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Olympic Gymnast Mary Lou Retton Comes to Philadelphia to Share Her Biggest Challenge Since the 1984 Summer GamesGold-Medal Winner Reveals Struggle With Serious Health Condition That Affects Millions of AmericansSeptember 1, 2006 “I learned to live with OAB, running to the bathroom up to 25 times a day, but it was always on my mind,” says Retton. “I was afraid someone might notice my condition, so I kept it a secret like many others do. Now I know I was ignoring a treatable medical condition. I want to let people know there are better ways to manage OAB.” Overactive bladder is associated with involuntary contractions of the bladder muscle. A person with OAB will feel a sudden and sometimes overwhelming urge to urinate (urgency). This is because the bladder muscle squeezes or contracts with only a small volume of urine and without the normal warning signals that capacity is being reached. This usually results in more frequent urination (frequency), and sometimes, wetting accidents (urgency incontinence). Like many sufferers, Retton found ways to cope before finally talking to her doctor about her secret. “Trying to manage the condition on my own became increasingly difficult. I wish I hadn’t waited so long to talk to my doctor, but I didn’t realize this was a health problem that could happen to anyone, even someone my age,” says Retton, who is 38 years old. “When I finally spoke with my doctor, she assured me that I didn’t get OAB from gymnastics or having kids, and most importantly, that I could do something about it. I got treatment, which has helped reduce the number of times I run to the bathroom.” "Keystone Mercy Health Plan is proud to partner with Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia, Pfizer and Mary Lou Retton to educate our members on this medical condition that impacts so many people." said Anne Morrissey, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Pennsylvania Managed Care at Keystone Mercy. Many women do not talk to their healthcare provider about the condition, despite the considerable impact that it can have on their quality of life. In particular, OAB may interfere with sleep, travel, recreational activities, personal relationships and work. People with OAB may pass up invitations to social events, avoid exercise or repeatedly leave meetings due to fear of a wetting accident. “We’re pleased to be helping to raise awareness about this serious health condition that affects more than 33 million Americans,” said Kathryn Conallen, Vice President and Executive Director, Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia. “Often, sharing personal experiences, as Mary Lou is doing, can be the catalyst to getting people the treatment they need.” “It’s important for sufferers to be proactive in talking with their doctor about their OAB symptoms and the impact on their quality of life,” says Dr. Phillip Ginsberg, urologist at Albert Einstein Medical Center. “Too often, embarrassment and lack of information about the condition make people feel helpless, as Mary Lou once did. Hopefully, having Mary Lou share her story will break down the wall and encourage others to take charge of their health and stop suffering in silence.” |
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