Urinary & pelvic health

Interstitial cystitis (IC) —
References & further reading

References

¹ Clemens J., et al. 2007. Interstitial cystitis and painful bladder syndrome. In: M. Litwin & C. Saigal, editors. Urologic Diseases in America. Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office. NIH publication 07–5112, 123–154.

  See also:

  Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. 2008. Interstitial cystitis. NIH Publication No. 08–3220. URL: http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/interstitialcystitis/ (accessed 11.05.2008).

² Zamula, E. 1995. Interstitial cystitis: Progress against disabling bladder condition. URL: http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/995_cystitis.html (accessed 12.05.2008).

³ Osborne, J. 2006. Interstitial cystitis network (ICN): Patient handbook: Understanding diet and IC. URL: http://www.ic-network.com/handbook/diet.html (accessed 11.18.2008).

⁴ Chang, D. 2007. Interstitial cystitis (painful bladder syndrome) < Frequently asked questions < womenshealth.gov. URL:http://www.4women.gov/faq/interstitial-cystitis.cfm#b (accessed 12.05.2008).

⁵ Metts, J. 2001. Interstitial cystitis: Urgency and frequency syndrome. Am. Fam. Phys., 64 (7). URL: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20011001/1199.html (accessed 12.05.2008).

  National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. 1994. Interstitial cystitis. Rockville, MD: US Dept. of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health. NIH publication no. 94-3220.

⁶ Enerbäck, L., et al. 1989. Histamine and mucosal mast cells in interstitial cystitis. Agents Actions, 27 (1–2), 113–116. URL: http://www.springerlink.com/content/b172364g26t04487/ (accessed 12.05.2008).

⁷ Chang, D. 2007.

⁸ Interstitial Cystitis Association of America. 2006. Interstitial cystitis: What healthcare providers need to know. ICA Nursing Presentation. Ed. V. Ratner. URL (PDF): www.ichelp.org/Portals/0/ProfessionalPerspectives/ProPerspectives-Autumn%2007.pdf (accessed 11.19.2008).

⁹ Parsons, C. 1993. The role of the glycosaminoglycan layer in bladder defense mechanisms and interstitial cystitis. Int. Urogynecol. J., 4 (6), 373-379. URL (abstract): http://www.springerlink.com/content/m11m78713n9226g2/ (accessed 12.05.2008).

¹⁰ Lee, J., et al. 2006. Is interstitial cystitis an allergic disorder? A case of interstitial cystitis treated successfully with anti-IgE. Int. J. Urol., 13 (95), 631–634. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16771742 (accessed 12.04.2008).

¹¹ Rashid, et al. 2004. Interstitial cystitis antiproliferative factor (APF) as a cell-cycle modulator. BMC Urol., 4, 3. URL: http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=411044 (accessed 11.16.2008).

  Keay, S., et al. 1996. Decreased 3H-thymidine incorporation by human bladder epithelial cells following exposure to urine from interstitial cystitis patients. J. Urol., 156 (6), 2073–2078. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8911393 (accessed 12.05.2008).

¹² Theoharides, T., et al. 1995. Activation of bladder mast cells in interstitial cystitis: A light and electron microscopic study. J. Urol., 153 (3 Pt. 1), 629–636. URL: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7861501 (accessed 12.05.2008).

  Theoharides, T., & Sant, G. 1991. Bladder mast cell activation in interstitial cystitis. Semin. Urol., 9 (2), 74–87. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1853017 (accessed 12.05.2008).

See also:

  Hanno, P. 2007. Painful bladder syndrome (interstitial cystitis). In Hanno P., et al., editors. Penn Clinical Manual of Urology, 217-234. Philadelphia: Saunders.

  Hurst R., et al. 1997. The role of glycosaminoglycans in normal bladder physiology and the pathophysiology of interstitial cystitis. In G. Sant (Ed.), Interstitial Cystitis, 93–100. Philadelphia: Lippincott–Raven Publishers.

  Parsons, C. 1993.

¹³ Interstitial Cystitis Association. 2008. About IC. URL: http://www.ichelp.org/WhatisIC/AboutIC/tabid/416/Default.aspx (accessed 12.04.2008).

¹⁴ Association of Reproductive Health Professionals. 2008. Screening, treatment, and management of interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome. URL (PDF): http://www.arhp.org/uploadDocs/CPICPBS.pdf (accessed 12.05.2008).

¹⁵ Hughes, R. 1995. Two types of misery — bacterial cystitis and interstitial cystitis — includes related information on prevention measures. Harvard Health Letter. URL: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1585/is_n3_v20/ai_16026389 (accessed 12.05.2008).

¹⁶ Boschert, S. 2000. Interstitial cystitis often misdiagnosed. OB/GYN News. URL: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0CYD/is_1_35/ai_59579584 (accessed 11.14.2008).

¹⁷ Letourneau, R., & Theoharides, T. 2003. Intragranular activation of bladder mast cells and their association with nerve processes in interstitial cystitis. Brit. J. Urol., 77 (1), 41–54. URL (abstract): http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/119198729/abstract (accessed 12.10.2008).

¹⁸ Sandler, G., & Sandler, A. 2002. Interstitial cystitis, hormones, perimenopause and menopause. URL: http://www.ic-network.com/iclifestyles/march02.html (accessed 12.05.2008).

¹⁹ Osborne, J. 2006. Interstitial cystitis network (ICN): Patient handbook: Understanding diet and IC. URL: http://www.ic-network.com/handbook/diet.html (accessed 11.18.2008).

²⁰ Osborne, J. 2006.

²¹ Brown, S. 2003. Excessive acidity may aggravate urinary disorders. A case study — A novel therapy for interstitial cystitis. Total Health, 25 (3), 22–23

²² Katske, F., et al. 2001. Treatment of interstitial cystitis with a quercetin supplement. Tech. Urol., 7 (1), 44–46. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11272677 (accessed 12.05.2008).

²³ Theoharides, T., et al. 2007. A retrospective open label study of CystoProtek in painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis (PBS/IC). URL (PDF) http://www.algonot.com/pdf/TCTPoster.pdf (accessed 12.05.2008).

²⁴ Interstitial Cystitis Association. [No publication date.] Pelvic floor dysfunction. URL: http://www.ichelp.org/Default.aspx?tabid=229 (accessed 02.06.2008).

  Peters, K., & Carrico D. 2006. Frequency, urgency, and pelvic pain: Treating the pelvic floor versus the epithelium. Curr. Urol. Rep., 7 (6), 450–455. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17052440 (accessed 02.06.2008).

²⁴ National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). 2008. Physical therapy in women with interstitial cystitis (IC03). A single-blinded randomized multi-center trial to evaluate the efficacy and durability of myofascial tissue manipulation in women with interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome. URL: http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/record/NCT00733603 (accessed 12.05.2008).

  Weiss, J. 2001. Pelvic floor myofascial trigger points: manual therapy for interstitial cystitis and the urgency–frequency syndrome. J. Urol., 166 (6), 2226–2231. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11696740 (accessed 12.05.2008).

²⁵ Carrico, D., et al. 2008. Guided imagery for women with interstitial cystitis: results of a prospective, randomized controlled pilot study. J. Altern. Complement. Med., 14 (1), 53–60. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18199015 (accessed 12.05.2008).

²⁶ Spanos, C. 1997. Stress-induced bladder mast cell activation: implications for interstitial cystitis. J. Urol., 157 (2), 669–672. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8996395 (accessed 12.05.2008).

Further reading

Books

• Stewart, E. 2002. The V Book: A Doctor’s Guide to Complete Vulvovaginal Health. NY: Bantam.
• Lauman, B. 1998. A Taste of the Good Life: A Cookbook for an Interstitial Cystitis Diet. Freeman Family Trust Publications.

Pelvic physical therapy

• Alexander technique: http://www.alexandertechnique.com/at.htm
• Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education: http://www.feldenkrais.com/

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