Introduction If you’re living with Interstitial Cystitis (IC), you already know how much food can impact your bladder. One meal can feel perfectly fine, while the next triggers burning, urgency, or pressure that lasts for hours—or even days. It’s exhausting, frustrating, and sometimes confusing. That’s why having a reliable food list  is one of the most valuable tools for managing IC. While every person’s triggers are unique, research and patient experience point to some comm