Interstitial Cystitis Support Group

I have had bladder pain and urine frequency for weeks now and yesterday went to hospital. To cut a long story short, there is nothing serious wrong with my bladder or kidneys but I need to see a urologist as interstital cystitis seems to be what condition I have. The doctor put me on buscopan 10mg (2 tablets 3 times a day). The relief was immediate and this is my first pain killer free day in a long time. However, this evening I had a bowl of home-made vegetable soup which I cooked with a veg stock cube. I usually use the low salt variety but had run out and used a regular one. IMMEDIATELY after the soup I got extremely painful urge to go to the toilet. Straight away after going I had to go again. Since then I have had very bad pain and pressure. Then I found this on the internet:-

Monosodium Glutamate

Monosodium glutamate---also known as MSG---is a salt substitute used for its flavor-enhancing properties. Like other chemical food additives, MSG is a possible bladder irritant in patients with interstitial cystitis and other bladder diseases. MSG is frequently added to many kinds of savory food products, some of which include bouillon cubes, sauces and seasoning mixes.

There is a lot of MSG in the stock I used. NEVER using it again. !

Thans for the head's up, Nicolamary! I never knew MSG was a possible irritant to IC!

Thanks again.

yes thnks for bringing it over...there is a link in our general and support forum under diet that takes u to foods to avoid and has a link for a downloadable diet sheet!

Post edited by: blondee8257, at: 08/27/2011 01:10 PM

Thanks, Nicolamary!! I did not know this either!! I had to stop eating foods with MSG over 20 years ago because it triggers migraines. I know I get it sometimes, especially when eating out, but I'm able to tolerate small amounts now, at least most of the time. Now I have a double reason for staying away for it!!

Thanks for this sharing information. I did not know this either. --Nickie