IC better not ruin my day today

I have had bladder pain the past week or so. My lower back is hurting like I might have an infection but I got it checked and I dont. So now I know its my interstitial cystitis flaring up making my bladder feel heavy and a dull pain in my lower back. Hurts to lay down alot of the time.

Since I've felt these pains I've been extra careful not to inflam it. No acid foods, etc.

Its stirring up some PTSD. Im a little worried to go out and enjoy myself. Im scared I will end up with a full on flare. Why does this condition have to be so damn painful and unpredictable!?

Im hoping i can walk the square a little and get some grocery shopping done. Im trying not to use any delivery service to save money and frankly, I miss walking around the stores and browsing and doing it on my time.

Crossing fingers I dont start to flare so I can have the best day I am able to have.

On other news, my jaw has finally shifted with the retainer im using so its closing evenly on both sides! Before when I closed my jaw would hit on my right side first and then my left side would follow. My jaw joints were not opening and closing in unison causing me a lot of headaches and pain in my jaw. I even had some swelling.

I am really excited about it. Soon I will be likely wearing braces to try to keep it the way it is. I can already tell by the lack of headaches I've had. The pain has gone down significantly and I only have a clicking noise in my right jaw joint which is great considering. So happy with the results so far.

Well wish me luck. Gonna start getting ready for the day. My watermelon is growing super fast.