Interstitial Cystitiis

         It was any other day for Freddie. Coming to school and dealing with Interstitial Cystitis which is a chronic bladder health issue was normal. Third period he gets up from his chair and walks out of class. Thats normal for him, the students, and the teacher. Sixth period, gets out of his chair and walks out the class. Not once but sometimes twice in each class. He was been dealing with this syndrome every since I meet him. I try to talk to him about but he ignores the subject. Every time I see him walk out of class I think to myself, how can I help my best friend?

         I was in the cafeteria when Freddie approached me. He said, almost shouting,"I'm getting better." I didn't understand. I asked,"What do you mean?" He started explaining that the doctor had gave new medications that started working for him. The bell rang but I didn't want to go to class I wanted to stay with him. I was so excited and happy for him. After school we talked more about. There was even been a time when he actually wanted to talk about his illness. He said that his pain wasn't chronic as before. He was happy not having to go to the bathroom every single class period or going twice each class. I haven't seen such a big smile on his face when he was talking to me. All through he has getting better he still had to deal with pain and pressure in the bladder area. He still had to deal with lower urinary tract symptoms. He still had to deal with these issues every year of his life. His pain wasn't harsh but still there. He can only imagine getting cured. He can only image one day waking up and feeling nothing. For him that was okay. Freddie still had a friend who cared about him and would do anything to get rid of his bladder pain.