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Paul and his son Tim, who is now 16 years old, were early adopters of TAI, so much so that they almost invented the therapy themselves…
Topics: Lifestyle, Transanal Irrigation, Spinal injury, TAI, MS, Bowel Management, Neurogenic Bowel, spina bifida, Paediatrics, Multiple Sclerosis
Bowel problems in children can occur for many different reasons. Some are related to a specific diagnosis, like Spina Bifida or Anorectal Malformation. Some are more diffuse and differ over time, like constipation or tummy cramps. We tried to map some of the concepts for you!
Topics: Lifestyle, Transanal Irrigation, Spinal injury, TAI, MS, Bowel Management, Neurogenic Bowel, spina bifida, Paediatrics, Multiple Sclerosis
Kerry has Multiple Sclerosis (MS), with bowel problems among the many symptoms this condition presents. In the second part of Kerry's story she reveals how she took control of her bowels.
Topics: Catheterisation, Lifestyle, Transanal Irrigation, TAI, ISC, MS, Bowel Management, Neurogenic Bowel, Multiple Sclerosis, Self-catheterisation
Suffering from MS related bowel problems might feel hopeless, but don't give up just yet. We talked to Kerry who spent hours and hours in the bathroom due to constipation, before she found her therapy.
Bowel function is controlled by the nervous system. Sometimes Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects the nerve paths to the bowels, which may lead to various bowel disorders, in Kerry’s case: constipation. Her story contains a lot of frustration, but also a lot of hope. This is the first part of Kerry's story.
Topics: Catheterisation, Lifestyle, Transanal Irrigation, TAI, ISC, MS, Bowel Management, Neurogenic Bowel, Multiple Sclerosis, Self-catheterisation
In June last year, I had the pleasure and privilege of being a member of a team from Wellspect HealthCare who cycled from London to Paris in order to raise money for the charity Back Up. This worked out perfect for me as it immediately became one of my new year’s resolutions! Here is PART 2 of my ride diary.
Topics: Catheterisation, wheelchair, Lifestyle, Travel, Sport, ISC, Self-catheterisation, Back Up Trust
