Free Yourself From Incontinence
Your Bladder Guide
"Why suffer from bladder problems due to fear of embarrassment or not knowing where to go for help when you can read Susan Jackson's Your Bladder Guide? Susan uses a friendly voice with an easy to understand vocabulary while deflating any stigma associated with incontinence. A must read for those who want the facts about bladder issues."
-- Marlene A. Sassaman, Ed.D
Contents
| Preface | xiii |
| Foreward by Rosemary Laird, MD | xv |
| You Are Not Alone | 1 |
| Normal Bladder Function | 4 |
| Anatomy: What Do We Need to Know? | 9 |
| What Causes Incontinence? | 11 |
| Types of Incontinence | 20 |
| What Can I Do About My Incontinence? | 26 |
| A Bladder Diary Can Help | 29 |
| Bladder Diary Examples | 30-33 |
| Your Bladder Diary | 36-37 |
| Controlling the Urge | 38 |
| Exercises | 40-61 |
| Getting Rid of Those Pads! | 62 |
| Need More Help? | 64 |
| Final Checklist | 66 |
| Conclusion | 68 |