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Interstitial Cystitis

A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
Downers Grove, IL

Do any of you lovely individuals suffer from interstitial cystitis? If so what causes it to become worse pain wise when it comes to foods & drinks? What helps calm it?

May 4, 2018
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A MyLupusTeam Member

You have to be careful what you eat and drink! No aspartame, no acidic foods! If I find out anymore I'll let you know, I have spells of that getting worse!

May 7, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

Yes, I notice that after drinking coffee, alcohol or acidic juice like OJ it bothers my bladder and urethra. Same with really spicy food. If I drink tons of water in order to urinate more often, helps calm it back down.

May 15, 2018

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