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Positivity website and blog for sufferers of bladder and bowel incontinence. #incontinence #positivity #blog

Northern England
Joined April 2019
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Men, women and even children can suffer from overactive bladder. You are not alone. #OveractiveBladder #ChronicIllness #HiddenIllness #BladderHealth
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New blog post! This month I talk about cranberry juice and whether it can actually help prevent and treat UTIs livelifewithincontinence.com… #incontinence #UTI #bladderhealth #health #urine
NEW BLOG. I have finally updated my blog and this month I am talking about Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS). I discuss what it is and what some of the benefits and concerns of the treatment are. Check it out: livelifewithincontinence.com… #incontinence #ptns #positivity
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What does coffee, grapefruit juice and alcohol have in common? They’re all potential bladder irritants! These drinks can irritate your bladder- consider eating whole fruits instead of juiced versions &reduce your alcohol intake. Have you discovered any other #bladder irritants?
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If you have an in-dwelling catheter remember to empty the drainage bag at least every eight hours or whenever the bag is full. #BladderSupport #LivingPositively #Catheter
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We have officially launched the Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Syndrome Support Group. If you have been diagnosed with IC please join the group for advice, support and a safe space to talk about the condition: bit.ly/35gbCEH
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Catheterisation is an invasive procedure that can have a negative impact on a patient’s life. This paper looks at raising awareness of catheter valves, as a cost-effective, alternative drainage system to leg bags, and working in partnership with patients. ucc-today.com/journals/issue…
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Just been sent this really useful link - loos open during lockdown. lockdownloo.com/
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This screening tool was developed to help people who have bladder problems, including urinary incontinence. ow.ly/bFHW50zGmPa . . . #WomensHealth #MensHealth #BladderHealth #Health #UrinaryIncontinence #Incontinence #BladderControl #LeakyBladder #FecalIncontinence
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Do you suffer from bladder leakage? Here’s a tip from urogynecologist @DrSwenson13 on how to strengthen your pelvic floor: “Twice a day, when you’re brushing your teeth, do a set of kegels.” ow.ly/u6eq50zpWVM #urinaryincontinence #kegels #bladderleakage
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Millions of us women are likely to leak at some point in our lives, I wholeheartedly suggest adding this to your reading list. An honest account of one woman's experiences of urinary incontinence. A good girl-guide is always prepared! 😉 #thelasttaboo #urinaryincontinence
So THIS just happened. First actual copies of my beautiful book, PMSL, in my hand. Proper crying. Let’s smash the continence taboo on June 25. Preorders are on at @allgoodbookshop @Biggreenbooks Amazon etc. #SmashTheStigma #PMSL #continence #feminism #amwriting #debut2020
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If you work in #health #research or even basic research that you hope to develop for #patient benefit, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do engage with your #AHSN. @WessexAHSN have been utterly fantastic at supporting my urology research: access to PPI, facilitating engagement with...
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Khatra Paterson owner of KP Aesthetics, discusses the rising trend in #women starting to open up more about #stress #incontinence and the science and benefits behind the increasingly popular #FormaV bit.ly/3hzDMRA
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A new study finds that only a fraction of women with urinary #incontinence actually discuss their symptoms with their healthcare providers. ow.ly/JGke50AJkzP #urology #womenshealth
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After a stressful year, I am back to blogging. Website has been updated. Please check it out and let me know what you think: livelifewithincontinence.com… #incontinence #positivity #fecalincontinence #urinaryincontinence
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Becoming incontinent can be distressing especially if you don’t know much about it. Did you know that not all incontinence is the same. Read about the different types of urinary incontinence here. nightingaledelivery.co.uk/ne…
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Moving closer to a new generation of sacral nerve stimulation for #incontinence. Neuspera Medical Inc. implanted their first participant in the SANS-UUI two-stage pivotal trial to test the ultra-miniaturized device to treat #urinary urgency incontinence ow.ly/L5pw50A9scr
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It's #WorldContinenceWeek next week! We're excited to support the campaign focussing on female bladder weakness and pelvic health, hoping to inform and #empower everyone to seek solutions and end the taboo over #incontinence! Follow us for exciting updates during #WCW2020!
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