Leaking a little when you cough or laugh and getting up multiple times a night to go to the bathroom isn't just about getting older and it's not about your fibromyalgia!

In this episode, Tami interviews Dr. Shelia Whiteman, author of To Pee or Not To Pee?, on the causes of bladder leakage, a common cause of prolapse, and what healthy bladder habits should look like. In addition, Tami shares her personal experience of working with Dr. Whiteman on her own challenges.

Key Points

• It is not normal to have bladder leakage as you age.
• If you have to go to the bathroom several times during a few hours, that is not normal.
• Having fibromyalgia does not mean that everything that is bothering you is because fibromyalgia.
• If you have a strong pelvic floor, that helps in supporting all your organs.
• Many women trying to do Kegels are not doing them correctly.
• Many bladder issues are easily fixable.

About Dr. Whiteman

Dr. Shelia Whiteman enables women to stop worrying about bladder leaks. She is the best-selling author of To Pee or Not To Pee?  The Guide to Reducing and Eliminating Urinary Incontinence and is a pelvic health physical therapist. 

Dr. Whiteman received her Bachelor of Science from Ithaca College, a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Boston University, and is a licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Maryland.

As an advocate for health and wellbeing, Dr. Whiteman has led many presentations, fitness programs, and volunteer activities in her community. In her leisure time, she can be found teaching cycling and pilates classes.

See Links & Resources below for links to download Dr. Whiteman's books for free, or schedule a complimentary consultation.

Links & Resources

• FibromyalgiaPodcast.com is the digital companion to this audio magazine, where you can find full show notes, links to the studies referenced in this episode, submit your questions for Tami Stackelhouse, and schedule a free consultation with a Fibromyalgia Coach.
• Get a free copy of Tami’s book, Take Back Your Life: Find Hope and Freedom From Fibromyalgia Symptoms and Pain at FibromyalgiaPodcast.com/books.
• Pain Warriors documentary on Amazon (Affiliate link)
• To Pee or Not To Pee?: The Guide For Reducing and Eliminating Urinary Incontinence by Dr. Shelia Whiteman (FREE download)
• To Pee or Not To Pee?: The Guide For Reducing and Eliminating Urinary Incontinence by Dr. Shelia Whiteman on Amazon (Affiliate link)
• Schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Whiteman

 

Other Episodes Mentioned

• Episode 28, Exercise in a Fibromyalgia Body with Megan Densmore