Living With An Invisible Illness
“D’andre Hardy, diagnosed with Crohn’s colitis at age 12, shares her journey of managing the condition and founding the Seen Society, advocating for those with invisible illnesses.
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“D’andre Hardy, diagnosed with Crohn’s colitis at age 12, shares her journey of managing the condition and founding the Seen Society, advocating for those with invisible illnesses.
Today we’re joined by Carolyn Hampton, a patient who had such severe overactive bladder that she was going to the bathroom urgently every hour of the day and night. Medication only did so much for her, but she found real, lasting relief through the InterStim system, a tiny implanted device that helped improve the communication between her brain and her bladder. Listen to learn more about what she was going through and the journey she took to drier days.
Sacral Nerve Stimulation, also known as Sacral Neuromodulation, is a therapy used to treat bladder and bowel problems. In this article, learn about the sacral
With incontinence, knowing what to look for in an absorbent product is half the battle. Read this article for 5 factors that can help you find the right one.
Urinary incontinence has been linked to many causes, typically weak or damaged pelvic floor muscles, use of certain medications, hormonal changes, spinal or nerve damage, and
Learn how meditation and cognitive therapy can help reduce bladder leaks.
Research indicates that weight gain can indeed worsen urinary incontinence, but there’s good news: weight loss can help reduce these episodes. Learn more about the types of exercises you can do, and a device to help you prevent bladder leaks while working out.
Join Dr. Peter Hill as he opens up about his recovery from prostate cancer surgery, managing incontinence, sexual issues, and emotional hurdles in this enlightening discussion.
On today’s episode of Life Without Leaks, we talk with Dr. Michael Chancellor, a board certified urologist, professor, scientist and researcher about cutting-edge treatments for Stress Urinary Incontinence. He’s one of the principal developers of a new treatment for SUI that uses a patient’s own stem cells to repair their anatomy. It’s currently in Phase 3 trials with the FDA – the Cellebrate Study – and you may even be eligible to participate.
Women may experience a feeling of “dribbling” after urinating for many reasons. It may feel like they are unable to fully empty their bladder. This
Question: My Medicaid incontinence benefits (or other insurance plan) do not provide coverage for the incontinence care products I wish to use. Do I have
For many men, living with urinary incontinence poses unique challenges that can take away from their sense of freedom and confidence.
Learn about some great products that are designed specifically for men to help them manage bladder leaks.
Take this brief survey to tell us how incontinence impacts your life. Your answers will help shape the future of incontinence care.