Interstitial Cystitis Network Resource List

Pain Management & Stress Reduction
Pain is daunting. IC patients often forget that pain control begins at home and with early recognition. If you’re struggling with pain,
these books can help! Remember, even stress can trigger more pain because it can cause muscles to tense and spasm.
Hypnotize Yourself Out of Pain - B. Eimer, Ph.D. 0.8• $14.95
The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook - M. Davis, Ph.D. 1.6• $19.95
Related Conditions
IC patients often struggle with a host of related conditions, especially IBS, Vulvodynia and Prostatodynia. We hope that the books
below help if you’re living with any of these conditions.
Coping With Anxiety – E. Bourne, PhD - It’s very normal to experience anxiety when faced with a
new, confusing and painful condition. But, it’s not normal to let it dominate our lives. This new book offers ten simple
ways to relieve anxiety, fear & worry! Don’t let anxiety dominate your life! Do something about it today!
0.5• $10.99
Sjogren’s Syndrome Survival Guide - Rumpf, Ph.D. - Some IC patients have very dry eyes,
dry mouth and dry skin, which could be Sjogren’s Syndrome.
0.8• $15.95
Mitral Valve Prolapse Survival Guide - J. & C. Durante, J. Furiasse, MD 0.6• $14.95
Overcoming Overactive Bladder – D. Newman, A. Wein, MD 0.5• $16.95
The Vulvodynia Survival Guide - H. Glazer, Ph.D. - Vulvodynia is a common related condition
for women with IC. Patients often experience discomfort, irritation and pain on their vulva. Learn more with this great
book!
0.7• $15.95
Breaking the Bonds of IBS - B. Bolen, Ph.D. - IC patients are 9 times more likely than the normal
population to have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). From diarrhea to constipation, it can exacerbate our IC. This is the
best-written resource on IBS.
0.8• $14.95
Self Care
Admit it! You probably don’t tell your family that you’re in pain. You put everyone else’s needs ahead of your own. For some reason,
you feel that if you ask for help, you aren’t a good parent or spouse. Wrong! We all have to take care of ourselves. From sleep
deprivation to anger management, IC patients really struggle. Worse, we can take our anger and stress out on our family. Not good!
These resources below can help! Use them often!
The Women’s Book of Sleep - A. Wolfson, Ph.D. 0.7• $14.95
Lift Your Mood Now – J. Preston, PsyD – Simple things you can do to beat the
blues!
0.6• $12.95
Stop The Anger Now – R. Potter-Efron, Ph.D. - If you’re struggling with anger, don’t take it out on
your family and friends. Find a better way to let the anger go with this great book.
0.8 $15.95
Daily Relaxer – M. McKay, Ph.D. - Filled with daily tips and strategies to reduce stress and RELAX!
Perfect for patients struggling with muscle tension!
0.6• $12.95
Self-Nourishment Companion - M. McKay, Ph.D. - This delightful guide offers 52 inventive and
easy-to-follow recipes for relaxation and rejuvenation. This makes a wonderful gift too, especially when combined with
our relaxation audiotapes and kokum butter body balm!
0.6• $12.95
Work and Disability
Social Security disability is an enormous program with hundreds of thousands of people participating each year. Consequently, it's
easy for both participants and first-time applicants to get lost in the system's bureaucracy. We've found the best resources that we
can to guide patients as they venture through the SSA application process!
Nolo Guide to Social Security Disability: How to Get & Keep Your Benefits - This
comprehensive and compassionate book, packed with tear-out forms and a sample disability application, covers both
SSDI, SSI & Medicare.
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3.1 $27.99
ICN Transcripts, Newsletters & Other Printed Materials
While the great majority of our materials are free via the web site, we receive numerous requests for printed information. In the next
six months, we will be adding a wide variety of resources, articles, fact sheets, brochures...that can be purchased by patients who do
not have access to the internet.
The IC Medical Records File - This medical records file solves the problem of trying to explain IC over and
over and over again to new care providers with a brief yet thorough record of your IC.
0.2• $3.50
Spring 2004 Newsletter – The IC Optimist – One Time Review Offer 0.1• $7.00
Summer 2004 SPECIAL REPORT ON DIET 0.1• $10.00
Exercise & Fitness
When IC patients flare, it can be quite overwhelming to walk, much less embark on a fitness program. Running and/or typical aerobics
classes, for example, can exacerbate symptoms. Luckily, there are new options available!
The Hatha Yoga Program for Interstitial Cystitis Patients - E Ripoll, MD - A new
exercise program that uses the gentle strengthening and stretching of yoga.
0.4• $29.95