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 | Sep 8, 2017 | Book, Books, Catheterization, Convenience Tips, Coping Strategies, Devices, Health, Uncategorized
Question to Trudy I had botox for overactive bladder. I am now retaining urine, a side effect I was told only occurred in 1 in 100 patients. I have had a Foley catheter for 5 weeks. They say the botox could take up to 6 mos. to wear off so I am being encouraged (feels...
by Trudy Triumph | Jul 28, 2017 | Book, Books, Bowel, Constipation, Convenience Tips, Conversation about "it', Depression, Exercize, Uncategorized
Depression is a real condition for those of us who live with a chronic condition. Just yesterday, Tuesday, I invited a friend to walk with me. It turned out that I ended up going by myself. It was so good that I did because, I ended up having an accident the...
by Trudy Triumph | Jul 7, 2017 | Book, Books, Convenience Tips, Conversation about "it', Coping Strategies, Doctor Appointment, Doctors, Good Attitude, Health, Reliable Medical Information, Uncategorized
Does it Keep You Up at Night? How to Find Reliable Medical Information In-Between Doctor Appointments So, you had your doctor’s appointment in the morning and you’re replaying the appointment again in your head. The doctor reviewed your health status and gave you a...
by Trudy Triumph | Mar 25, 2017 | Absorbent Incontinence Products, Book, Books, Bowel, Catheterization, Constipation, Convenience Tips, Conversation about "it', Coping Strategies, Doctor Appointment, Doctors, Good Attitude, Incontinence, Neurogenic Bowel
Question for Trudy: Hi! First I want to say thanks for being brave and speaking out about this problem. I have small, flaccid neurogenic bladder. My question is should I wear diapers? I do wear menstrual pads, but sometimes they are not strong enough to keep the fluid...
by Trudy Triumph | Nov 19, 2016 | Book, Books, Catheterization, Convenience Tips, Conversation about "it', Coping Strategies, Incontinence, Uncategorized
Now I am bold when it comes to my health story. This attitude is new to me because I have not always felt this way. At first I was horrified, then very embarrassed by my diagnosis of neurogeneic bladder. After trying to learn more about this difficult condition,...