/IC

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Hi ,

I had not hear of the Lyme, " sticky blood " phrase before. I do have poor

circulation, but never really connected that with MS or Lyme, but I am

just learning about both diseases! Does it supposedly not flow as well

due to being " sticky " ?

I am not sure that IC is the same at the MS Bladder. My understanding

of MS bladder is more like neurogenic bladder (retention, possible

spasms, difficulty starting/stopping etc.) I don't have that. IC is a

chronic inflammation of the bladder wall. I do have the ulcers on the

GAG layer which are classic for the disease. Keeping your system

alkaline helps with symptoms. If I take B vitamins, drink or eat

anything acidic, it burns like someone poured bleach in my bladder, and

can take weeks to recover. Actually, the diet for IC is pretty healthy -

(except that you can't tolerate fruits). I have to take buffered Vit. C

also. I have had IC since 1991, and never taken any drugs for it, so no

one is making much money off me! (LOL). My drs are always trying to get

me to take B vitamins, and I have to tell them no. I can tolerate B-12

injections though and have done them. I took Folic Acid for a few weeks

at my neuro's request, but had to stop that also due to increase of

symptoms.

Anyway, thanks for your info too. I am enjoying reading the posts and

learning from this group.

Good health to all,

Jean