I'm Peeing As Fast As I Can: A Support Group's True Stories Of Bladder Pain Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis - Softcover

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Edward Davis, M.D. Edward Davis, M.D. graduated from the University of Missouri and completed his internship and urology residency at Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center. He has practiced his urology specialty in Glendora, California since graduation, and received his board certification by the American Board of Urology more than 35 years ago. Dr. Davis with his wife, Josephine, formed the Citrus Valley Interstitial Cystitis Support Group in 2000. The focus of the group is education and problem solving as it relates to Painful Bladder Syndrome (PBS) historically known as IC. Dr. Davis interest in Painful Bladder Syndrome was the foundation for the start of Citrus Valley Medical Research. The majority of the studies have as a goal the control of BPS/IC symptoms that often focuses on the pelvic pain that is not easily controlled. Dr. Davis’s experience in urology and as a Colonel in the United States Air Force and California Air Guard, retired, helped him understand the need for plan to put action toward a set goal; this means with planning there is the best chance for the realization of the success. Josephine Davis, R.N., B.S.N., C.R.C. Josephine Davis, BS RN graduated from Shadyside Hospital School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pasadena City College, Pasadena, California and she earned her B.S.N, from University of St Francis, Los Angeles program. Her Southern California nursing career began at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles Medical Center. Mrs. Davis works at Citrus Valley Urologic Medical Group in the BPS/IC Clinic with two patient advocates. Jo has more than 14 years of interaction with men and women with BPS/IC. She has learned as much as she has taught from each patient and member of the support group about the impact BPS/IC has on life. Jo and Ed Davis have been married for forty-five years. They have two sons, two daughters-in-law, and two grandchildren. The title of the book, “I’m Peeing as Fast as I Can,” is based on the interchange between two women separated by a public restroom stall door. Jo is on the work side of the door struggling to complete voiding and finding that her bladder is again not cooperating in her efforts. The symptoms of urinary urgency, frequency, and pelvic pain produce reaction mix of frustration, helplessness, and anger and are the emotional description of BPS/IC.