What Kind of Problem?

• Urinary Incontinence
• Tract Infections
• Fallen Bladders
• Post Prostatectomy Issues
• Bladder Prolapses. . . .

They’re all related and the solutions are often the same.

Urinary incontinence, for instance, is a condition that affects more than 13 million Americans. It is defined most simply as the body’s inability to control muscles that prevent accidental leakage of urine out of the body. But did you know that urinary incontinence is often a symptom of another bladder problem?

I don’t think we’ve done a book review yet. But after about 2 chapters into this one, I thought we definitely need to do a “The Bathroom Key” book review.  This is the first book I’ve come across that really went straight to my heart.

You know immediately that the author is in tune with what we’re experiencing.

From the opening story of the young lady at her 10th High School reunion I was sucked in.  She’s out on the dance floor and she feels a little trickle into her pad, then a couple more.  Agony. She goes to the bathroom to change her pad and rushes back out to the dance floor. And then  just a short time later she finds that her pad is completely soaked. She doesn’t have another and is forced to stand the rest of the evening not dancing, or laughing. . . Just feeling embarrassed and insecure. Read the rest of this entry »

You may have seem commercials like these surround the transvaginal mesh class action suits being brought against the manufacturers. The lawsuit stems from the process by which new “inventions” are brought to market.

Why was the transvaginal mesh approved?
Originally, the mesh used in these transvaginal surgeries was cleared by the FDA through their 501(k) process that helps to get new, helpful products to Read the rest of this entry »

So there’s only one important thing to do when starting a pelvic floor exercises (for men) routine. You’ve got to be exercising the right muscle. Without that, you’re just doing exercise that may or may not help anything.

So, the correct muscle is the one you use to stop the flow of urination.  Next time you’re in the bathroom, try and stop the flow to get a sense of what muscles we’re talking about. Don’t stop it too many times though – once is probably good. Read the rest of this entry »

In a 20 week study by Midway Hospital in Minnesota, pelvic floor electrical stimulation was shown to improve the severity and conditions of both urge and mixed incontinence. What’s even better is that the study showed that it didn’t matter whether you did it every day or a couple times per week.

That study was in 1997, which is great because it took that long for the FDA to approve an at home electrical stimulation machine.  On March 14th, 2012 the FDA approved the InTone Device to treat female urinary incontinence. Read the rest of this entry »

Most of the free incontinence products you can get are samples. There are places you can get free mini-packs, but most samples. Since comfort is the #1 reason people choose one product over another, samples are a perfect way to get started.

If you’ve started your kegel exercises and are on your way to freedome from incontinence, see if you can get enough samples to carry you through. Here are some of the places you can register and have free incontinence products sent to your house:

• Southside Medical Supplyhas a form on their page to get free samples of their products. It’s worth getting on the list for sure.
• DHP Home Delivery offers potential customers free samples of their Kendall Incontinence Products. Just call them at 1 888 744 7347 and tell them you’d like some free incontinence products.
• Diversified Medical Equipment Supplies has sample products in their shopping cart. You can add up to 4 products and have them sent to your home. Click here to check that out. Read the rest of this entry »

There are really two distinct reasons people search for male kegel exercises. The most commonly searched reason is to increase a man’s ability to control ejaculation. And the other reason is to control the flow of urine.

The good news is – it’s the same muscle.

The muscle that needs a little strengthening is called the pubococcygeus muscle. These PC muscles are responsible for quite a few things. They help to control urine flow, erection hardness, and ejaculation strength. A few easy exercises and all three will improve. Read the rest of this entry »

Searching for male incontinence pads must mean you’re leaking urine. There are many reasons why men leak urine, some temporary and some long term. Knowing whether you have a temporary condition or one that will require more time to fix will definitely help you in choosing male incontinence pads.

Another critical factor is the volume of urine leaked. Are we talking about a few drips or something that requires quite a bit of absorbency?

Temporary Incontinence Issues

While embarrassing to think about, you’re really better off picking up a “tear-off” men’s diaper or a simple Read the rest of this entry »

The idea of kegel weights may seem odd, some might even say unsanitary. People who haven’t used them even wonder if they’re comfortable. But millions of women find life-long relief after using kegel weights.

Should you use kegel weights

The #1 reason they’re fantastic – focus! Doing kegel exercises requires that you exercise the right muscle. And that’s not easy without good feedback. With kegel weights you have no choice but to squeeze the right muscle. Without that, the weights fall.

If you’ve ever met someone who’s said kegels don’t work, I can guarantee you they weren’t using kegel weights. Read the rest of this entry »

The Bladder Cure

Better Bladder Control for Women and Men DVD

Have you found yourself making more frequent trips to the restroom, especially at the worst times?  Do you no longer have the control you once had over your bladder?  If you are having any urinary problems, you MUST try The Bladder Cure: Better Bladder Control for Women and Men DVD.  This easy-to-follow DVD walks you through pelvic floor exercises designed to reduce urinary incontinence and treat an overactive bladder. Read the rest of this entry »

Is this what it is like for you? This is a great look into what someone else with stress incontinence is thinking and how they describe their symptoms.

While most people would never be caught on camera talking about this, it really is as normal as the common cold. Muscles get weak over time – the problem is the kegel muscles control the urine flow. Strengthen the muscle and the problem goes away.

What kinds of “options” were you given at your appointment?