it is seperate from IBS; however, they are often found together. IBS and fibromyalgia and endometriosis all up your chances for having interstitial cystitis. If you have pain/burning, pressure when you urinate, and things like that...I would suggest visiting a urologist. Also...if you pee frequently and this wakes you in the night...you could have an overactive bladder which can also be helped by a urologist.
HTH...if you have any questions about IC don't hesitate to ask!
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I have "irritable bladder" technically interstitial cystitis and...
