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Sunday, November, 22, 2009
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Tasha Mulligan MPT

Tasha Mulligan MPT

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I am a Women's Health Physical Therapist
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 moreChevron
amandalu2

amandalu2

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been incontinent since 13
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 moreChevron
doc1639

doc1639

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45 YOM, single, never married, no dependants, retired FF/CO/EMT-P
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 moreChevron
ethanol2
posted 08/27/2009, comments (3)

Wearing a diaper in Public

Wearing a diaper in public can truly be a terrifying and stressful situation at first.  I know because I am diapered since from a young age.  Let me tell you that there are certain tricks that I have learned to tell myself that have really simplified the habituation process of getting use to wearing a diaper in public. ... Read moreChevron
Ryan

Ryan

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i am 14 and thats all im going to say .
posted 08/22/2009, comment (1)

not near as bad as i thought .

You know ,  school aint near as bad as what i was dreadin it would be . 1 week into school and its not bad at all . I know of at least 5 people that are also incon. and got help by 2 of them for help and support .  my teachers are real understanding about it to . ill never change in the bathroom again because others can hear whats going... Read moreChevron
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