by Trudy Triumph | Dec 11, 2016 | Depression, Doctor Appointment, Faces of Neurogenic Bladder, Kidney Health, My story, Uncategorized
All the world is full of suffering. It is also full of overcoming. Helen Keller Have depression? What you can do to help. Many years ago, I was diagnosed with neurogenic (under active/paralyzed) bladder and bowel. Because the unfortunate tidings were hard to accept...
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...
by Trudy Triumph | Feb 28, 2014 | Doctor Appointment, Doctors
I depend on my team, yet I have a role too. A medical expert I am not. I need a little help from my friends. I am sure at times people with medical expertise read my blog and roll their eyes. I just want to take the time to remind all of you that I am in no way...
by Trudy Triumph | Jun 2, 2013 | Bladder Pain, Doctor Appointment
I had my yearly physical last week. Thanks to my handy-dandy Speedicath catheters, I have not had a bladder infection for a while. I feel great and vibrant. I have only two more weeks of school before summer vacation. I seem to be rolling along with my urological...
by Trudy Triumph | May 25, 2013 | Doctor Appointment
I know doctors are so busy, but there is a lot we have to cover during our appointments. Even before our long anticipated visit, we are waiting at times, for a very long duration, just to see our valued specialist....