Not sure what to eat during an IC flare? Use familiar, simple foods and steady hydration, with practical breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack ideas.

Introduction If you live with Interstitial Cystitis (IC), you know the dread of a flare. One day your symptoms feel manageable, and the next—suddenly—you’re dealing with bladder pain, urgency, and exhaustion all over again. The good news is: while flares can’t always be prevented, there are many at-home strategies that can make them shorter, less intense, and easier to cope with. In this guide, we’ll cover simple, practical ways to care for yourself when a flare hits. What i