A urologist has just diagnosed me with I.C. He didn't do a

A urologist has just diagnosed me with I.C. He didn't do a cystoscopy, just diagnosed by my symptoms which have been life long, off and on. I am experiencing it all! frequency, urgency, incomplete emptying, pain, up at night many times,....Two things that are really bothering me are: how do I deal with the incontinence?always being wet, mini pads make me sore after a while. And my tailbone is very painful as is my pubic bone on the one side. Does this ring true for someone with 'just' I.C.?

No, most women who are diagnosed with IC do NOT have urinary incontinence. Your symptoms may also mean overactive bladder with urge incontinence. I suggest you try both behavioral treatments and drug therapy. Here are some URLs that may be helpful: Overactive Bladder: http://www.seekwellness.com/incontinence/overactive_bl adder.htm OAB treatments: http://www.seekwellness.com/incontinence/oab_treatment s.htmBehavioral treatments: http://www.seekwellness.com/incontinence/treatments4.h tm Pelvic floor muscle exercises: http://www.seekwellness.com/incontinence/pelvic_floor_ muscle_rehab.htm Biofeedback: http://www.seekwellness.com/incontinence/treatments3.h tm#biofeed Diet: http://www.seekwellness.com/incontinence/treatments.ht m#diet Interstitial cystitis, dietary recommendations: http://www.seekwellness.com/incontinence/interstitial_ cystitis.htm#dietmods