Daily Archives: October 4, 2008

Skeptics Corner

For Those Who May be Skeptical … The frustrating part of educating people about this method of treating IC successfully is that many people do not believe in Chinese or alternative medicine. I am Jane, whose story you have read … Continue reading

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Family Support

Recently a patient came to me and asked me to write something about the hardships of family with regard to her relationship with family members. I thought, what a great idea! There are so many issues relating to this problem. … Continue reading

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Commitment to Treatment

The following section details Dr. Brizman’s requirements to ensure your full commitment to treatment. The Interstitial Cystitis Program (courtesy of Dr. Brizman, BOMA-Med) We would like to welcome you to BOMA-Med’s Interstitial Cystitis Program and outline a few important points … Continue reading

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Long Distance Treatment

If you do not live in or near Los Angeles!….. You do not live in Los Angeles and you are wondering if you can be treated by Matia and receive the same quality of care as her local patients? Absolutely! … Continue reading

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Traditional Treatments

Many urologists, though in most cases sympathetic, do not understand IC. They do not know what causes it and certainly do not know how to treat it. Often it is misdiagnosed because the symptoms are not standard. Many more than … Continue reading

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Related Diseases

Though specializing in diseases of the bladder and colon, Dr. Brizman does treat many other diseases, and particularly those related to IC. These include: Bowel problems either constipation or diarrhea. Epigastric problems (Either acid reflux or ulcer). Chronic Fatigue. Vulvodynia … Continue reading

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Recipes

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Abroad

CANADA CATHERINE It was a bright, sunshiny day at the lake. My husband and I were at a cottage for a week in August of 1997 and were enjoying our vacation. I felt like I was experiencing a urinary tract … Continue reading

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Miscellaneous

ILLINOIS JOE (not real name) Before I met Matia, I was very ill for over a year. I had Atrial Tachycardia (irregular heart beat), palpitations, acid reflux problem, muscles/joint ache problems, constant headaches, fever/chills, bladder irritation, etc. My life was … Continue reading

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New York

RAYANNA Hi, my name is Rayanna. I am 8 years old and a patient of Matia. My story starts when I was a baby and had a respiratory virus. The doctors gave me Albuteral and Pedipred (a steroid) to help … Continue reading

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