Well I haven't had the MACE surgery but my urologist (I think) wants me to have it done and I was just wondering what are the upsides and downsides of having...
Hi. My name is Ashley Francis. I'm 18 and I live in AR. I was born with SB myelomeningocele and my lesion was at the L 4-5 area. I'm paralyzed from the...
Welcome to the group Ashley! You and I have a lot of stuff in common. I'm 26 years old (today!). What a blessing to be alive to see another birthday. I'm...
everyone knows that cranberry juice is good for the bladder and kidneys, but has anyone tried cranergy by ocean spray? i love it and will never drink regular...
... actually, my urologist told me that there is no medical evidence that says cranberry juice is any better than water for your bladder and kidneys. i have...
I don't take it both day and night. I take Ditropan XL in the morning, and regular Ditropan (not the XL) at night. I take 7.5 mgs of the regular Ditropan at...
I lovee the cranberry form ocean spray! Although, when I tried to drink the other cranberry juices it would make me sick to my stomach so my dr said I didnt...
I take cranberry pills to try and reduce the risk of kidney stones and infections, but my doctor has never told me that cranberry juice is better for your...
Hey everyone, My name is Carl. I don't know if I ever introduced myself so here it goes. I'm 29 and live in the eastern plains of Colorado. Yes, part of...
Hi! My son is 8 and has NVLD. I think he struggles socially sometimes, but doesn't really even realize it. It seems like other kids are starting to be...
maybe it has antioxidants or something? but yeah it is. ... From: Ashley Francis <ashley_frncs@...> Subject: [Spina Bifida Central] Re: cranberry...
I've seen it in the stores, but haven't tried it yet.? Does it have the same benefits (kidney health)? as regualr cranberry juice.? Thanks for your post! ...
yep- and more actually because of the green tea extract and B vitamins. if you don't like green tea, don't worry- you really can't taste it. it just cuts some...
Hi I am 31 years old and have spina bifida. I use a catheter. I have been on medication to prevent utis since I was born. The first one...
I take Ditropan XL in the morning and regular Ditropan at night to prevent bladder spasms which in turn help to prevent UTI's. I used to take Nitrofurantoin...
Hi, I just wanted to stop in and say I will not be online for a while. my husband and I are having to move . Our Landlord have deceided to give us 30 days to...
I don't know if any programs that would be helpful but I would like you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hope things work out...
Thank you very much you are very kind and god bless you too.--- In spinabifidacentral@yahoogroups.com, "Ashley Francis" ... prayers. ... to ... a ... to...
I met a man the other day, he was in a wheelchair do to an auto accident. We talked accessibility issues, urinary differences, bowel surgeries, etc. He said...
This is what our doc has always said also. My understanding about being on antibiotics vs not is that you don't want to be on preventative antibiotics because...
My doctor has never mentioned it to me. I have a cecostomy which is also called a chait trap door that has a tube that runs into the large intestine I...
That is awesome!!! I used to be able to feel my legs and for a little while I could move my legs if I really thought hard about it, but because of the...
Hi Robin! My son is 8 and has been having Gentamiacin installations in to his bladder since he was (I think) a month old or so. He used to have Gent at every...
cranberries also have a higher amount of antioxidants. the green tea extract in cranergy adds even more. much love in Christ, sara 22/f/WI ... From: Nicole...
i do digital stimulation to vacate my bowel so i don't need any surgeries... no offense to anyone who may have one, but i'd never get a colostomy bag because i...
yes, I do in and out cath usually about every 3-4 hours too. I can tell when I have to go. The doctor I went to for the second opinion also said...
i was told to help prevent UTIs, drink as much straight lemon juice as you can stand right after you cath so that's the 1st thing to hit your urinary tract. i...
hi my daughter gabby had her 3rd decompression surgery on April 9th, just about two months ago and after her decompression surgery her tethered cord symptoms...
I had a chiari decompression when I was 5 or 6 (I'm 18 now) to relieve tethered cord symptoms, and I've also had tethered cord release, more than once...
My urologist told me that you need pure cranberry juice, not watered down variety. Most cranberry juice in stores is watered down, and many contain a great...
