Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome)

Resources

To learn more about IC/PBS:

Interstitial Cystitis Network
Interstitial Cystitis Association
Why Do I Hurt: A Patient Book About the Neuroscience of Pain, Adriaan Louw, Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Produ, 2013

For mental health services:

Search for private practice psychologists (who charge a fee) with the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta.
In the Calgary area, call Access Mental Health at 403-943-1500.
Alberta-wide call the Mental Health Help Line (toll free) at 1-877-303-2642 or call your local Alberta Health Services Mental Health and Addictions Centre.

Other professionals that can help:

For a self-management program:

Alberta Healthy Living Program

For online self-management resources:

Chronic Pain Management Lecture Series

Mental Health

Current as of: May 1, 2020

Author: Calgary Pain Program, Alberta Health Services

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