How Ben, 23, solved his faecal incontinence with Transanal Irrigation
Posted by Wellspect, February 23 2021
"Completely changed my life" is how Ben* describes the impact of Transanal Irrigation (TAI). Having become paraplegic at age seven following the onset of the rare condition Ependymoma, Ben has lived with the fear of incontinence ever since and would have been unable to work had he not been introduced to Transanal Irrigation. Now he can take part in all the regular pursuits of a young adult, but it hasn't been easy getting there.
Read MoreTopics: Bowel management, TAI, Transanal Irrigation
Not all catheters are the same
Posted by Wellspect, February 17 2021
How can a catheter help you lead a more balanced life?
We know catheterisation is never anyone’s first choice when it comes to emptying their bladder. However, when different circumstances have prevented us from urinating on our own, intermittent catheterisation is often the next best thing, and with a little training it can become a very natural part of your everyday life.
Read MoreTopics: ISC, Self-catheterisation
Need to catheterise? Here are the 5 most common challenges
Posted by Wellspect, February 5 2021
Are you about to start Intermittent Catheterisation? Some of you might feel a little uneasy about it, but don't worry! The majority of people find the process simple and straightforward. Once they have tried it a few times and found it doesn’t hurt, they realise it has the potential to improve their quality of life.
Read MoreTopics: Women's health, Well-being, ISC, Self-catheterisation, Catheterisation, BPH
Q&A : Quality of Life After an MS Diagnosis
Posted by Gosia Kowalewska, January 20 2021
Following on our recent Wellspect's and Emilyn's MS webinar, here we present the answers to the questions we received from the audience. The questions were addressed to Wellspect Ambassadors: Kerry and Jane.
Read MoreTopics: Bladder and bowel interaction, Men's Health, TAI, ISC
Exploring Quality of Life After an MS Diagnosis
Posted by Sam Crow, January 14 2021
The symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis are diverse, and each symptom or combination of symptoms can affect the life of someone living with MS to varying degrees. Yet when it comes to an overall impact on quality of life, bladder and bowel dysfunction often rank highest, especially if a suitable treatment is not found.
Read MoreTopics: Bladder and bowel interaction, Bowel management, Bladder management, MS, Multiple Sclerosis