My name is Scott and in 2006 (when I was 41) I was suffering from symptoms typical of 

a bad urinary tract infection off and on for over 6 months.  My symptoms included pelvic 

pressure (even after I urinate) urinary frequency and urgency, burning during and/or 

after urination.  I was also beginning to feel classic symptoms of IBS (Irritable Bowel 

Syndrome), rectal itching, urgent bowel movements etc.  These symptoms seemed to 

“attack me” or “flare up” every week or two, and last anywhere from 3 to 10 days.  It 

affected everything in my life… I didn’t want to leave the house… in short, I was 

miserable.

My long time world renowned urologist (Saint Johns/ Santa Monica) was stumped, and 

could not treat my symptoms with antibiotics because there was no infection.  I scoured 

the internet and realized I probably had IC (Interstitial cystitis).  So I purchased books, 

ebooks, self medicated with homeopathic cures suggested in chat groups etc. etc.  One 

night I had weird heart palpitations (I now attribute to the cocktail of pills I was taking) 

and had to call the paramedics… it was crazy.  Eventually I returned to my urologist and 

I begged him to “Think outside the box”… it was then he suggested I go see Matia 

Brizman,  explaining some of his patients have had a lot of success with her.  I was 

hopeful, but realistically skeptical this would have any kind of positive outcome.

After a lot of questions and a brief examination, Matia told me with confidence she could 

get this under control… but it would not be overnight.  I’ll never forget this conversation, 

because it was the first ray of hope in a long time.  My IBS cleared up immediately, and 

my other symptoms improved over time.  When I did have a flare up they would happen 

less often and be less intense.  It wasn’t easy, but it gave me back my life.  One day I 

realized “Hey.. I haven’t had a flare up in over a year”… That’s how it kind of works.  The 

symptoms make a slow exit and you think less and less about it as the months go by.

I still have a condition, and it does make a guest appearance on occasion… but I usually 

know why (drinking or dietary things Matia identified, AND not taking my supplements).  

It’s nothing like it used to be, but it does get me right back on track!  In short, I honestly 

don’t know what I would of done, or what my condition would be right now without Dr. 

Matia Brizman’s amazing gift for navigating this chronic, elusive condition.  I will be 

forever grateful.