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• Consider the Risks Before Surgery

  

  Women contact me regarding surgical procedures they are contemplating. I tell them that I am NOT a doctor . . . just a gal who is trying to figure life out, lik... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2018 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Traveling with an Underactive Bladder

  

  Dear Trudy and Friends of the Group, Here we are planning to travel to Argentina where my dad waits for me; he is 92 years old. I am very anxious about it. It i... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2017 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• No Trash Can in Stall: Disposing of an Intermittent Catheter

  

  I am going to get real with you and take a moment to express what really comes natural to me: H onestly, "What would Jesus do?" Here goes: Not long ago our... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2017 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Endometriosis Can Cause Bladder and Bowel Problems

  

  Endometriosis can cause bladder and bowel problems, but most prominently, it results in intense pelvic pain and monthly cramps for an estimated more than 6... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2017 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Dear Rush, It is Ok to Talk About Accidents at Work!

  

  Dear Mr. Limbaugh, On Wednesday, September 6,  I was listening to your program when you mocked a reporter for sharing on the news about a bowel accident he had... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2017 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Neither a Mirror Or Holding the Labia Help Women While Using an Intermittent...

  

  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... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2017 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Where is MY Help for Kidney Disease?

  

  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... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2017 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Depression and a Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel

  

  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... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2017 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Depression and a Neurogneic Bladder and Bowel

  

  I have written about depression before.  I think it is a real condition for those of us who live with a chronic condition.  Just yesterday, Tuesday, I invited... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2017 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Aging and Bladder Problems Not for the Feeble in Spirit

  

  "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... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2017 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Bladder Problems and Female Genital Mutilation

  

  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... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2017 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Beyond Embarrassment Free on Kindle May 21-25

  

  My husbands birthday is tomorrow so giving is in the air. Please enjoy and share this with your friends. Free on Kindle May 21-25 "Beyond Embarrassment:... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2017 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• 10 Tips From the Play Ground That Help When Coping with an Embarrassing...

  

  I don't know about you but I grew up in a rough neighborhood. It was rural Prunedale, California. Our school and playground got scrappy. I don't remember... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2017 COMMUNITY

• Pelvic Pain and Bladder Infections

  

  Trudy talks about Pelvic Pain: Pelvic pain has many causes; endometriosis, menstruation, constipation, for me I am sure mine was caused by bladder infections... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2017 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• The Book, Beyond Embarrassment is More That My Memoir

  

  I wrote my memoir as I blogged about the topic of neurologenic bladder over several years.  My story is unfortunately common because bladder problems many... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2017 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• A Flacid Bladder Question for Trudy

  

  Question for Trudy: Hi! First I want to say thanks for being brave and speaking out about this problem. I have small, flaccid neurogenic bladder. My question... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2017 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Speech, Underactive Bladder Science and Policy, WA DC, March 10, 2017

  

  CURE-UAB is the only meeting dedicated to underactive bladder. The conference should help to create awareness for the aging UAB. The goal of CURE-UAB is to... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2017 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• What Came First, Depression Or Infection?

  

  I am interested in learning about how chronic infection can cause emotional drain and physical soreness.  Recent medical evidence has reported that despair and ... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2017 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Doctor Will This Exam Help Me?

  

  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... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2017 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Question..Will My Bladder Function Come Back?

  

  Question: Hi "Trudy, I'm starting to urinate on my own after 5 months of a neurogenic bladder. Mine was caused by a viral infection of my brain and spinal... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2017 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE