Resources- Specific Diagnosis Card Catalog- Incontinence

Who to Contact

International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD)
P.O. Box 170864
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 964-1799
Web: www.iffgd.org

This foundation offers support groups, a newsletter and educational information on functional gastrointestinal disorders and bowel incontinence.

National Association for Continence (NAFC)
P.O. Box 1019
Charleston, SC 29402 -1019
800-252-3337
E-mail: memberservices@nafc.org
Web: www.nafc.org

This a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with incontinence. NAFC's purpose is to be the leading source of education, advocacy and support to the public and to the health professional about the causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatments, and management alternatives for incontinence.

This association publishes a wide variety of educational materials related to incontinence, the NAFC also sponsors a Continence Referral Service to help individuals find health professionals in their areas who specialize in the treatment of bladder control problems.

Simon Foundation for Continence
P.O. Box 815
Wilmette, IL 60091
800-237-4666
Web: www.simonfoundation.org

This foundation publishes information about incontinence and has organized an educational support group called "I Will Manage." In addition, founder Cheryle Gartley has edited a book entitle Managing Incontinence, with chapters by prominent physicians, nurses and psychologists.

Where to go to Caht with Others?

Incontinence
This list has a special focus on the behavioral treatments of incontinence that have been recommended as the first line of treatment by the US Public Health Service's Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR). We are open to discussions of other treatments, such as surgery, drugs, and electrical stimulation techniques. We invite friends and family members to post questions.

Neuro-incontinence
A support and information-sharing group for parents of children with neurogenic incontinence; such as that associated with Spermatocidal and other spinal cord defects. Incontinence aids, research, surgeries and medications, and emotional support will be the topics of this discussion group.

Learn More About It

Incontinence: FAQs
From the Depend Incontinence Education Center

Urinary Incontinence

What is Fecal Incontinence?

Urinary Incontinence in Children - NIH

Urinary Incontinence - eMedicine

Incontinence - FAQ

Links

Interstitial Cystitis Association
This association offers support group assistance and information on inflammation or irritation of the bladder lining.

National Association for Continence

Tri-state Incontinence Support Group

The Simon Foundation