Whether she’s travelling, tackling a muddy assault course or working out at the gym, Serena from the UK needs a catheter that works for her busy, active lifestyle.
Topics: Travelling with catheters, Bladder management, Bladder dysfunction
To be born with Spina Bifida is to be used to the obstacles the condition presents – nevertheless, you do get tired of them from time to time. We met Ida Rönnblad – sociable, positive and a passionate bird-watcher. Over a cup of coffee we discussed what freedom and dignity means to her.
Topics: Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC), Spina Bifida, Bladder dysfunction, dignity
Most riders guide their horse with their legs, but Evie has no sensation from the knees down, as she was born with a form of Spina Bifida. It affects her balance, but that doesn’t stop her from riding Daisy. It also impairs Evie’s bladder and bowel function, so she uses urinary catheters to empty her bladder.
Topics: Neurogenic bladder, Bladder dysfunction, Intermittent Catheterization
Krista was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1996. Since then, she has experienced developments both good and bad. Here she shares her insights and advice for those suffering from multiple sclerosis.
Topics: Neurogenic bladder, Bladder dysfunction, Multiple Sklerose (MS), quality of life
Worse bladder symptoms often mean worse bowel symptoms. Yet they are rarely addressed together, despite the evidence for better clinical outcomes and significant improvements in quality of life.
Lee, 30, living with MS
Topics: Bladder and bowel interaction, Bowel dysfunction, Bladder dysfunction, bowel disorder, Multiple Sklerose (MS)
