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Impacts and Costs of IC/BPS
As part of ICA’s efforts to create greater awareness of the hidden impacts and costs of IC/BPS, we’re conducting a survey of the IC/BPS community. Responses will be kept anonymous. Thank you for taking a moment to provide your feedback.
1.
How long did it take you to get an accurate IC/BPS diagnosis?
2.
How many doctors/healthcare providers did you ultimately have to visit to be diagnosed? (Optional: please briefly describe the process.)
3.
How many medical providers do you currently visit to treat/manage your IC/BPS symptoms? (Optional: please describe the different types of practitioners/specialists.)
4.
Roughly how much have you spent out of pocket for IC/BPS treatment over the past year? Over the course of your time with IC/BPS? (Optional: please describe the most significant expenses and if they have changed over time.)
5.
If you work, how many days in the past year did you lose to sick days/medical leave because of your IC/BPS symptoms? (Optional: please describe the overall impact of IC/BPS on your job/career.)
6.
What have been the biggest overall impacts of IC/BPS on your quality of life?
7.
Are you willing to be quoted and/or interviewed for the
ICA Update
magazine? Your information will remain anonymous if you don’t want your name printed.
Yes
No
8.
Would you like your name to remain anonymous?
Yes
No
9.
If yes, please provide your contact information below:
Name
State/Province
Email Address
Phone Number
Thank you for taking time to provide feedback regarding the hidden impacts and costs of IC/BPS. Please click the "done" button below to submit your response.