I recently began experiencing some interstitial cystitis symptoms, still on the process of being diagnosed and doing exams but pretty sure it is it... It began while taking diatomaceous earth for a period of a couple of months, 5 days a week (one year earlier did another spell with the DC for a loger period)... I am wondering if maybe there is a connection? Any thoughts? many thanks
Replied by Rachel (Travelling) on 06/30/2017
Hi,
I came across this because I have the same question. Recently added a rose hip vitamin c supplement & diatomachous earth to my routine and started having flare ups. Assumed it was the vitamin c supplement since those are knows to cause problems --- but now wondering if its the DE -- will stop taking one at a time to see if flare ups go away.
Best of luck, IC likes to pop up from time to time reminding us we have it after years or months of symptom-free living. I manage mine solely with diet -fyi --have had it for 33years.
Replied by Joan S (Santa Maria, Ca) on 08/05/2017
I actually had started DE 1 tsp/day, and during my first break at 10 days, I had a flare of my IC the second day of my break. I decided to restart the DE the same day the flare started, and my IC pain was gone within hours. I also take 1000 mg of vitamin C; but I take it before bedtime, whereas I take the DE in the morning. I have been taking DE now 1 tbs/day for several months and have not had a single flare of my IC since. It has been a godsend for me, and I'm trying to get the word out about the effects of DE on IC.
