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• Depression and Neurogenic Bladder

  The best way I can decribe my depression is feeling happy and sad at the same time. What is this cold and gloomy winter about anyway? Why do I feel so down in... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Burning Labia Pure Distraction

  

  Did you know that 75% of women will get a yeast infection sometime in their lives? A burning labia is a reason to visit a doctor….or is it? As a woman with a... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Coping Strategies with a Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel

  Having coping strategies in place is more than important and necessary for a healthy productive life. The goal for us is to go out and live our lives. Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Practice Different Cathing Positions

  Toileting happens where ever you are. Be ready!I know as a fact that just because I have a neurogenic bladder and bowel I need to be as prepared as a boy... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Kidney Health and a Neurogenic Bladder.

  To be honest before my diagnosis of neurogenic bladder I gave no thought to my kidneys. Every time I felt back pain I thought it was a slipped disk. Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• I Just Hold My Head up and Fight!

  Let’s break free from the shame. I want to hold my head up high and say...." "Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Libito and Life

  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... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2012 HEALTH, MEDICINE

• The History of Urinary Catheters

  In the past, people with my condition had short lives. There was not a lot to give them comfort. It is certainly not the case now. The Coloplast Speediacath... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Let's Take Auto Immune Disease Seriously

  One of my very dearest friends is suffering from an autoimmune disease. Her auto immune attack is effecting her lungs. I might be also, since it is possible I... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Super Bug and Bladder Infection, WATCH WHAT YOU EAT!

  Did you know that eight million women are at risk for “difficult to treat bladder infections” due to super bugs caused by the yummy chicken we enjoy for... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Dementia, What Did You Say???

  September 21 was National Dementia Day. The color to be worn on that day was purple, to remember those suffering from the affliction. I could never wear purple... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Bladder Pain Or Interstitial Cystitis OUCH!!

  I always and I mean always look at my urine EVERY time I pee..since I frequently feel bladder pain I do not give it much thought. BUT if I see cloudy urine I... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Why I Like My Doctors

  I have three doctors I see on a regular basis, that I have come to respect. I feel so good about their care. My life is literally in their hands. Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Advice from a Chemist

  One Saturday I went to a local lecture. I was by myself, and having arrived a little early, I sat up front. Along came this lively woman, her smile was so... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• What Happens When I Can't Cath Myself? Foley Catheder, NO THANK YOU!

  Frederick Foley redesigned this catheter in 1932. What is scary about this is not much has changed with this, in my opinion, overused catheter. Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• High School Reunion and Going Forward with a Neurogenic Bladder

  We humans all experince this life in stages. It was just fun to be in a room of people who were in the same stage as me! As I looked around the room I saw happy... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2012 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, MEDICINE