My name is Robert Latter.  Nine years ago I started suffering from a chronic ailment called Interstitial Cystitis (IC); compounding this ailment are Hunner’s lesions (bladder ulcers). There is no cure because the American Urological Association does not know what causes it.   In the past nine years, I have undergone over a dozen surgeries to cauterize the bleeding ulcers.? Because of the pain, I often find myself getting up nightly a half-dozen times. I have tried a variety of sleeping aids and pain relievers, several of which are controlled substances, but to no avail.? IC (also known as BPS-Bladder Pain Syndrome) causes many sleepless nights along with a significant interruption to life.  A trip to dinner, the movies or walks with my grandchildren can rarely be enjoyed due to the preoccupation with pain.? Six years ago while living in Virginia I was made aware of kratom and the claims of pain relief.  I consumed 1-2 small dosages daily from an American Kratom Association GMP approved supplier and it literally transformed my life. After only 30 minutes I felt dramatic relief from the pain.?I could now sit through a movie, church service and business meeting; I felt like a new man! I know there are countless others who have similar stories to mine. I implore you to PLEASE follow the science as there is a significant amount of misinformation readily available. Respectfully, Robert Latter