Resources
For Members:
- We are constantly adding and updating our resource information and materials. If you are a member and want further information, please contact us for an up-to-date resource list.
- To obtain any of our resource material, you must become a member of the charity – join us!
For Health Care Professionals:
- If you are a health care professional, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss your requirements and send you, free of charge, a full list of our resources and other literature i.e. display poster and patient leaflets.
Lending Library
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The COB Foundation has large selection of books available to borrow. The following is a small selection of the most popular titles requested:
- To Wake in Tears by Catherine Simone
- The Better Bladder Book by Wendy Cohan
- Along the Healing Path by Catherine Simone
- Solving the Interstitial Cystitis Puzzle by Amrit Willis
- A Headache in the Pelvis by David Wise
- The Interstitial Cystitis Survival Guide by Robert M Moldwin
- You Don't Have To Live With Cystitis
- Overcoming Overactive Bladder by DK Newman & AJ Wein
- Understanding Thrush, Cystitis and Women's Genital Symptoms by Dr Caroline Bradbeer
The COB Foundation does not necessarily endorse or recommend the authors views.
DVDs
How Interstitial Cystitis affects a sufferer’s life – 15 minute and 45 minute DVD presentation.
Medical and Complementary Therapy Fact Sheets
The COB Foundation has produced a range of medical and complementary therapy fact sheets which give an explanation of medication, treatments and complementary therapies that are commonly associated with all forms of bladder illness.
Members receive the choice of their first six fact sheets free of charge. Further sheets can be obtained for a small cost.
Complementary Therapy Fact Sheets
Many sufferers find that alternative therapies prove beneficial in helping their symptoms. We have many and varied fact sheets, the following are the most commonly requested.
- Acupuncture and Acupressure
- Aromatherapy
- Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Herbal Medicine
- Homeopathy
- Hypnotherapy
- Reflexology
Medication and Treatment Fact Sheets
We have produced a range of medication and treatment fact sheets which give information commonly associated with all forms of bladder illness.
Many sufferers want to learn more about the medication, applications and treatment options available to them. We have many different fact sheets, the following are the most commonly requested.
- Antibiotics Prescribed for Bacterial Cystitis
- Antihistamines
- Antidepressants and S.S.R.I.s
- Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium - (Elmiron®)
- Opiates
- Kentera Patches
- Hyaluronic Acid (Cystistat®)
- Gepan® instill
- Uracyst®
- iAluRil®
- EMDA
- Flexible Cystoscopy
- Botox
- Neurostimulation
- Catheterisation
- Sex, Cystitis & Overactive Bladder
Other Fact Sheets
- A Man’s Guide to Interstitial Cystitis
- Diet and Interstitial Cystitis
- A Guide for Male Partners of an IC Sufferer
- An Employer’s Guide to Cystitis and Overactive Bladder
Back Issues of the Magazine – A Wee Ray Of Hope
We have back issues of our magazine available to members for a small charge. Please contact us for further information for a contents list of features and subjects contained in the back issues.
