Update Chronic IC patient

Date: 3/30/11

Hi Dr Shi,
I wanted to send you an update as I have been taking the IC herbs faithfully for one week. I have seen a major improvement. My main symptom is burning in the ureatha and that has decreased to maybe only two hours a day. I take 3 to 4 capsules twice a day. I didnt want to not be able to sleep but I have only had that problem one night and when I take a total of 7 capsules a day I have no problem sleeping. I have also continued to drink my marshmallow tea in the evening. I didnt have any frequency so I cant comment in that area. I do have a few questions. My bowel movements are getting better but Im still somewhat constipated, will that get better also with time? and my headache (tension type) head aches are still continous along with ringing in ear, will that get better or do I need to add something else for that?

I want to thank you for you help. Ive tried thousands of dollars in different IC products and therapy as well as prescriptions and doctors and nothing has ever lasted longer than three days. You are a blessing, thank you thank you!!!

Lisa

Date: 04/04/11

Hi Dr Shi,
I have just finished my menstral cycle. The few days following the FINISH of my period is usually the worst for my IC. I had a small amount of pain this morning lasting for about an hour. I know the IC herb is working because in the past eight months I have had constant pain during these days. Could you please tell me how this herb works? Im so happy that it does but I want to understand how and why I am now feeling better. What I do understand, I beleive, is that the herb work on my kidneys. Is that correct? Does that mean something is wrong with my kidneys? Will i take the herb for the rest of my life? Just alot of unanswered questions I have. I want to understand my body, that is one of the reasons I did not want to use medical prescription drugs and have chosen alternative methods.

Thank you again,

Lisa