Do you constantly feel like you “gotta go”? when you leave the house, do you always look where the nearest bathroom is, just in case? Bladder control problems are more common than you might think. Having an Overactive Bladder can affect your quality of life, and 16 percent of the adult population, or about 33 million people, have this condition, according to the Journal of Urology.

People with an Overactive Bladder, or OAB, often experience: 1. High urinary frequency: More than eight times in a 24 hour period 2. Urinary urgency: A strong, compelling need to urinate that cannot be delayed 3. Urge incontinence: Wetting accidents which occur before reaching a toilet

If you have bladder control issues, don’t let embarrassment stand in the way of finding a solution. after talking with a doctor, most people start with conservative therapies. For example, doing exercises like kegels to strengthen the pelvic floor muscle. other first-step treatment options might include dietary modification, bladder training programs and prescription medication.

Unfortunately, conservative therapies fail up to 80 percent of people. Prescription medications are not an option for many people, and for others, they may experience unwanted side effects and stop taking them altogether. Exercise and diet modification can be strict and require a timely commitment. furthermore, the results might not live up to what patients are hoping for.

Treatments like surgery work, but if you don’t want to go the invasive route, there is one more option to consider.

Bladder function is regulated by a group of nerves at the base of the spine called the sacral nerve plexus. by stimulating these nerves through gentle electrical impulses, you can gain better control of your bladder.

Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation, otherwise known as PTNS, is a non-drug, non-surgical therapy that is helping many people with OAB take control. The Urgent PC Neuromodulation system provides this low-risk treatment by indirectly stimulating the nerves responsible for bladder function using a nerve in your lower leg. up to 80 percent of people who get PTNS have significant improvement in their bladder control symptoms, even when other treatment options have failed them in the past.

To get an Urgent PC treatment, you visit a clinician’s office. during treatment you will sit with your foot elevated. This allows the clinician to stimulate the area near your tibial nerve using a very thin needle temporarily placed in your ankle. Impulses travel along your leg to the nerves in your pelvis that control bladder function.

What does a PTNS treatment feel like? Most people simply feel a mild tingling sensation in their foot or ankle during treatment. you will receive an initial series of 12 treatments for 30 minutes each, typically scheduled a week apart. after the initial 12 treatments, you may only need occasional treatments or none at all.

Urinary incontinence may be caused by a number of things. For many, it could be a normal part of the aging process. For some women, pregnancy and childbirth are the cause. Men may experience OAB due to prostate surgery. Injury, chronic disease and obesity are also causes. No matter what the reason, there likely is a solution for you. For more information, visit urgentpcinfo.com.

Posted by Admin TMJ Sunday, January 16th, 2011

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Sometimes when I play tennis in the hot sun (90-105) temperatures for a while (2-3 hours) I get the chills, especially in my arms…the hairs on my arms stand up… and the chills come maybe just once or twice and then go away. are the chills a symptom of some sort of heat stroke/heat exhaustion? I don't have any other symptoms besides those that are common when one exercises a lot. oh and later at night I feel very hot and sweat sometimes i even get hot flashes. I do and drink a lot of fluids while playing of course

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Vision problems

Your child’s vision is an important factor to consider, poor vision can cause cognitive problem but doesn’t necessarily cause dyslexia. many dyslexics complain that they see shaky and blurry words, but experts agree that this statement doesn’t relate to the real problem, because even when those letters are clearly read by a dyslexic, he still has problem matching sound with the corresponding word. A dyslexic child may suffer vision problems (which can often be treated with exercises or glasses), but dyslexia is mostly caused by phonological processing problem.

Most vision problems symptoms are similar with dyslexia, so you may need expert assistance in determining the correct diagnosis. The child may have dyslexia or visual impairment or both! A child may have an eyesight problem but not dyslexia, if you notice these signs:

• He does not like to be read.

• He enjoys being read, but seems to have no or little interest in reading and writing.

• He keeps on losing the line when reading.

• He has watery or red eyes when reading.

• He complains of moving, double, or blurred print.

• He rubs his eyes, frowns, or squints when reading a book.

• He reads closely.

• He covers one eye when reading.

• He has difficulty distinguishing nearly similar elements in book.

• He is easily distracted.

• He has very short attention span.

• He takes too many breaks when writing.

• He gets tired too quickly when drawing.

• He has difficulty tracing or copying shapes.

• He reverses numbers and letters.

• He has a low self-esteem.

• He complains about headaches.

• He has problems coordinating his eyes and hands.

• He appears awkward or uncomfortable.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology stated that children must undergo a thorough eye examination after their fourth birthday and routine exams every two years. these are some alarming facts:

• one in five students has unobserved vision problems.

• Vision screening tests at school may not detect all types of vision problem.

• A child may have a vision of 20/20 but still have issues coordinating both eyes correctly.

Even if experts are almost certain that the vision problems are not the cause of dyslexia, some dyslexia treatments (Irlen Method and Davis Dyslexia Correction Method, for example) focus on the need to correct poor vision on children.

Problem on playing and dressing

Often dyslexic children have poor fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. A child with dyslexia may have difficulty throwing and catching, while common tasks like tying shoes, threading beads or buttoning a shirt can be infuriating. He may be late in developing a dominant hand as well. some dyslexic children switch between left and right hands when writing, catching a ball, or perform other simple tasks. Others can use one hand for catching balls and the other for writing!

Many children have poor eye-hand coordination and may have a moment of being capable of using both hands equally (ambidextrous). these behaviors are indicators of dyslexia. They do not indicate that dyslexia is a certainty, but if these symptoms persist in school, it could be a problem.

Poor reading skills

Some pre-reading problems can be signs of dyslexia. if your child is struggling with pre-reading skill at first grade, you need to get support and ask for an assessment. you can also try some of the activities listed below to help in improving your child’s pre-reading skill.

• The child is unable to relate sounds with words or the other way around. many young children can say words that sound almost alike. They can give a series of “buh” words, like a bun, ball, balloon and bench and make alliterations. A child with dyslexia does not understand what his problem is. He does not recognize pattern in a string of “buh” words and appreciate the pleasure of composing alliteration.

• The child can’t rhyme words. many children can rhyme easily when they go to school. you can anticipate hearing him compose sentences that end with rhymed words and he’ll be happy to sing his favorite lullabies. A child with dyslexia is different, rhyming is something that is beyond his comprehension.

• The child is not interested in reading and writing. Preschool children love to write some letters and their names everywhere. A dyslexic child won’t do the same thing.

• The child is not able to identify letters. A dyslexic child needs more time to learn letters than other children. When the school starts, he usually can’t remember all letters and can be confused with even simple words.

• The child cannot tell a simple story. each child has a story to tell. They can describe it in a concise manner. A dyslexic child is usually less capable. He finds it difficult to remember sequences of events, telling even a simple story is almost impossible for him.

• The child is not interested in hearing bedtime stories. some children with dyslexia do not listen to stories. They are unable to follow plots, understand word games, and understand the central message.

• The child cannot read and write his own name.