Three Generations Of Incontinence
Sometimes it’s hard to open up with others about what’s happening with our health. But doing so can help you gain valuable insights into your background and may help you take preventative action to avoid some conditions. Read this story about the importance of sharing your health history and the impact it can make on […]
Eating Your Way Through Constipation
Being constipated is a very uncomfortable situation, leaving many people stressed and impatient. For some, constipation further aggravates bladder control issues and for others, the problem is merely uncomfortable. Regardless of how your bladder is affected, the impatience and stress caused by constipation only makes the whole situation worse. Thankfully, constipation is usually a situation […]
Could Alcohol Be Causing Your Bedwetting Problem?
Eric was 43 when he first woke up wet. He had no idea what had happened to him, but after a couple of minutes, he realized: he had wet the bed. He was shocked – this had never happened to him before and he had no idea why it was happening now. The bedwetting continued […]
What I’ve Learned About IBS And How To Treat It.
I was fairly young when I first started having bowel trouble. A consistently nervous young woman, I was constantly in a state of worry – about school, boys, and friendships – pretty much the normal run of the mill high school concerns. My mother always said I had “nervous bowels”, and my family became accustomed […]
Depression And Incontinence
Do you suffer from urinary incontinence? If you do, you are one of over 35 million Americans that live with the condition every day. Incontinence can be a mild inconvenience, or it can be a completely devastating condition that greatly restricts a person’s life. While there are many treatments that exist for incontinence, the condition […]
What To Expect After Pelvic Floor Reconstruction
The decision to undergo pelvic reconstructive surgery to correct pelvic organ prolapse (POP) can be difficult. Women often wait years dealing with symptoms of POP before they commit to surgery. Aside from decreasing symptoms of prolapse, a desired outcome of pelvic floor reconstruction is for the woman to be able to return to her active […]
Incontinence and Autism – A Treatment Guide
Incontinence is a condition that affects over 35 million Americans of all ages. Dealing with incontinence can be difficult at any age, but helping a child with a disability, like autism, learn to manage incontinence can be especially challenging.A treatment Guide about Incontinence and Autism. As a child, learning to use the bathroom is a […]
Can Reflexology Help With #BladderLeakage?
What is Reflexology? Reflexology is a therapy that focuses on the small areas of your foot or hands that correspond to different areas of the body. In reflexology, it is believed that by massaging these specific areas, you may be able to alleviate certain ailments. What Can I Expect when I see a Reflexologist? Reflexology […]
But You Look So Good
People with invisible illnesses often face the frustrating question, “But you look so good.” This article explores the impact of this statement on individuals with MS and offers strategies for coping with the challenges of living with an unseen condition.
The Link Between Diabetes And Neurogenic Bladder
Diabetes is a growing epidemic in our nation. More than 29 million Americans currently suffer from diabetes, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that by 2050, as many as 1 out of every 3 adults in the US could have the condition. Many of us have heard the common complications associated with […]
Ask The Doc: What’s The Best Way To Prevent UTI’s When You Have A Neurogenic Bladder?
Question: What’s the best way to prevent UTIs when you have a neurogenic bladder? Answer: Unfortunately, Urinary Tract Infections are common in patients with neurogenic bladder. Patients with neurogenic bladder often have a harder time completely emptying their bladder. They also are often unable to sense that the bladder is full, resulting in them holding […]
I am not MS, by Alice Thomas
MS is not a suffix at the end of my name. My life with Multiple Sclerosis, is just my life. 15 years after my diagnosis an MS-free existence is as foreign to me as all night study sessions and the days when my RDA of fruit could be met with grape jello-shots and strawberry pop-tarts. […]