IC also shows a distinct hypersensitivity to foods and fluids that irritate the bladder like caffeine, alcohol,
and acidic fruits
and beverages. Symptoms of IC can flare up,
and resolve spontaneously. If you have a flare up of symptoms, and a urine culture is negative for infection, you may have IC. You need to see a Urologist or Gynecologist who specializes in pelvic pain for a correct diagnosis and treatment. Go to the website of the Interstitial Cystitis Association: "ichelp.