The Importance Of Being Kind
Earlier this year we shared a story about a woman named Lisa Lemming Jackson who was shopping at a Kroger supermarket. She happened to notice a man who, as he locked eyes with her, seemed as if he needed something. She kindly asked if she could help him. It was this act of kindness that […]
Why Incontinence Is A Condition We Need To Worry About
Incontinence is a condition largely overlooked and under treated in the United States. Although nearly 37 million people every year are affected by incontinence (which ranges from bladder to bowel leakage issues), unfortunately only a fraction of them ever seek help. Issues like stigma and embarrassment keep many from reaching out. Others seek help but […]
Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me About Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
A Guest Blog By Sally Connor I am a 38-year old woman, and I am angry. Angry that my body has changed so much since I’ve had children, angry that I developed a prolapsed bladder after the birth of my first son, angry that I can no longer run the way I used to without making […]
How To Prepare For Your OAB Doctor Appointment
Overactive bladder can be disruptive to your life, even if you’ve found ways to live with it. NAFC encourages you to make an appointment with your doctor so you can get on a path to treatment. These 6 steps will help prepare you for a discussion with your doctor about OAB: Fill out the Overactive […]
The Top 3 Reasons To Use A Bowel Diary When You Have Fecal Incontinence
It sounds weird, doesn’t it? Keeping a journal for your bowel or bladder? Maybe, but a Bowel Diary is actually a very useful tool to use if you suffer from Fecal Incontinence or Accidental Bowel Leakage. Here Are 3 Reasons To Use A Bowel Diary For Fecal Incontinence A Bowel Diary Gives You A […]
NAFC’s Response to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article, “With Overactive Bladder, Drug Firms Helped Create A $3 Billion Market”
Recently, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel published an article titled “With overactive bladder, drug companies helped create a $3 billion market.” In the article, the authors insinuate that OAB, as a condition, is mostly made up by drug companies to create a market need. As an organization that has helped countless people find treatment as they […]
New Options For Managing Fecal Incontinence
It wasn’t long ago that those suffering with fecal incontinence had just a handful of options. They could try behavioral modifications (still largely used today), absorbent products to help manage the condition, bowel retraining, medications, or surgery. But in the last several years, companies have been coming out with more and more innovative products […]
Ask The Doc: What’s The Best Treatment For Fecal Incontinence?
QUestion What should be the first line of defense in the treatment for Fecal Incontinence? Answer My advice would always be to first talk with your doctor. This may be an uncomfortable conversation to have, but it’s one worth having since your doctor is best equipped to diagnose and treat the condition. However, if you’re […]
4 Common Myths About Accidental Bowel Leakage
Accidental Bowel Leakage (ABL) is something no one likes to talk about. Even more so than urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence carries a stigma that is hard to shake. And yet, tens of millions Americans struggle with it on a regular basis. You can know with us, 4 Common Myths About Accidental Bowel Leakage. Today, we’re […]
How Do You Get A UTI?
What Are UTIs? UTIs, or Urinary Tract Infections, will affect most women at some point in their lifetime. UTIs are recognized by the burning sensation they cause in the bladder or urethra (the tube that empties urine from the body) during urination, and the intense urge to urinate frequently – even if it is just […]
The Best Products For Treating Accidental Bowel Leakage
If you suffer from fecal incontinence, you know that you will do anything to prevent leaks from happening. Fortunately, there are many products on the market that can do just that. We’ve rounded up some of the most popular products for accidental bowel leakage to share with you here. The Best Products For Accidental Bowel […]
How To Do Bowel Retraining To Treat Accidental Bowel Leakage
Those who struggle with bowel control issues know full well the impact it can have. From fecal incontinence (also known as accidental bowel leakage), to constipation, not being regular can be be a huge nuisance, and can cause embarrassment, shame and frustration. One way to manage bowel control is with bowel retraining, which literally means […]
