How I live my life to the fullest after rectal cancer

Noah*, 49 years old, is recovering from rectal cancer. After surgery, he found he had additional problems with fecal incontinence which affected all aspects of his life. In this article, he tells us how Transanal Irrigation - TAI -  allowed him to recover his freedom and confidence.

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Topics: Transanal irrigation (TAI), Bowel dysfunction, cancer

Is colonic irrigation the same as TAI (Transanal Irrigation)?

The short answer? No, not at all.
Colonic irrrigation is a “therapy” with little scientific evidence of any health benefits. On the other hand, TAI or transanal irrigation can be a game-changer for people looking to manage their bowel disorders and enjoy a normal life.

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Topics: Transanal irrigation (TAI), Bowel dysfunction, functional bowel

Trying Transanal Irrigation for the first time

Having shared with you my first experience of catheterization, I want to tell you what it was like when I performed Transanal Irrigation myself for the first time.

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Topics: Transanal irrigation (TAI), Neurogenic bladder, Neurogenic bowel, Bowel dysfunction, Multiple Sklerose (MS)

How combined bladder and bowel care improves the health and happiness of MS patients

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

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Topics: Bladder and bowel interaction, Bowel dysfunction, Bladder dysfunction, bowel disorder, Multiple Sklerose (MS)

How I found a solution to my Functional Bowel Disorder symptoms

In this testimonial, Sarah talks about how Transanal Irrigation (TAI) helped with her functional bowel disorders.

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Topics: Transanal irrigation (TAI), Neurogenic bowel, Bowel dysfunction, functional constipation