by Trudy Triumph | Oct 9, 2016 | Bladder Pain, Book, Books, Catheterization, Constipation, Convenience Tips, Conversation about "it', Coping Strategies, Depression, Health, Urine Retention
Question: Dear Trudy, I would like to be part of a support group of neurogenic bladder. I am very concerned about it as far as the urologist advised me to self-catheter twice a day. I am in shock. My husband is helping me right now but I have to get used of it. Also I...
by Trudy Triumph | Apr 28, 2016 | Featured, Kidney Health, My story
About six months ago I was diagnosed with Third Stage Renal Failure. A wake up call for sure and I flipped of course because I am not the stoic sort. Please do not think bad of me, yes I grew up with Love Story too, I just do not want be the one saying long goodbyes....
by Trudy Triumph | Apr 11, 2016 | Featured, Medical Study
Hi All, Not long ago I was contacted by some doctors from Stanford, who are interested in connecting with those of us that have an underactive bladder. I tried to get the scoop, but was told it was a secret for a while. I am passing this along in case you are...
by Trudy Triumph | Feb 29, 2016 | Conversation about "it', Coping Strategies, Depression, Empathy, Featured, Uncategorized
Dear Trudy, Hello all. I am a XX year old woman recently diagnosed with Neurogenic Bladder. I have a long history of UTI’s and urine retention which I chose to ignore for way to long. So now I am left with a bladder that does not contract at all. I have no...
by Trudy Triumph | Jan 21, 2016 | Featured, Fighting Bladder Infections, Health, Kidney Health, My story, Uncategorized
Just as this blog, TrudyTriumph.com has evolved and progressed over the past few years, so have I. I started the blog to unload thoughts regarding the fear and anxiety I experienced as a urological patient with neurogenic bladder and bowel. As my body continues to...