Comforting & Soothing Foods For IC/BPS

Introduction

We've long collected information on foods, beverages and activities that can flare IC symptoms. This survey hopes to collect information about how patients who are diet sensitive calm and soothe their symptoms. We want to compare and contrast your experience with previous research studies that have found certain foods the most or least bothersome. But, more importantly, we'd like to hear about those foods and drinks that help you control your IC flares, especially those that soothe your bladder.

We are also in the process of updating our IC Food List for 2018 and hope that you will help us by sharing any foods that are not included in the lists or food rankings that you might disagree with! Thank you for helping us to improve our dietary information!

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* 1. Have you been diagnosed with IC/BPS?

Yes

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* 2. Do certain foods irritate your bladder and/or cause IC flares?

Yes

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* 3. When you eat irritating foods, what symptoms do they cause? (Check all that apply)

frequency

urgency

pressure

pain as the bladder fills with urine

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What FOODS & DRINKS trigger your IC flares? This is a list of the foods and beverages most commonly reported to cause irritation. Check all that apply to you!

Coffees (Regular & Decaf)

Caffeinated Energy Drinks (Monster, etc.)

Caffeinated Teas (Black, White, Green)

Herbal Teas

Cola Sodas (Coke, Pepsi, etc.)

Citrus Sodas (Lemon, Orange, Mountain Dew etc.)

Citrus Juices (Orange Juice, Lemonade, etc.)

Cranberry Juice & Products

Tomato & Tomato Products

Hot spices, spicy foods

Artificial Sweeteners

Alcohols

Products containing Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - Juices, Canned Foods

Products containing Vitamin B6 - B complex supplements

Mass Market Multivitamins (i.e. Centrum, One A Day, etc.)

soy products

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What DRINKS soothe your bladder and reduce your symptoms? (Check all that apply)

Chamomile Tea

Peppermint Tea

Marshmallow Root Tea

Slippery Elm Tea

Milk

Tap Water

Spring Water

Evian Water

Vanilla Milkshake

Pear Juice

Apple Juice

What other beverages soothe your bladder and/or your IC symptoms?

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* 6. What FOODS, if any, help to soothe your bladder and reduce your symptoms? Previous research studies have identified the foods listed below as the "least bothersome" but that is not true for everyone. IC patients can have very unique food tolerances. Do you find any of these foods to be "soothing" or"calming" to your bladder symptoms? Check all that apply

Bananas

Blueberries

Honeydew Melon

Pears

Watermelon

Raisins

Broccoli

Brussel Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrots

Cauliflower

Celery

Cucumber

Mushrooms

Peas

Radishes

Squash

Zucchini

White potatoes

Sweet potatoes / Yams

Chicken

Eggs

Turkey

Beef

Pork

Lamb

Shrimp

Tuna

Salmon

Oats

Rice products

Pretzels

Popcorn

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What is your favorite "go to" FOOD or BEVERAGE when you are struggling with an intense flare? What foods or drinks do you turn to to give you comfort?

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* 8. Has the three column ICN Food List been helpful? It ranks foods as caution, try it or bladder friendly?

No, I don't use it.

No, it's too confusing.

Yes, it has been helpful

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* 9. Are there any FOODS that have been left off the IC Food Lists or IC Food App? Please share them so that we can include them in the upcoming 2018 IC Diet List.

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* 10. Are there any food rankings that you disagree with? Foods that are on the friendly list that irritate you? Or foods on the caution list that don't bother your bladder?

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* 1. Have you been diagnosed with IC/BPS?

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* 2. Do certain foods irritate your bladder and/or cause IC flares?

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* 3. When you eat irritating foods, what symptoms do they cause? (Check all that apply)

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* 4. What FOODS & DRINKS trigger your IC flares? This is a list of the foods and beverages most commonly reported to cause irritation. Check all that apply to you!

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* 5. What DRINKS soothe your bladder and reduce your symptoms? (Check all that apply)

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* 7. What is your favorite "go to" FOOD or BEVERAGE when you are struggling with an intense flare? What foods or drinks do you turn to to give you comfort?

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* 8. Has the three column ICN Food List been helpful? It ranks foods as caution, try it or bladder friendly?

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* 9. Are there any FOODS that have been left off the IC Food Lists or IC Food App? Please share them so that we can include them in the upcoming 2018 IC Diet List.

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* 10. Are there any food rankings that you disagree with? Foods that are on the friendly list that irritate you? Or foods on the caution list that don't bother your bladder?

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* 11. Do you have any other feedback on the IC diet suggestions??