After having sustained a spinal cord injury in a diving accident, Michael Kerr needed to find a new way of managing his bladder. With an ongoing international sports career he needed a flexible solution, easy to bring on his travels all over the world.
Topics: Travel, ISC, Self-catheterisation, All-In-One
Unless you need to start using a catheter, it is unlikely that you would know much about it. And we know that at first it seems scary, difficult and intimidating, but as soon as you learn the technique, it will become a habit like any other daily routine.
Start here to sort out the basic concepts and terms! If you want to learn more, we can point you in the right direction.
Topics: ISC, Self-catheterisation, Catheterisation
After being told in her 30s that she would need to catheterise for the rest of her life, Serena Green felt humiliated. Now she is proud to catheterise but her journey to acceptance in the years following involved friends, family and healthcare professionals.
Topics: ISC, Self-catheterisation, Urology, Catheterisation
Urinary incontinence is often women’s little secret. Despite it being a common issue, it can feel difficult to discuss even with healthcare professionals. This article suggests the kind of information you can give to help your GP to understand the issue.
Topics: LUTS, ISC, Self-catheterisation, Incontinence
Intermittent self catheterisation can be the solution for many Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) in women, but it can still be a shock to be told that you will need to catheterise.
Topics: Self-catheterisation
