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 | 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 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...
by Trudy Triumph | Jul 8, 2014 | Catheterization, Devices
The ability for me to conveniently choose and buy the catheter I need is a matter of life and death. We female intermittent catheter users do not have the ability to go to a catheter super store and just pick up what we need. So I know what you...
by Trudy Triumph | May 20, 2014 | Bladder Infection, Bladder Pain, Catheterization, Fighting Bladder Infections, Health
I don't mean to whine but this bladder business of constantly fighting off infections is hard to take. Lately I have barely completed a series of antibiotics, only to get another bladder infection the following week. WHAT GIVES?? I cramp, become really...