The Interstitial Cystitis Network conducts a variety of informal purposes to create new articles, ICN feature stories and to assist other patients in creating new materials. Unfortunately, the answer is no and surgery as a treatment for IC is only used as a last resort.
Families are so important for patients who are ill, regardless of the disease.
However, IC isn't always taken seriously. While some family members provide wonderful support, others accuse patients of seeking attention. Here's a popular question that is on the mind of so many IC patients.