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 | Aug 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
I had my physical this week and my blood levels showed my kidney function looked worse than last year. I am not getting back-to-back bladder infections any longer because I take an antibiotic daily. I thought that my kidney function would be better. I realize that I...
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 | Jun 9, 2017 | Bladder Pain, Bowel, Coping Strategies, Depression, Good Attitude, Health, Kidney Health, Uncategorized
“Spring passes and one remembers one’s innocence. Summer passes and one remembers one’s exuberance. Autumn passes and one remembers one’s reverence. Winter passes and one remembers one’s perseverance.” ― Yoko Ono...
by Trudy Triumph | May 26, 2017 | Female Genital Mutilation, Sex, Uncategorized, Urine Retention, Vaginal Trauma
Alright folks, fasten your seat belts, this is not fun to read, but in order to be thorough, I want to share with you my take on a topic that has been in the news lately. Because of my blog, TrudyTriumph.com I spend a lot of time trying to understand the causes of...
