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Tasha Mulligan MPT

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posted 11/16/2009, comments (0)

Why do the numbers of women with incontinence increase with age?

Many women begin to experience mild symptoms of incontinence or occasional urine leakage as they age. Why does the incidence increase with age? The answer may be different for every woman, but there are several factors that I want to talk about in this piece. The first factor may be hormones. As we age we see a gradual decline in our estrogen... Read more Chevron

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Tasha Mulligan MPT

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posted 10/28/2009, comments (0)

The Missing Instruction in Kegel Exercises

The Kegel is a simple exercise that has gained a lot of attention over the past 15 years. Magazines write about how important it is for all women to do their Kegels, and talk shows offer Kegels as a solution to accidental urine leakage. Our media outlets have done a good job of increasing awareness, but they are failing to give both... Read more Chevron

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Nancy Muller

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posted 10/26/2009, comments (0)

Are Americans Overdoing Screening?

While I am a big proponent of wellness and prevention, the push for cancer screening in this country may have been taken to excess. As The New York Times reported earlier in the summer (July 17, 2009), there is ample evidence that routine exams offer little benefit to the general public and cost our healthcare system wasteful dollars in... Read more Chevron

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amandalu2

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been incontinent since 13

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posted 10/22/2009, comments (4)

Wearing diapers and having people discover it

PS: I'm the same as amandalu--forgot both my pw and login email so this is my new account. Up to 14 years old, my school uniform was a sleeveless blue "sundress" which didn't cover much of the thigh so girls wore shorts underneath. When my incontinence first occurred, i used simple huggies pull ups so they weren't that visible underneath.... Read more Chevron

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doc1639

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45 YOM, single, never married, no dependants, retired FF/CO/EMT-P

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posted 10/21/2009, comments (0)

Myself and question(s)

Support and questions?Doc1639Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 12:53 AM 1st): Ralene as a medical professional of over 26 years, I understand Diabetes II and the problems that go with diabetes type I or II. As for how you are dealing with it, is your choice and his, but I feel that he may be becoming addicted to this help. Suggest to him... Read more Chevron

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