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Where am I: Living with PBS/IC > How does PBS/IC affect patients' lives?

How does PBS/IC affect patients' lives?

In June and July 2009, the Cystitis and Overactive Bladder (COB) Foundation conducted a survey on it's PBS/IC members. The survey was conducted by post and achieved 830 respondents, making it the largest ever survey of its kind in the UK. The survey found the following effects on patient's lives:

  • Woman at desk61% of respondents said that the worst thing about living with PBS/IC was the pain
  • 94% of respondents have suffered from depression at some point due to their PBS/IC. Furthermore, nearly half of total respondents said they frequently suffer from depression due to their condition
  • 82% said PBS/IC has an affect on their general mood
  • 95% have suffered from sleep problems at some point due to their PBS/IC, with 69% regularly or severely suffering from sleep deprivation due to their condition
  • 69% have experienced problems with intimacy with their partner due to their PBS/IC, with 51% of total respondents regularly or severely suffering intimacy problems
  • 80% said PBS/IC has an effect on their social life and 84% said it affects their travel / holiday plans