Episode 82 Reversing Interstitial Cystitis /Painful Bladder Syndrome with Dr. Mandy

Current studies estimate that 2.7% to 6.5% of women in the United States have symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). The broad range in prevalence depends on whether a high-sensitivity definition (6.53%) is used versus a highly specific definition (2.7%) And that is really an underestimate, because most people complaining of painful, urinary discomfort,  urgency, and frequent urination; in the absence of an infection are just brushed off by their health care provider and sent home with no solutions. Meanwhile they suffer, with constant urging to urinate and pain sometimes to the point that urinating feels like peeing chards of glass.  It is not something that is over in a few days. This is a chronic and intermittent condition  In previous episodes of the one thing podcast we spoke about IC and got a nice view of the microbial  and also biofilm component; however there was more to the story that I wanted to explore. So I reached out to Dr. Mandy LaGrega who is known as the IC healer.  I was intrigued by her work in this area especially when it comes to her knowledge of the Oxalate component of IC/PBS and her understanding of the gut, fungal, mycotoxin, and psychoemotional role of these disorders.  We had a great conversation on this episode about how IC/PBS develops, how oxalates play a role,  the risk factors for IC/PBS, and overall approaches to healing this disorder from a nutritional approach.  Enjoy! About Dr. Mandy Dr. Mandy LaGreca is a Root Cause Investigator and founder of IC Healer. She uses cutting edge science to help guide clients in investigating the root cause of their ailments. Dr. Mandy is a Doctor in Clinical Nutrition (DCN) and a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS).  She also has attained the following certifications: Clinical Certification Nutrition (CCN), Functional Diagnostic Practitioner (FDN-P), Masters in Biology (MS), and Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). She is recognized across the world as one of the leading experts in Interstitial Cystitis and Painful Bladder Syndrome.  She has dedicated her life to helping people find relief and remission from Interstitial Cystitis and Painful Bladder Syndrome. Dr. Mandy LaGreca, DCN, CNS, FDN-P, CCN, LN IC Healer Believe and you WILL Heal! www.ichealer.com Articles: How to reduce oxalates without reducing plants: https://deannaminich.com/do-you-need-to-stop-eating-plants-because-of-oxalates/ #interstitialcystitisawareness #interstitialcystitis #chronicpain #chronicillnesswarrior #chronicillness #pain #interstitialcystitiswarrior #chronicillnessawareness #bladderproblems #bladder #painfulbladdersyndrome #bladderhealth #pelvicpain #chronicallyill #invisibleillness #icwarrior #ic #bladderpain