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,...
by Trudy Triumph | Jan 1, 2016 | Book, Coping Strategies, Depression, Featured, Good Attitude, Incontinence, Uncategorized
I was invited to speak at the 2nd International Congress on Under-active Bladder – CURE UAB, Denver CO. 12-3-15. CURE-UAB is the only meeting dedicated to underactive bladder. The conference should help to create awareness for the aging UAB. The goal of...
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 Julia Parker | Mar 1, 2015 | Featured, Incontinence, Overactive Bladder
Photo Credit: The Adipose Stem Cell Research Laboratory | University of Pittsburgh Stem cell research is touted as the next tool through which medical breakthroughs will be achieved. Since 2004, millions of dollars in grants have been awarded to educate the public and...
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 | Dec 17, 2013 | Constipation, Fighting Bladder Infections, Incontinence, Neurogenic Bowel
Because I have a neurogenic bowel, constipation is a regular battle for me. My bowel is chronically sluggish and due to this sluggishness I feel so stopped up. I must admit that the constipation is the easy part, sometimes, because when I am constipated I have no...