by Trudy Triumph | Aug 13, 2015 | Bladder Infection, Bladder Pain, Featured, Health, Holding Urine, Urine
Not long ago I received this comment from the Ask a Question part of the blog. Dear Trudy. I’m a 23 years old male who thinks I have neurogenic bladder, yet not diagnosed. Here is my story, about 4 months ago I took shower with cold water and the next day was...
by Trudy Triumph | Jul 7, 2015 | Bladder Infection, Catheterization, Incontinence, Uncategorized
I saw this article on BBC News and need to pass it on to you. Please read it. Industry ‘must do more’ to improve urinary catheters When I was first diagnosed with urine retention I was instructed to buy reusable red rubber catheters. After the use of...
by Trudy Triumph | Jan 2, 2015 | Bladder Infection, Doctors, Drugs, Featured, Fighting Bladder Infections, Uncategorized
Dear Trudy, My name is Enid. I am 50 years old, and I live in Puerto Rico. At the age of 24 I was diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer. Consequently, I had to undergo a radical hysterectomy and radiation therapy. Approximately 6 years ago I was diagnosed with...
by Trudy Triumph | Dec 11, 2014 | Bladder Infection, Catheterization, Coping Strategies, Featured
Now don’t laugh at me when I explain why I appreciate my bathroom trash can so very much! You will surely agree with me when you find out why. Now I know what you are thinking…a trash can for a counter..is she for real???? My toilet area is in a tiny little...
by Trudy Triumph | Aug 30, 2014 | Bladder Infection, Fighting Bladder Infections, Health
Dear Biosleuth, Do cranberry products help in preventing bladder infections? Thanks for asking! Here is what I found in the medical research.. Our immune systems prevent infections that potentially occur from our daily encounter with invisible assailants (the...
by Trudy Triumph | Aug 25, 2014 | Bladder Infection, Catheterization, Fighting Bladder Infections
Not long ago I wrote a post about my ever frequent bladder infections. I wish I could tell you that things have changed for me. This summer I have been on a continuous low dose of antibiotics. No worries — I have been taking them over the...
