Sunday, May 27, 2012

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Jennifer G

Incontinence: A Husband's View

My husband is my main support system when it comes to my multiple sclerosis and accompanying incontinence. So I've taken some time to interview Bill to bring his thoughts and opinions to this forum:   Q:  In what ways do you think we've both been most impacted by my incontinence?   A:  One of the main ways that we've been... Read moreChevron
Nancy  Muller

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National Association for Continence, Executive Director

Urodynamics Testing: What It Is and When You Need It

Urodynamics testing is an in-office procedure for men and women, typically in a urologist's or urogynecologist's office, to help determine how well the bladder is storing urine without leakage and how well it is emptying urine upon controlled demand. The tests are most often arranged for men with an enlarged prostate gland where obstruction due to... Read moreChevron
posted 09/27/2010, comments (0)|
Jennifer G

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Incontinence: 10 Things to Do When You're Diagnosed

You've established that you have a form of incontinence, but what do you do now?  The initial doctors' visits, testing, diagnosis, and possible treatments are now in motion or complete, but here is where you can change your current knowledge and lifestyle:   Following Up With Doctors   Now is a good time to consider following up... Read moreChevron
Jennifer G

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Telling Family and Friends About Incontinence: My Story

When I first had issues with bladder and bowel incontinence, I was newly diagnosed with mutiple sclerosis and going through a very bad relapse. I was having steroid treatment and I had wet the bed two times at my mother's house (she and my father were taking care of me as my husband worked to keep us afloat.) Being on the verge of a nervous... Read moreChevron
posted 09/09/2010, comments (0)|
Jennifer G

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Tests Used to Diagnose Incontinence

Since there are various types of incontinence, there are also several ways to diagnose the type of incontinence a patient has.  Exams range from simple to more lengthy/extensive:   Patient  Medical  History A very basic way to determine the causes of incontinence problems can simply be to track the incontinence’s... Read moreChevron
posted 08/16/2010, comments (0)|