MonaLisa Touch is the newest service offered in our office, and it is great for women who have vaginal discomforts like dryness, painful intercourse, or other menopausal symptoms. However, it can also be quite beneficial for women who experience incontinence…
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TENS Unit Variation with Acupuncture Needle
Last week we talked about treating IC flare-ups at home with a TENS Unit. This device delivers a gentle electronic stimulating pulse to the skin that travels up the leg in order to decrease pain and spasms associated with bladder…
Decrease IC Bladder Pain at Home with a TENS Unit
Would you be interested in treating an IC flare-up at home with a TENS Unit? We have been offering this non-invasive service in our office for many years to help women decrease the pain and spasms associated with this chronic…
MonaLisa Touch Chico May Provide Symptom Relief for IC Patients
Interstitial Cystitis is a complex condition with no cure. Anyone who suffers from this condition understands how truly frustrating it is; constant trips to the bathroom, incessant worrying about accidents or being unable to find a restroom in time, Read…
Prelief is Still #1 Dietary Supplement for Reducing Acid in “Trigger” Foods
Over the years you have heard me talk about Prelief and how much it can help ladies suffering from Interstitial Cystitis. As you know from my blogs, Interstitial Cystitis is an annoying bladder condition that causes urgency, frequency, and oftentimes…
Posted in Bladder, Interstitial Cystitis
What is it Like to Have Interstitial Cystitis?
Interstitial Cystitis is a condition where the lining of the bladder becomes irritated and damaged, causing spasms. These spasms usually cause pain, frequency, and urgency although some ladies will experience some symptoms worse than others. Let’s Read More…
Posted in Bladder, Interstitial Cystitis
Medication Tips from Dr. Davis; Thyroid, Elmiron, PPI
Many times our patients must take medication. And sometimes we suggest the patient take their medication in a way that varies from the side of the box. This is based on years and years of patient feedback and study. We…
Who Benefits from MonaLisa Touch Treatment?
The last few blogs have been spent talking about our newest service for women, MonaLisa Touch Chico, that increases blood flow, improves elasticity, and stimulates the vagina to heal itself, decreasing a variety of vaginal discomforts. Let’s spend Read More…
The [Dreaded] IC Flare-Up and How to Treat
If you suffer from Interstitial Cystitis, you know how annoying and frustrating an IC flare-up can be. Whether it lasts a few hours or a few days, that incessant urge to visit the restroom, the irritation, the pain– it’s the worst. Intensity…
What is a Cystoscopy? Why is it an Outpatient Procedure?
A cystoscopy is a simple, useful procedure that can help us diagnose abnormalities inside the bladder like Interstitial Cystitis. By inserting a camera through the urethra and into the bladder, we can see inflammation, blockages, and get an overall Read…