Written by Stephanie Smith, Dietetic Intern and edited by Callie Krajcir, MS, RD Ever hear people mention the word “oxalate” in a support...

Are you someone who has constant bladder symptoms? Not sure if diet plays a role in your symptoms? Were you handed the IC diet handout...

*Trigger Warning* this blog post mentions and discusses eating disorders. With the holidays approaching, I wanted to open up a...

IC Warriors: With the holiday season approaching, share this list with your loved ones to give them ideas for gifts that are IC-friendly!...

Are you fecally challenged? Constipation is a condition that affects about 16 out of every 100 adults and about 33 out of 100 adults ages...

In this post, I will dive into the myth that you should follow the IC diet for an indefinite period of time. I will provide a history of...

Picture this: You are in your doctor’s office after complaining of bladder symptoms that you’ve had for a while now. The doctor tells...

Recently, I’ve found myself craving knowledge. I know, this sounds really corny, but it happens to me maybe 1-2 times per year. The past...

A year and a half ago, I was working full-time at a weight management center as a Registered Dietitian. I was actually just recovering...

You can read a modified version of this post in the summer edition of The IC Optimist. Introduction Vitamins and minerals can usually be...

One of the most common things I get asked from IC sufferers is, “How can I reduce the risk of flaring after having sex with my partner?”...

I've had IC my entire life. I turned 26 this week, so that means 26 years of living with this chronic condition. I thought it would be...

Looking for an easy, IC-friendly breakfast option? Look no further. I created a 6 ingredient oatmeal recipe that is simple and delicious....

I wrote this post to share my IC story in hopes that others can learn from my experience. Let’s start at the beginning... Ever since I...

Ever hear of food sensitivity testing? Intrigued by it? Considering asking your medical team about it? Food sensitivity tests go by many...

Do you ever go from your bladder feeling happy & healthy to it being extremely angry and painful? Or do you go to bed feeling fine and...

Since your IC diagnosis, have you been told to swap out your coffee or caffeinated tea for an herbal tea? The experts of IC will...

If you are like me, you suffer from a serious case of FOMO (fear of missing out). When I was dealing with IC during my college years, I...

Do you already know your unique dietary triggers? Have you ruled out diet as a cause of your IC symptoms? Are you looking for some other...

I’m sure when you were diagnosed with IC you were handed a piece of paper that explained what not to eat and that was it. No follow-up,...