Overcoming Obstacles with Spina Bifida: Ida Rönnblad Shares Her Experiences

Mar 10, 2023 9:57:02 PM

People born with Spina Bifida get used to the obstacles the condition presents – nevertheless, people do get tired of them from time to time. We met Ida Rönnblad – sociable, positive, and a passionate bird-watcher. Over a cup of coffee, we discussed what freedom and dignity mean to her.

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Topics: Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC), Spina Bifida, Bladder management

What you need to know when traveling with catheters

Sep 9, 2022 9:29:55 PM

There's nothing better than going on vacation! Would you rather be relaxing on the beach, enjoying a city break, or taking that adventurous once-in-a-lifetime trip?

Regardless of where you are going and what you're doing, any type of travel and change to your routine comes with the same questions: Will I be there in time? Did I remember to pack my phone charger? Did I unplug the iron?

Some travelers will also ask themselves: Will I be able to find an accessible toilet? Did I pack enough catheters? How will I get past customs with my catheters and medicine?

To make things easier for you, we put together a checklist that can ease your concerns about traveling and using catheters.

 

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Topics: Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC), Travelling with catheters