid the gym that day. . What about you? Could you let me know which one would be good to buy. Wishing you well, Diana (\__/) (o.O ) (> < ) This is Bunny. While starting a new healing diet, such as the GAPS Introduction Diet, is really hard, having tools and alternatives makes it all better. But i agree Natasha McBride is way out of her league with IC. We started our diet of fatty broth and well cooked meat and veggies. Thanks again and glad you are well! I keep adding acidophilus and/or bifido with some other herbs and they help for a while and then they stop working and bifido causes bladder pain for me. How it works is unknown, but it may restore the inner surface of the bladder, which protects the bladder wall from substances in urine that could irritate it. to begin the GAPS intro diet this coming Monday. I had food allergy tests and it doesnt seem to come in to play for menot sure. I have cut dairy and gluten but I flared again even on my elixir and probiotics. Dr. Zeff is happy to consult with anyone regarding optimal diets for them and he can speak with patients via phone appointments, if youre not local to his area. Elmiron worked for me. Hello, from another PNW resident! Im 32 and diagnosed 6 yrs ago. BUT it was the extremely gentle foods of the Intro. Thank you, This is awesome. Yes, this is common for anyone with IC or leaky gut, because the HPA axis is affected and often the thyroid, too. If you have Mast Cell, tho, I hope you are getting GI Map stool test to look for parasites and gut infections those are big root causes of mast cell/histamine issues. Yay, Sarah, sounds perfect!! I have to take issue with your comment that equates poor nutrition with a vegan diet. The recommended dosage is to take 3 pills a day, or 3oo mg. $6 a day on medication when youre in your 30s!? New sickness could be caused. What would be your top tips for me to start? (So while I can never eat an apple without feeling awful, for example, I might be able to eat curry, that contains allspice.) For example, I do not feel fatigued after eating them but they do cause me to have a regular bowel movement which I have attributed that to being good although my bladder symptoms flare up but that could be from other things. We had him scoped too, and it turned out he had some inflammation. The purpose of this study is to assess the use of peppermint oil as a treatment for Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS). I do consultations (via Skype or Facetime) if you need support starting GAPS; see my consulting tab ^^ at the very top of the page; or go to gapsdiet.com for lots of info to get you started. Hi Meghan, Thank you for your post. I also like Teeccinos Dandelion Dark Roast Tea (this one), which has natural coffee flavor added. <3. The GAPS Diet is reputed to help heal asthma, food allergies, dyslexia, leaky gut, gut dysbiosis, (we had all these among us), as well as autism and ADD (which we didnt have). You'll receive a confirmation email shortly! Mix two tablespoons of this juice in one glass of fresh coconut water and mix well. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. How was your doctor positively, 100% able to tell you that you had IC? It might even be closer to 50/50 but no one really knows. (Is there a sweetener your son can have?- hardwood xylitol or stevia?) Megan thank-you for your article. I have IC. Genetically there would be something else. So far, I am trying an anti inflammatory diet as well as some supplements. On top I am worried that by all these restrictions I dont have a balanced diet which could lead to further problems.. What would you recommend me to do? The most important pieces, in my opinion, for IC are going firstly grain-free and refined-sugar-free, pulling out dairy, eggs, and fruit in the beginning and secondly to have the food evaluation done while doing the above diet so you know which food to not add back in. But that s OK for me. Hi Elizabeth! NO eczema, nowell you knowunpleasant belly symptoms so I thought healing was possible and that the enzymes he was lacking he lacks no more and reintroduction was fine. Coconut oil is great for cooking and can be consumed raw as well. Im going to Thailand in December and very much want to enjoy the curries there. Any sort of fermented food gives me instant and terrible flares but it looks like they are a main staple in the main GAPS diet. When our entire familys diet changed to help accommodate my daughters dietary needs (no wheat/gluten in the house at all, and no processed foods, though the rest of us didnt fully do GAPS ourselves), my symptoms WAY improved! Blessings as you figure out the right balance for your family!! The purpose of this study is to assess the use of peppermint oil as a treatment for Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS). I am looking into all of this for my husband. You will get better. Thanks Megan! You can heal from IC. I am always amazed when folks are recommended to take this to reduce their stomach acid or produce alkalinity within their body. I do take magnesium, quite alot. For teas, I do avoid caffeine now; again though, it wouldnt affect any IC issues. Your husbands concern is a good one. Can you recommend anything for bladder spasms? Then youll know which food to cut, which food is tripping up your healing process. updates every week! Any suggestions? Dr. Larrian Gillispie, a female uro-gynecologist widely recognized in the scientific and medical community and one of the few doctors with expertise in the area of pelvic pain, has shown that women can break out of the vicious cycle of cystitis. I will reread the article very carefully again and also the posts from others and your replys. I have also been inspired to write my own book on my autoimmune healing journey. Hi Teryl. Keep figuring it out. And may both of our stories reach more folks who still havent found the link between diet and healing. I was finally given the prescription of Elmiron. Feel free to look into my consulting if you feel that would help you. I looked on Dr. Zs site but dont see it mentioned. Perhaps the confidence of ones physician when diagnosing is subjective, based on your test results and their experiences. If thats the case, it'll be great. I am willing to do whatever it takes to feel good again. Fruit simply made it worse and was the digestive road block to it healing. I looked at the website and didnt see it listed anywhere. From the bottom of my heart I thank you for sites like this. Restricting intake of the foods and beverages listed above help some individuals control IC/BPS symptoms. Later I have chamomile tea with plain yogurt and maybe a tsp of our maple syrup. They do not contain fruit, and they are not synthetic. Im nursing my baby and finding a huge milk supply drop when I cut out too much food. (See ad from Amazon below!) And I now realize that cranberry juice is not good for me /IC after all. It gives me some hope! Hi Tim, thanks for your thoughts and insights! You can call his number, listed above, for more info. Waiting for your reply at the earliest so that i can start my healing to the utmost level. The probiotic that you took, was it recommend to you? This would be something to ask your ND or functional doctor about. My question is, would you recommend the GAPS diet if the main symptom I am experiencing is frequency? I am pretty healthy. Okay Angela! I am at a loss as to what to do to get this flare to leave and let me get back to my healthy and happy life. Thank you so much for sharing! Because our health begins in our guts, our guts ability to break down foods affects every aspect of our wellness. The problem was much worse before I started my period each month and I had the same symptoms you had with urethra pain. The benefits of coconut oil are endless. We have noticed that nightshades cause her problems and she has always been lactose intolerant. Our son cannot digest any fruits and most dairy either. Not all the time like that. The benefits of coconut oil are endless. Hot peppers and spicy foods. Can you tolerate raw garlic pressed or minced? I live in Brookings, Oregon which is about 6 hours away from Dr Zeff and decided to at least give him a call and I ended up making a appointment with him and it was the decision Ive ever made! Make a few of these then put them in a plastic container and freeze them. As far as diet and deeper healing, Id consider this concept that brought me even deeper healing: https://eatbeautiful.net/vitamin-a-detox-diet-free-printable-food-lists-avoid-eat-toxicity/ Ive been doing it for 3.5 years and can now eat more foods than ever before + have zero symptoms. Eat more. As there are many conflicting lists, especially when it comes to herbs and spices. She also identified that my histamine values are much too high. Is there a food thats sabotaging your health? In fact, the best way to improve digestion is to add in fruit-free digestive bitters (find them here). Was it the supplements or the powder, I use Perfect Supplements bulk collagen powder: http://bit.ly/2rMvwHf. It is fruit itself that I cant have, even though my villi are healthy. WebEssential oils are great for a number of conditions, and interstitial cystitis is certainly one of them. But i DO want to heal. Sending prayers to you for healing! Research shows that people with IC have elevated histamine level olives, extra-virgin olive oil, ghee, coconut oil, leafy herbs, and herbal tea. Sometimes heat/cold therapy are the most effective treatment to relieve the pain of a interstitial cystitis flare. Anything fermented especially vinegar, pork, turkey, Choclate is a killler for me. Coffee (caffeinated and decaffeinated), tea (caffeinated and decaffeinated), soda, alcohol, citrus juices, and cranberry juice. Also eating figs, dried, histamine in them. This has been one of the worst experiences of my life. I was afraid I would get sick the first time I ate meat also. I can tell you which one helped me the most, and one to avoid. Now it is s bladder killer. As mentioned, for the most part, coconut water is considered to be safe. I also had a Skype consultation with him. I believe strongly that we can heal ourselves. I hope this is the right path for you! . He can send you the food intolerance kit in the mail. Current IC medications: What oils do you use for cooking if not olive/coconut? Furthermore, trigger foods and drinks can vary quite a bit for each case. I am hopefully D-Mannose will help me long term. Dont give up. ), but she had a tragedy in her family and even though she is working, I feel she is not all there yet. Thanks again, dear. Thank you for your posts!! Thanks for that encouragement. Pentosan (Elmiron) is approved by the Food and Drug Administration specifically for treating interstitial cystitis. But that doesn't mean it's what's right for you. The past couple of years I seriously and religiously deviated from whole grains and white flour products, opted for organic as much as possible, cut down red meat, citrus fruits and all caffeinated drinks. The description of this disease from Web MD goes thus: Interstitial cystitis (IC), often called painful bladder syndrome, is a tricky condition. Praise God!and yay for a mamas good prayers and for Dr. Zeff! It is also the best diet for everyone. Thank you for sharing! 50% of all IC patients have fruit as their food intolerance. In remissions I eat whatever I want and it doesnt seem to bother my ic. Laser cervical surgery after abnormal pap (moderate dysplasia) in 3/2004 UTIs since mid 2004 Recurrent yeast infections since mid 2005 IC dx 3/2006 V V dx 12/2006 Other conditions: IBS, allergies, dry eyes. I went vegan 2.5 years a go and two weeks in i felt like a new woman. Crypto If so, for your CI or just because they are bad for your health? I have just a couple of questions. Some of the most commonly used oils for this condition include lavender and sandalwood. Aloe Vera for Interstitial Cystitis. My current urologist advised me to treat my gut. The good news? I dont want drugs, becouse of side effects. I have found a local GAPS practitioner and have booked an appointment for support. Im glad its not more prevalent than it is; and yet too many Americans suffer from it. A food intolerance suggests that you dont have the right genes to make the right enzymes to break down a certain food. Re skin, its better to avoid, but people may have varying levels of sensitivity. I dont see how GAPS unless modified is complimentary or supportive of SIBO? Did you take 1 capsule daily or increased the dosage? I have IBS and have to really adjust my eating habits. You can contact Dr. Zeff. Good luck and blessings in your process!! Somehow a flare began 2 months ago and lasted 2 wks, went away for 1 month and has been back again for a few days. from Dr. Zeff, eliminate that food group, and then must do GAPS for a couple of years. Hi Sarah, thanks for your comment. Blessings! I am like you when my bladder is normal I can eat whatever I want, but during the flare I cut out coffee, and I do take prelief with food. Thank you so much for this article! Like to go as natural as I can. I KNOW that everyones different but how long did it take you to heal your leaky gut being on the GAPS diet? Megan your story is ditto same to same with me, all the triggers are same for me adding garlic also, garlic helps in uti but triggers the most in IC, cant eat pomegranates too, summing up same, sugar triggers me too, high gi foods, fats helped me, almonds-walnuts, so whatever helped you, please tell me exactly the same from all supplements you are taking to all foods you are eating that benefitted you the most, whatever hepled you will benefit me for sure, you are my female version as i am male. There are also a handful of other options that may be beneficial as well. I went into urinary retention, had a painful supra pubic catheter that ruined my daily life completely, spent more time in the hospital than at home. becoming a vegan has had no negative impact on my IC. Each flare I agonize over if and when it will go. I have just been diagnosed with this painful disease. After reading your article I cut out olive oil as a test (I am already fruit free for months due to apparent intolerance). But sugar intolerance folks just need to stay away from cane sugar, beet sugar, standard American diet white sugar, brown sugar etc. He went off all dairy and now he is almost 23 and can totally handle dairy! That makes me so happy ? If there was a rhubarb wine or other non-fruit wine, Im sure it would not bother me in regard to IC. Youd be surprised how many men go the bathroom 20 to 30 times a day and 3 or 4 times at night, have painful urination, hesitation, etc. That coupled with my symptoms was how she diagnosed me. Each person has some variation in their threshold for the food theyre intolerant to. But it is strange on how me consuming the little fruit I was consuming could actually have led to this condition . I have tried so many elimination diets, but NEVER considered fruit. But the diet and eliminating food intolerances are the first and most important steps, in my opinion. So we all went back to the beginning. Ive gone the Elmiron route, and yes, way too expensive. I also read a while ago that coconut oil has antigungal properties. It really helps me to keep track of all of this, plus it serves as a reminder the next time this happens if it does, that I can weather the storm and get through it again. If everything is flaring your urgency, even fermented foods may do that. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and input! Youre right that its needed. BTW I have taken very good Vitamin C 1000mg. Glad youve found something natural that works. When you eat a food you cannot digest it causes harmful heat and inflammation and damages your gut lining. It seems to me that I don t have IC at all, it was never diagnosed. The only other explanation is if a person started out in poor health and in a cloudy climate then stayed away from the food, improved their health and moved to a sunny climate, their body would be detoxifying better and they could then handle the food intolerance without it causing symptoms. Its fruit! I have a constant pain in the urethra and bladder, often obstipation and vulvodynia. Any ideas on beverages? As mentioned, for the most part, coconut water is considered to be safe. Thanks a bunch! so you dont eat any fruit ever again then? I have never heard of this you are such an inspiration! Reducing stress and leading a healthy lifestyle? Carroll (or simply the Carroll) Test. I really enjoyed your story and trying to help people. Blessings to you, too! I did not have a cystoscopy done. Use pumpkin and sweet potato to make treats. Thank you! This will turn your acidic urine to alkaline or non acidic urine. Cut more out of my diet? 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