More than 30 million Americans have some form of incontinence. Much to many peoples surprise, incontinence is not necessarily part of growing older. Incontinence is always a symptom of some other underlying health problem. Many bladder control problems can be cured and all can be managed.
In many cases, a team of health care professionals including your doctor, nurse and nurse practitioner will work with you to diagnose and offer treatment options for incontinence. Together, you will choose the appropriate course of action. Remember, the first step is to see your health professional. He or she is best able to offer you specific advice related to your situation.
If all inquiry and medical action, when appropriate, leads to having to live with and manage incontinence for the long-term-- what kind of support is out there? What type of products are the best for your situation? How can we gather as a group for the support, coping strategies and education?
I encourage anybody who is living with incontinence to reflect, offer advice, in-site or just write how you are feeling...here on the Continence Connection Blog. Perhaps it will help others for you to offer up how you are living with incontinence, what incontinence supplies have been working for you, your opinion about incontinence in our society, or whatever else might come to your mind while visiting this forum.
Join in here for ongoing discussion and maybe even for a few laughs! :) Your entries can be submitted anonymously by simply signing with your initials or first name only! No need to submit your e-mail or personal information when posting.
Robin Phelan, BSN RN
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