From nurse to patient – my experience of Spinal Cord Injury
January 23 2020
A keen horse rider and experienced nurse, Sallyanne Haigh has found herself on the other side of healthcare provision when she sustained a Spinal Cord Injury from falling from her horse.
Topics: Neurogenic bladder, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Intermittent Catheterization
Facing obstacles . . . with a smile
March 21 2019
We encounter some extraordinary stories when writing this blog, from some extraordinary people. But behind these achievements lies a very human journey where support, set backs, luck and resilience often determine the chance of having a fulfilled life. Kissinger tells all in this documentary.
Topics: Neurogenic bladder, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Men's Health
The benefits of patient centered care cannot be overestimated. But engaging and recognizing the stigma and embarrassment associated with bladder and bowel issues is essential – how can healthcare professionals best serve their patients?
Topics: Bladder and bowel interaction, Neurogenic bladder, Neurogenic bowel
An invisible handicap
July 12 2018
A disc prolapse is a painful and debilitating condition to sustain. It can also have knock-on effects, impairing bladder function. In this post, Frida Eriksen, 24, describes her journey, symptoms and progress and how she resolved her bladder issues.
Topics: Neurogenic bladder, Women's health, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS)
Heads or tails? It's the same coin, and when treating neurogenic bladder and bowel, it's the patient that is the unifying focus.
Topics: Neurogenic bladder, Neurogenic bowel
