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 | Jun 1, 2018 | Bladder Pain, Book, Books, Catheterization, Conversation about "it', Depression, Devices, Emotions, My story
Before I was diagnosed with an underactive bladder and along with the Biosleuth, Julia Parker, started this blog and and the book, “Beyond Embarrassment: Reclaiming your life with neurogenic bladder and bowel” life had become a “bit...
by Trudy Triumph | Feb 3, 2018 | Bladder Pain, Book, Books, Bowel, Conversation about "it', Coping Strategies, Depression, Emotions, Fistula, Pelvic Pain, Vaginal Trauma
I want to take a break from writing about my neurogenic bladder and bowel issues in present-day U.S. (with all the comforts, cures, latest devices, assorted antibiotics, and medical treatments available to us). I would like to now put the spotlight on my sisters, in...
by Trudy Triumph | Sep 15, 2017 | Bladder Pain, Book, Books, Bowel, Catheterization, Constipation, Convenience Tips, Conversation about "it', Coping Strategies, Dementia, Devices, Empathy, Good Attitude, Health, Hemorrhoids, Incontinence, Labia Discomfort, Sharing with Friends, Uncategorized
Dear Mr. Limbaugh, On Wednesday, September 6, I was listening to your program when you mocked a reporter for sharing on the news about a bowel accident he had while in the Press Room at the White House. You said that it is not ok to talk about these things. I...
by Trudy Triumph | Jun 9, 2017 | Bladder Pain, Bowel, Coping Strategies, Depression, Good Attitude, Health, Kidney Health, Uncategorized
“Spring passes and one remembers one’s innocence. Summer passes and one remembers one’s exuberance. Autumn passes and one remembers one’s reverence. Winter passes and one remembers one’s perseverance.” ― Yoko Ono...
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... 
