Incontinence Education And Support for Patients, Caregivers, and professionals
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Incontinence Education And Support For Patients, Caregivers and Professionals
Incontinence, the involuntary loss of urine or fecal matter, is not a condition that anyone should have to “just live with.” It’s not something you need to accept as you get older, or an inevitable consequence of childbirth or surgery. Incontinence is a treatable medical condition, whether you have occasional light wetness, heavier bladder leakage, bedwetting, or bowel issues such as IBS or IBD. No matter what type of bladder or bowel symptoms you might be experiencing, help is available. This is the place you should be.
Incontinence Education And Support for Patients, Caregivers, and professionals
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Why Incontinence Supplies Can Be Hard to Get
If you or someone you care for relies on incontinence products, getting the right supplies shouldn’t require you to become an expert in insurance rules. Yet it can be difficult
Living with Spina Bifida, Managing Incontinence, and Creating Your Own Solutions
In this episode of Life Without Leaks, Derrek joins us to share his personal journey, from navigating the challenges of spina bifida and exploring treatment options to launching Derrek’s Bags,
Are You Doing Kegels Correctly? How to Take the Guesswork Out of Pelvic Floor Training
Pelvic floor exercises sound simple: contract, hold, and relax. But how do you know you are using the right
muscles? If you have ever tried Kegels and wondered whether
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When Incontinence Treatment Fails: What Comes Next?
NAFC’s Access to Care Survey reveal a troubling gap in the patient journey: Too many people are left without a clear path forward when their first treatment doesn’t provide relief.
A little nerve could be all it takes to stop your leaks…
If you think that your only hope for treating overactive bladder is to focus on your pelvic floor muscles, you may be overlooking a different type of approach that’s been proven successful for hundreds of thousands of patients: Nerve stimulation. It turns out that certain nerves play a critical role in bladder function, and there are devices that can stimulate those nerves to substantially reduce leaks. Many patients find that their symptoms improve by 50% or more with a simple, in-office procedure called sacral neuromodulation. Today’s guest is Dr. Vikas Desai, a urologist, a board-certified member of the American Urologic Association and a member of the Society of Prosthetic Urologic Surgeons, to tell us more about it.
How to Choose the Best Incontinence Products: A Complete Comparison
Bladder control problems are common in both men and women, yet most people are left scratching their head at the pharmacy shelf, overwhelmed by options. The right choice usually depends on many factors like the type/level of leakage, mobility, daily routine and more.
That’s a lot to weigh in on, so some direction can be helpful. Drawing from hands-on care experience, this guide compares the six main product types so you can get the best incontinence products to suit your needs.
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Speaking Up About Incontinence
For many people living with bladder leaks, the hardest part isn’t the symptoms themselves.
It’s deciding to talk about them.
Bladder leaks can feel too small to mention, too embarrassing to explain, or not “serious enough” to justify a doctor’s visit. Many people quietly manage symptoms for years—adjusting their routines, limiting activities, and hoping things don’t get worse.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And you’re not wrong for feeling this way.
How To Relax Your Pelvic Floor Muscles
Sure, you know all about Kegels and the importance of strengthening the pelvic floor. But did you know that it’s just as important to know
What Does A Prolapsed Bladder Feel Like?
Wondering what a prolapsed bladder feels like and curious if you have one? Maybe you’ve started feeling a heaviness in your pelvic floor region. Or,