"Man is made by his belief. As he believes, so he is." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The spirit of a season filled with numerous religious holidays … [Read more...]
Sharon – New York | Interstitial Cystitis
My problems with my bladder began in August of 2001. I woke up one morning with urgency, frequency, and pain, all which came on very quickly. I had … [Read more...]
I Have IC, But IC Doesn’t Have Me | Interstitial Cystitis

I was diagnosed in November of 2009 after having a cystoscopy (under anesthesia). But "it" all began in February of 2009 when I thought I had … [Read more...]
D – Los Angeles | Interstitial cystitis
One afternoon in 1998 I thought I had a bladder infection. I was very uncomfortable and thought I just needed to drink some cranberry juice and get … [Read more...]
Anonymous – New York | interstitial cystitis
Matia has been my doctor for almost two years and I am extremely grateful to her for guiding me through treatment and getting my health back. I’m … [Read more...]
Kimberley – Los Angeles | interstitial cystitis
I came to Matia over six and a half years ago. I found her on the Interstitial Cystitis Help listing. I was 29 years old had two babies and was in … [Read more...]
Getting a Diagnosis Helped My Psyche | Interstitial cystitis

I am a 48-year-old African American Christian woman happily married for 23 years to Alvin Wilson. According to my pain specialist, I have one of the … [Read more...]
If You Have a Moment of Less Pain, Do Something You Love | Interstitial cystitis

Adapted From Tali’s Blog: The Ramblings of an interstitial cystitis Patient I was filmed for the MTV episode for almost 4 months. There was no … [Read more...]
"LIFE’S SHORT, HAVE FUN" | Interstitial Cystitis

"I do everything I can on the days I feel good, and what I can on the days I don't." How did I come up with that statement? I'm not sure. I guess I … [Read more...]
PLEASE HELP ME! I feel like I’m going to break, Horrible vaginal pain? | Interstitial Cystitis
I have never been sexually active in any form. I have had many tests to find out what’s wrong but they don’t know. Any opinions? I am having … [Read more...]
A Mother’s Story | Interstitial Cystitis
My daughter, Mandy, was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis in 2007 at the age of 16. She had recurring symptoms of a bladder infection beginning at … [Read more...]
S. Los Angeles | Interstitial cystitis
When I first met with Matia, it was only after many visits to my urologist and several other “alternative” attempts to solve my bladder problem … [Read more...]









