Check out the resouces on www.ic-network.com.
There is a lot of advice and a great diet sheet as well.
All the best.
i have IC too when it flares up i put a ice pack on my bladder. i'm taking elmiron which controls it. good luck
I am taking Detrol to control the urinary urgency. I was getting up several times at night also and it really is an annoying problem.
Here is the medication typically prescribed for your condition:
http://www.medicinenet.com/pentosan/article.htm
http://www.ichelp.org/
I hope you can get some relief soon. Take care of yourself.