I’m just going to bang this one out, because by the time I’ve typed a dozen words, it will be time to pop another pill. Another dozen, time for ANOTHER pill. And so on. I finally broke down and bought one of those pill containers grandmas use to keep track of their heart and pooping [...]

A new enemy has emerged in the war on my bladder: Peeps. That’s right. Peeps. Those puffy, yummy little easter treats, the ones I’ve eaten my entire life. I had four of those about a week ago and it gave me one of the worst flareups I’ve ever had. None of my pills did a [...]

This one is about three entries that were all pent-up…sorry!
My sister called to see how the urologist appointment went this morning. The doctor’s diagnosis: I am now an official member of the IC club. The dues include an indefinite prescription for Elmiron and orders to stay away from coffee and anything spicy. Who needs Indian [...]

I get ANOTHER bladder infection. It’s 2:00 in the morning and it looks like I’m getting an all-nighter instead of turtle doves.
I am starting to freak again this might be the family disease. (Update: it was!)
I’ll never forget the horrible time my mother went through 15 years ago when nobody really knew anything about it. [...]