Urology - Interstitial Cystitis

Pathway Contributor: Susan Firus

Credentials:
RD

Degree(s):
Master of Arts, Registered Dietitian

Relevant Dietetic Experience and Accomplishments:

• Editor PEN
• Advocate for Child Nutrition & Type I Diabetes
• Chair of Mindful Eating Counselling Working Group

Practice Focus:
Diabetes

Contributions:

• Do any dietary components or approaches exacerbate or alleviate symptoms in individuals with interstitial cystitis (IC)?  

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• Do any dietary components or approaches exacerbate or alleviate symptoms in individuals with interstitial cystitis (IC)?  

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• Is calcium glycerophosphate (an acid-neutralizing dietary supplement marketed as Prelief®) effective in relieving symptoms (e.g. pain, discomfort, urinary urgency) in individuals with interstitial cystitis (IC)?  

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• Is calcium glycerophosphate (an acid-neutralizing dietary supplement marketed as Prelief®) effective in relieving symptoms (e.g. pain, discomfort, urinary urgency) in individuals with interstitial cystitis (IC)?  

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• Are dietary or herbal supplements (e.g. arginine or quercetin, alone or with glucosamine and chondroitin) effective for treating symptoms of interstitial cystitis (IC)?  

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• Are dietary or herbal supplements (e.g. arginine or quercetin, alone or with glucosamine and chondroitin) effective for treating symptoms of interstitial cystitis (IC)?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Urology - Interstitial Cystitis Background

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• Urology - Interstitial Cystitis Practice Guidance Toolkit

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• Urology - Interstitial Cystitis Practice Guidance Toolkit

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