by Trudy Triumph | Oct 9, 2016 | Bladder Pain, Book, Books, Catheterization, Constipation, Convenience Tips, Conversation about "it', Coping Strategies, Depression, Health, Urine Retention
Question: Dear Trudy, I would like to be part of a support group of neurogenic bladder. I am very concerned about it as far as the urologist advised me to self-catheter twice a day. I am in shock. My husband is helping me right now but I have to get used of it. Also I...
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...
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 Julia Parker | Feb 4, 2015 | Bladder Pain, Conversation about "it', Coping Strategies, Empathy, Featured, Good Attitude, Health, Uncategorized
The needs of my body and soul are pretty basic: Healthy food A clean restroom Plenty of sleep Family harmony Do I ask for too much? I keep up very well with my family, most of the time. They do not offer me sympathy because I do not have a working bladder or bowel. ...
by Trudy Triumph | May 26, 2014 | Bladder Pain, Convenience Tips, Conversation about "it', Doctor Appointment, Good Attitude, Incontinence, Neurogenic Bowel, Urodynamic Test
We have a disability that is not easy to talk about. One of the primary purposes of this blog is to allow us to talk freely about a topic that is in most circles unspeakable. Not long ago I received some questions on the "Ask a Question" part of this...
