Treatment continued


Sacral nerve stimulation therapy— this method sends electrical currents to the sacral nerve at the base of your spine that helps control your bladder. T is helps ease pain and reduce how often you need to urinate. T e currents are sent through a device that’s implanted in your lower back.


Surgery—this is only used if other treatment options haven’t worked, or if you’re in severe pain. Surgery can be done to make your bladder bigger, or to remove part or all of your bladder.


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Latest Findings


If you have IC and certain foods make your symptoms worse, there is a supplement that might help. New research supports the use of calcium glycerophosphate to help make foods less acidic, which can ease some IC symptoms.


Always talk to your doctor before taking any supplement, and ask if this supplement may help you.


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