The Boomer Woman’s Podcast, episode 268
Urinary Tract Infections and Related Issues with Paula Cobb
Paula Cobb is a patient advocate for women who have been misdiagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis. She is a retired physical therapist who has dealt with bladder issues since the age of 5. In this episode, Paula explains so much about UTIs and IC and more that I can’t list it all!
- The bacteria and what they do to cause UTIs
- Why antibiotics can be the problem
- How a woman might suspect she has a UTI
- Why women have to be their own advocates still (how often have we heard that?)
- Castor oil! (Gramma, don’t say a word!)
- Menopause, catheterization and the elderly
- Procedures
- How we can reduce our risk of a UTI
Like so many women who face a health issue, Paula has made it her life’s work to learn as much as she can, stay informed and stay up-to-date about Urinary Tract Infections and related issues.
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Agnes - in conversation with Paula Cobb
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About the guest: Paula Cobb
Paula is a patient advocate for women who have been misdiagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis. She is a retired physical therapist that has dealt with bladder issues since the age of 5.
She achieved a BS in education from the University of North Carolina in 1992, where she was a member of the volleyball team. She received a Masters in Physical therapy from the University of Kansas in 1996.
She has been married for 33 years and has two adult children. She is the proud cat mom of 5 furbabies. In her free time Paula likes to metal detect and play pickleball.
Well explained my friend!! So glad you were invited to speak on this topic and advocate for us who are suffering and being “gas lighted” by Doctors. I very much pray there is a huge audience for this Blog!! We need to get the word out for the sake of all those suffering .
Yes, we are burning!!😅
Thanks for listening, Pam, and good luck with your situation! Speaking out is always the way to put attention on “burning” issues!