My Story
I was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis in 2011. Like many of you, I spent years confused, frustrated, and in pain, not knowing what was causing my flares or how to prevent them.
I traveled to New York to see Dr. Robert Moldwin, one of the leading IC specialists in the country. I spent countless hours on the IC Network forums, searching ingredient by ingredient to figure out what I could safely eat. I kept notebooks, tried elimination diets,
and slowly learned what worked for my body.
After 15 years of living with IC, I've learned a lot about triggers, about diet, about the mind-body connection, and about what actually helps reduce flares.
Why I'm Building IC Companion
I'm building IC Companion because I wish it existed when I was first diagnosed.
Back then, I spent hours searching forums trying to figure out if a single ingredient was safe. I kept messy notebooks that I never looked back at. I had no way to see patterns in my own data.
IC Companion is the tool that I needed and that I've created. It's a simple way to:
- Look up any ingredient and see how other IC patients react to it
- Track what I eat and how I feel
- Actually see the patterns that cause my flares
- Make confident decisions about what to eat
Not Medical Advice
I'm not a doctor. IC Companion is not medical advice. It's a self-management tool built by a patient, for patients.
Always work with your healthcare provider on treatment decisions. But between appointments, IC Companion can help you track, understand, and manage your condition.
Get in Touch
Have questions or suggestions? I'd love to hear from you.
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