Interstitial Cystitis Treatment?

This letter was sent to blog offering, perhaps, a treatment idea for Interstitial Cystitis


To Whom It May Concern:


 
This letter is concerning women's health.  The disease is Interstitial Cystitis (I.C.) of the bladder. The bladder is inflamed and pain worsens when urine fills it.  Women are disproportionately afflicted with I.C.  Conventional therapy is palliative treatment for an unknown etiology without a cure.  My wife was diagnosed with I.C. 


 
Her doctor bravely allowed me to offer a therapy that promotes the production of mucin, a protective glycoprotein that is also secreted onto the bladder membrane.  Most over the counter products for menstrual discomfort can inhibit mucin production - to be avoided!  The trade name drug Cytotec, prostaglandin agonist for gastric ulcer, was chosen because it can increase mucin production.  I designed the drug protocol for my wife. After nine months of treatment, she has remained asymptomatic for five years.


 
I believe that Cytotec needs formal clinical investigation to assess a potential off-label treatment.  Your influence can facilitate an audience with doctors to study this drug.  Bringing attention to I.C. may encourage investigators to identify causative agent(s) and gain a better understanding as to how the bladder membrane becomes inflamed.  


 
Sincerely,
 
 
 
Norman A. Smith

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