For the next three to six months, you should eliminate the most common bladder irritating foods and you’ll also need to do quite a bit of experimentation as you create your own, personalized food list. We’ve included two lists to help you on your journey.

Review the two master IC Food List that help patients select bladder and prostate friendly foods and beverages. You can enjoy eating again!

The ICN is pleased to release a new revision of the IC/PBS Food List, the first to differentiate diet sensitivity based upon a patients phenotype. We now understand why some patients are diet sensitive while others aren’t. It relates entirely to the underlying cause of their symptoms, aka their IC phenotype.

Fortunately, it’s easy to find foods and beverages that substitute for the ones that must be restricted to help manage bladder symptoms. To get the nutrition you need: Aim for a variety of foods. Eat in moderation—often restaurants serve larger portions than you will need. So, ask for a doggie bag!

Diet modification is the first line of defense for patients struggling with interstitial cystitis or painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS). Since sensitivity to various foods can vary among individuals, it is important to determine your personal trigger foods.