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    Jasmine Schmidt

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    posted 12/05/2007, comment (1)

    Incontinence and Nosey Family Members

    Do you have one of those know-it-alls in your family? Spending Thanksgiving with my family members got me thinking about this (not that any of them are know-it-alls: wink-wink). Let's face it: we all have that certain family member who knows more than us on every single topic of discussion: and if you don't have that person in your... Read moreChevron
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    posted 11/30/2007, comments (2)

    Incontinence Treatment: More Information On Surgical Outcomes

    I was happy to see some comments regarding my last SharePost, which discusses bad outcomes from incontinence surgery. I hope you all found the information helpful. Some questions were raised by one reader, and I am sure many others out there had similar questions but were afraid to ask, so here goes.   Many people want to know if they... Read moreChevron
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    posted 11/30/2007, comments (4)

    pessary usage

    I would like to hear from anyone that is or has used a pessary and their experience.  Was the pessary successful for day trips?  Is the pessary easy to use?
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    posted 11/19/2007, comments (6)

    Vaginal Slings: When Surgery for Incontinence Goes Wrong

    Being that I am a urologic surgeon, I routinely perform surgery on patients for incontinence. Unfortunately, no surgery is without its risks and complications. Before surgery, I always review risks and potential complications with patients, but when a patient has a bad outcome, they are always surprised. Now, even if you do not get the... Read moreChevron
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    posted 11/13/2007, comments (4)

    Water Matters

    One question I'm asked a lot is "how much water should I be drinking?"  When people are experiencing incontinence or nocturia (waking up more than twice at night to urinate), they often try to control the condition by limiting their intake of liquids. However, not drinking enough water can often lead to a lot of problems... Read moreChevron
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