Hi Jill

Happy New Year to you too.

Re the "shee wee" One of my colleagues ascended Mount Kilimanjaro to raise
money for charity. She took a shee wee with her - I admire her for doing
this but rather her than me on both counts.

I can see that how she manages her cystitis on a "personal level" is not
practical for work purposes in relation to her job requirements. I once
taught a continence adviser on a module on the OH programme - She was an
excellent student and OH students gained from her contributions in that
particular module, likewise I hope she gained from the input of OHNs. I am
sure the advice given by someone like her would be very helpful. Looks like
you have that one sorted.

From memory I think you were active in a local OH group - maybe worth
inviting a continence adviser to one of your group meetings to give a
presentation related to continence problems and solutions. There must be
many people in the work environment who have continence problems which we
may encounter should they be referred to OH. Likely to be an increasing
problem in the future with an aging workforce. I am mindful that continence
issues are not the preserve of an aging workforce, younger people can also
affected particularly as a result of trauma, an obstetric related issues.

Anne


On 20/01/2015 16:32, "Jill Holland" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi Anne
> Happy New Year.
> She manages usual journeys by planning where the loos are en route and stops
> when necessary. However she cannot stop with a vehicle loaded with exhibits.
> We discussed shewees although I've never seen one! She has one and had
> forgotten about it. She seemed optimistic about it but like you I wasn't
> convinced.
> She's seeing the nurse specialist again this week and I've asked her to ask
> for any ideas but thought I'd ask our group too.
> Best wishes, Jill
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On 20 Jan 2015, at 15:47, "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>
>> wrote:
>>
>> What an interesting scenario. My first question would be how does she manage
>> when undertaking journeys normally eg coming into work and work from there.
>> It may be worth having a chat to a specialist continence adviser, I am sure
>> your local hospital could assist.
>>
>> With regards to a portable aid to assist her symptoms. Putting myself in the
>> position of the client now - if you are thinking of a "shewee"I don't think
>> she would be happy with using such an aid for obvious reasons of
>> embarassment. The only other aid I can think of would be a catheter -
>> however, that may not be the answer in view of infections. A specialist
>> continence adviser would be the best person to consult.
>>
>> Anne
>>
>>
>>> On 20/01/2015 15:08, "Jill Holland" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>
>>> Good afternoon colleagues,
>>> I would be grateful for help with a query.
>>> I have seen a lady with denuding active chronic non-specific cystitis. It is
>>> very debilitating and worse in the mornings.
>>> Her role is changing and she is expected to travel a short distance, (on a
>>> good run approx 15 minutes) to collect exhibits. In view of the security
>>> involved she cannot leave the vehicle unattended to nip into a loo on route.
>>> Any suggestions on portable aids to manage her symptoms whilst en route?
>>> Many thanks in advance, Jill
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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