Personal Stories

Tricia's Story

With neurostimulation Tricia is no longer dependent on self-catheterization. "I empty completely," she says, "I'm sleeping better, and I'm not on any bladder medication."
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Beckie's Story

After a stroke at the age of 38, Beckie had to self-catheterize every 3 to 4 hours around the clock. "I was always worried about overflow leaking," she says.
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Ron's Story

Ron had been living with urinary retention since 1994. To empty his bladder, he needed to use a catheter. "You can't imagine how difficult it is to set up a catheter kit and keep everything sterile in a men's public restroom," he says.
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Last updated: 17 Nov 2009

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