by Trudy Triumph | Jan 20, 2017 | Book, Books, Coping Strategies, Doctor Appointment, Doctors, Uncategorized
This excerpt from my book Beyond Embarrassment is such a perfect example of a doctor going through the motions of an exam and me not asking enough questions at the end of the exam. I hope that if a situation happens to me or even you in the future, we take the time...
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 | Jun 28, 2016 | Catheterization, Devices, Health
Currently I use Speedicath by Coloplast. Currently I use Speedicath by Coloplast. For those who do not know Speedicath is small and looks like a skinny tube of lipstick. The complaints I have heard about Speedicath is that it is too short and one sometimes has to...
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...