by Trudy Triumph | Jun 30, 2019 | Bladder Infection, Bladder Pain, Catheterization, Chronic Pain, Coping Strategies, Good Attitude, Health, Pregnancy, Uncategorized
Question: Hi Trudy! I am 30 years old and been diagnosed with a neurogenic bladder from the age of 9 due to spinal cord surgery that went wrong. Ever since I have been using self catheterization between 5-15 times a day. Went to school, got my degree and worked a full...
by Trudy Triumph | Oct 4, 2018 | Bladder Infection, Book, Books, Catheterization, Convenience Tips, Conversation about "it', Coping Strategies, Emotions, Empathy, Incontinence, Uncategorized, Urine, Urine Retention
School is already in full swing. I thought this question was so timely. Working in a busy school environment can be so fast paced and crowded. Our need for cleanliness, privacy, and professionalism all seem to collide at times. Especially when learning to use an...
by Trudy Triumph | Jul 4, 2018 | Bladder Infection, Coping Strategies, Doctors, Drugs
Not long ago, while out of town, a spider or some sort of bug decided to decorate my face. I noticed a few pinprick type bites that at the time did not bother me much. I have been bit countless times, so besides the itch, I just ignored the discomfort. After several...
by Trudy Triumph | Apr 28, 2017 | Auto Immune, Bladder Cancer, Bladder Infection, Bladder Pain, Catheterization, Constipation, Devices, Health, Incontinence, Pelvic Pain, Urine Retention, Vaginal Trauma
Trudy talks about Pelvic Pain: Pelvic pain has many causes; endometriosis, menstruation, constipation, for me I am sure mine was caused by bladder infections that cropped up nonstop, because of my underactive bladder. With all of the drama and head games swirling in...
by Trudy Triumph | Nov 28, 2015 | Bladder Infection, Bladder Pain, Featured, Good Attitude, My story
I realize lately I have been complaining a lot about my well being. I apologize for that, but since I feel rotten and this is my blog, you get to ride along. Personally, kidney- bladder infections are the pits. I have been letting my family practice doctor handle my...
by Trudy Triumph | Oct 7, 2015 | Bladder Infection, Bladder Pain, Featured, Health, Pelvic Pain
Lately I have been a “Frequent Flyer” – that is, with multiple doctor’s offices. I have been in to visit my urologist, a “doc in a box” emergency care clinic last Saturday, and today, I am heading out to my family practice doctor. WHY? All because I can’t seem to...
