Guest guest Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hi Anne - this is such a distressing condition. I have treated a number of patients with it, who've had varying levels of pain and impairment of quality of life. From my research there are a couple of different types of IC - one characterised by Hunners ulcers, one not. I did a lot of reading a while ago and as a result (as well as addressing the AI side of this condition), give herbs to soothe the GAG layer of the bladder, Althaea rad and Glyc have played a big part in tx. I think it was who mentioned Hypericum and I too have found that particularly helpful. Interestingly, one female pt who sees me with this, also has nasal polyps and asthma - so we focussed on food intolerances and mucus membrane healing, (she was also peri menopausal at the time of first appt - so herbs to address all that). As long as she keeps taking her IC tea (calendula, althaea rad, glyc and chamomilla) one to three times daily (depending on how she's feeling), her IC sx are under control. Her asthma is also well controlled altho unfortunately, her nasal polyps and anosmia have never consistently improved. If the person is experiencing a lot of pain, I usually also give a pain mix which includes Corydalis, that the person can take prn. In a bit of a rush at the mo, but can give more info at another time if you wish. Best wishes Sue Salmon Huddersfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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