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Find a Competent and Empathetic Doctor

Find a Competent and Empathetic Doctor

by Trudy Triumph | May 8, 2013 | Depression, Empathy, Good Attitude, Health

  What does an empathic doctor look like to me? An empathic is one that I feel comfortable with. He/she listens to me and is willing to at least care that sometimes my life is hard. I have no need for a person in the medical field that has the attitude that I...
Waiting for an Answer

Waiting for an Answer

by Trudy Triumph | Mar 8, 2013 | Auto Immune, Conversation about "it', Depression, Good Attitude, Health

Yesterday I received an e-mail from a young woman that raised concerns. I would like to share it with all of you because if you are reading this blog, chances are you were where she is now… waiting for answers. It is not easy experiencing your body going south when...
Reading about Neurogenic Bladders?

Reading about Neurogenic Bladders?

by Trudy Triumph | Feb 9, 2013 | Bladder Pain, Conversation about "it', Good Attitude

My mystery audience….who is out there?  You are, of course.I just got off the phone with my sister, who is in many ways my best friend. We played together as kids; we ended up having our children at the same time, so our children are friends as well. She...
Coping Strategies with a Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel

Coping Strategies with a Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel

by Trudy Triumph | Dec 1, 2012 | Convenience Tips, Good Attitude, Travel

Having coping strategies in place is more than important and necessary for a healthy productive life. The goal for us is to go out and live our  lives. Often there is pain involved for us, concern for embarrassment if we have an accident, and an isolation...
Practice Different Cathing Positions

Practice Different Cathing Positions

by Trudy Triumph | Nov 18, 2012 | Convenience Tips, Good Attitude, Health, Travel

Toileting happens wherever you are.   Be ready!I know as a fact that just because I have a neurogenic bladder and bowel I need to be as prepared as a boy scout, as diligent a new mother, and as ready as an army troop deploying overseas. I ALWAYS have my...
I Just Hold my Head up and Fight!

I Just Hold my Head up and Fight!

by Trudy Triumph | Nov 3, 2012 | Conversation about "it', Good Attitude, My story

Let’s break free from the shame.  I want to hold my head up high and say…."  "Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place and it will beat you to your knees...
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JoAnne Lake’s story is engaging. It inspires, while offering suggestions for managing life’s hurdles. In an honest, will-to-succeed style, this journey focuses on a neurogenic bladder and bowel condition in which a person lacks control due to a brain, spinal cord, or nerve condition. The source can be aging, a chronic health condition, trauma, or many other causes. Whether diagnosis is an underactive or overactive bladder, with varying symptoms, the difficult daily reality is shared.

Can Kombucha help my Neurogenic Bowel?

Apr 25, 2019

Not long ago Julia and I attended a #BlogHerHealth19 conference in LA. I was fortunate enough to...

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A Positive Review for Fohm Co

Mar 15, 2019

  I came across a product that I just had to share with you. Fohm is for those who need or...

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