IC is definitely a frustrating condition. Horrifying to have and ridiculously difficult to treat. I understand your struggle-and everyone's struggle. This is why from time to time I attempt to clarify how hard this condition is in all aspects.

No one has a crystal ball. This is why I often asks patients whom have gone before to chime in from time to time or write about their experiences-this is not always easy and people often do not feel comfortable doing this. But, when they do, it is greatly appreciated. 

By the time you have IC, it has been brewing for long before. Imbalances in the body take a very long time to manifest into disease. This is why the journey toward restoring healthy balance is so time consuming.

I like to treat at the root of the problem and not at the manifestation of it-purposefully. I think this complicates things much much less and in the long term, is much more effective. I realize that when you are suffering it is hard to be patient, and you are filled with doubt. This is understandable. And, for that reason, one may often make choices that I would not necessarily want or agree with. But, together we go down this road in the struggle of getting life back.