Inflammation of the bladder is a common cause of bladder pain for individuals with Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), Cystitis and Interstitial Cystitis.  Cystitis is one type of UTI that is often caused by a bacterial infection, whilst Interstitial Cystitis is often not attributed to bacteria or responsive to antibiotic treatment.  Finding a product that provides instant relief will help you manage your pain and take back control of your life.

Interstitial Cystitis is a chronic inflammation of the bladder wall, the exact cause of which remains a mystery. The Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA) states that many researchers believe a trigger (caused by one more events) may initially damage the bladder or bladder lining, and ultimately lead to the development of IC. Some of these triggers are: bladder trauma, pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, autoimmune disorder, cystitis or one or more event that may have initially damaged the bladder and its lining.

The symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis are often associated with urinary frequency and urgency (feeling a strong need to urinate). Interstitial Cystitis and all types of UTIs can make passing urine painful leading to disturbance during sleep, discomfort at work and discomfort during sexual intercourse.

Antonium is the world's only UTI/Cystitis cream.  Antonium provides instant relief of the terrible burning pain experienced when you pass urine. It comes in a 15ml size tube which can be conveniently carried with you at all times.

Antonium UTI/Cystitis Cream contains Aloe Vera and other natural ingredients including Chamomile Extract, Menthol and Vitamin E and is the only UTI cream available for instant pain relief. By applying a small amount to the external urethra, Antonium immediately stops the burning pain and the effect lasts between 15 to 20 minutes.  Many users of Antonium find the pain relief can last much longer depending on the severity of their symptoms.

Antonium has been tested for over 10 years with no adverse side effects and is used by both Interstitial Cystitis and Cystitis sufferers.  It is a testament to their product that over 80% of Antonium's current orders are from repeat customers. One of Antonium's loyal users is Kim Zarrelli from the USA who commented "I have Interstitial Cystitis and this is a wonderful product. It offers immediate relief that sometimes lasts much longer than advertised.  I highly recommend this."

Antonium is not a cure.  It is simply aimed to help you cope with your symptoms,  control the pain and should be used in conjunction with other treatments, which your doctor or health practitioner prescribes.

Follow Antonium on Twitter or contact them via email.  They are always keen to read research and share up to date information on Cystitis. Visit their web site (www.antoniumcream.com) to order or learn more about Antonium UTI/Cystitis cream.

Baking soda works very quickly to relieve painful bladder flare-ups.  Just mix about 1/2 teaspoon with a glass of water and then drink it down.

Baking soda is a fast and effective way to alkalize your body and it can be taken multiple times a day as long as you do not exceed a total of 2 teaspoons per day. For long term use, however, you might consider an alkalizing supplement like Alkalife Drops.

The suggestions above are all geared towards providing temporary relief of bladder pain which is an important first step toward improving your quality of life and winning the battle against Interstitial Cystitis.  But living with Interstitial Cystitis requires a multi modal approach.  This article merely scratches the surface of the many alternatives available for addressing bladder pain in IC patients.

If you've read our article on Aloe Vera, you know that certain types of Aloe Vera can be used to reduce and sometimes alleviate bladder pain.  Aloe is a natural polysaccharide with anti-inflammatory properties and Desert Harvest's Aloe Vera is often used as a natural alternative to pharmaceutic drugs like Elmiron.  As with Elmiron, Desert Harvest's Aloe Vera must be taken daily for a couple of months before you begin to see significant positive results.  However, Desert Harvest Aloe Vera is natural without the unpleasant side effects associate with Elmiron (i.e. weight gain & hair loss).

In addition, Desert Harvest sells a number of beneficial supplements that are buffered/combined with Aloe Vera.   Many IC sufferers find certain supplements irritate their bladder.  Desert Harvest has found a way to combine/buffer these supplements with their patented form of whole leaf Aloe Vera which makes them more tolerable to people with sensitive bladders.

Other natural treatments include Reiki, Acupuncture, and Physical Therapy (Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation).  If you'd like to learn more about Reiki, please read our article about an IC sufferer who learned to control her Interstitial Cystitis pain through Reiki and later became a Reiki Practitioner.

Interstitial Cystitis is a chronic, painful bladder condition that has no known cure.  But it is possible to control the symptoms and eventually go into remission.  Knowledge is power, and we encourage you to continuously research and empower yourself through learning.  Even after years of living with IC, we are constantly discovering new insights.  Below are some excellent books which can help put you on the path to self healing.