Do I need to avoid acidic foods with IC?

Finding Pelvic Sanity

The answer will surprise you! The myth that acidity in the body or bladder is responsible for IC symptoms is one of the most harmful out there.
In this 'sode we go through why the pH of urine has no effect on symptoms, how 'acid in' does not equal 'acid out', and what we should be doing instead. We hope this 'sode helps to free you from 'food jail' and you can become more confident in what you eat!
The Myth: Ingesting acidic foods or beverages makes urine more acidic, irritating the bladder and flaring symptoms.

The Truth: While some acidic foods are common triggers for IC, the body is extremely complex and 'acid in' doesn't equal 'acid out.' Many foods that contain acid are considered entirely 'IC-safe,' while some basic (meaning non-acidic) foods and drinks can also be major triggers. Furthermore, acidic urine has been proven to be no more painful than neutral urine for patients with IC.

The two rules of diet changes with IC are simple: avoid your personal trigger foods and eat healthy. It doesn't have to be any more complicated than that.
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About Us
Dr. Nicole and Jesse Cozean are the founders of PelvicSanity Physical Therapy (www.pelvicsanity.com) in Southern California. The clinic has helped thousands of patients in the Orange County, CA area and hundreds from around the world with a remote consultation and Out of Town Program.
They co-authored The IC Solution and Nicole created The IC Roadmap online course to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information for those with interstitial cystitis. They run the Finding Pelvic Sanity Facebook group for a supportive online community for anyone dealing with pelvic health issues.
Nicole has also created courses and trained thousands of pelvic PTs to provide better care through her work with Pelvic PT Rising (www.pelvicptrising.com).

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