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 | 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 | Mar 14, 2014 | Doctors, Fighting Bladder Infections, Health
There is a lot of flip-flap about doing a surgical procedure to “cure” paralyzed parts (nerve connections) to help people urinate and poo on their own. In some cases many small electrodes are put into the body near the targeted nerves. I have some...
by Trudy Triumph | Oct 27, 2012 | Sex
I started my blog last February, out of desperation, because so much of what I read about my symptoms of neurogenic bladder and bowel was written by medical professionals. I had a hunger to reach out to other women going through the daily...
by Trudy Triumph | Aug 4, 2012 | Devices, Fighting Bladder Infections, Health, Kidney Health
Many of the topics I write about are just fun and carefree. It is my life and I try to make it light and give an opportunity for others to peek into my silly life. I have been avoiding this topic because to be honest it makes me sad. I get frustrated because no matter...