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Nancy  Muller

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National Association for Continence, Executive Director

National Priorities: Personal Health Wealth

In the midst of the federal debt ceiling crisis and arguments over where and how to reduce federal spending, discussions about the elderly - specifically Social Security and Medicare - keep coming on and off the table. In the end, they appear to be off, at least temporarily. But it's no secret that aging Baby Boomers, 78.2 million of whom... Read moreChevron
posted 08/01/2011, comments (0)|
Pete

Be Your Own Incontinence Advocate

I recently had a bladder infection, which increases my tendency for urge incontinence, and my doctor prescribed an antibiotic prophylactically before the culture was complete.   When the culture results were received the office notified me that the antibiotic would probably clear up the infection, but to let the office know if I did not see... Read moreChevron
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
Jennifer G

Jennifer G, Health Guide

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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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Types of Urinary Incontinence

Incontinence can be caused by at least eight different urinary issues.  Sounds like a lot, huh?  I hadn't any idea about this until I investigated it myself.  With my multiple sclerosis I know that my brain sends messages that become faulty (due to damaged nerves) and my bladder sphincter sometimes doesn't open or more often it... Read moreChevron
posted 07/27/2010, comments (0)|

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