This case study documents an adult female patient's progress on a LEAP diet to address interstitial cystitis and other health concerns. The patient's main goals were to improve bladder control, urgency, and incontinence related to her interstitial cystitis, as well as a rash on her face. After two weeks on the LEAP diet, the patient experienced a 70% reduction in symptoms based on a symptom survey. After six weeks, she had an additional 18% reduction in symptoms, for a total 63% reduction so far. Notes indicate her urination frequency decreased and pain when urinating also decreased after two weeks on the diet.

1. 1 Balance Fitness and Nutrition, LLC
Jenny Askew, MS, RD, LD, ACSM-HFS
LEAP Diet Case Study: Interstitial Cystitis
In progress
Patient: Adult Female
Main Health Concerns and LEAP Goals:
1. Bladder control and urgency – incontinence related to Interstitial Cystitis (IC).
2. Rash on face
History:
Patient has had IC her entire life. Her IC has become progressively worse in the past year. IC was not
diagnosed until 2010. Patient also complains of joint pain and acne. The rash on her face started two months
ago. At the initial assessment, the patient had not seen a dermatologist.
The patient has used MSM to help with joint pain, and magnesium to help with constipation. Patient has
made dietary changes in the past (2010) when working with her urologist.
Changed diet - could not follow a long time - too restrictive 2010 - overseen by urologist. In the past year, the
patient has made changes to improve her diet and has been engaging in less intense exercise. Will work with
patient using Julie Beyer’s IC protocol and LEAP/MRT results combined.
Symptom Survey Scores:
Symptoms assessed Pre-LEAP 14 Days 6 Weeks
Constitutional 11 3 2
Emotional/Mental 11 2 2
Head/Ears 4 0 4
Skin 8 4 2
Nasal/Sinus 9 2 2
Mouth/Throat 5 0 0
Lungs 3 0 0
Eyes 9 3 3
Genitourinary 8 5 6
Musculoskeletal 8 2 4
Cardiovascular 0 0 0
Digestive 9 3 5
Weight Management 7 4 4
Total Score 92 28 34
Percentage of Symptom improvement 70% +18% (Overall reduction of 63% to date)
Notes:
2/28 – Patient has decreased urination frequency from 2x per hour to 1x per hour. Pain when urinating
has decreased from a 7 on a scale of 1-10 to a 4.
3/28 – patient has been introducing planned foods. Suspects issue with peanut butter is increasing
symptoms. Also taking prescribed and non-prescribed untested supplements that may be contributing
to symptoms.
Results summary
TBD – In progress