Things that might have caused my IC: Junel 1/20 (a birth control pill), holding my pee way too long, Monistat, having a UTI, living in an old apartment with leaky pipes. I can't prove any of this - this was just what happened right before I got IC.

 Vitamin A plays a big role in recovering from IC. Why? Vitamin A is an important factor in growth throughout life. Vitamin A is involved in the development and maintenance of epithelial tissues. These include mucous membranes, the lining of the gastrointestinal tract, lungs, bladder, urinary tract, vagina, cornea, and skin. Vitamin A also helps the growth of bones and teeth.