A Bladder’s Tale, Part Deux

I had my post-op consult with the urologist late last week. Here are some fun facts about interstitial cystitis:

• In all cases of interstitial cystitis, only 10 percent are diagnosed in men.
• 5 to 10 percent of all cases of interstitial cystitis are accompanied by Hunner’s Ulcers.

I found that I am a member of both demographics. So I am part of a very special group. There’s no cure, per se; there is only alleviation of the symptoms, which includes mostly dietary changes.

Again, it could have been much worse.