Understanding Your Condition
Getting diagnosed with a medical condition that affects your bladder or bowel can feel overwhelming. You’re faced with new daily routines like learning how to cath or care for your ostomy. And you may have a lot of questions, especially if this is all new to you.
We understand. 180 Medical began because of our founder, Todd Brown’s experience after he sustained a spinal cord injury in 1994. He knows firsthand what it’s like to navigate a new diagnosis and try to find dependable support from a medical supplier. His experience shaped our company’s mission and continues to guide how we serve people today.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or just hoping to better understand your condition, here are some of our helpful resources and articles.
Click to Jump to Your Condition:
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Urinary and Bladder Problems
- Bladder Cancer
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Spina Bifida
- All About Spina Bifida
- 5 Things to Know About Life as an Adult with Spina Bifida
- Growing Up with Spina Bifida
- We’re also a proud sponsor of the Spina Bifida Association, which offers resources and connection opportunities for people and families impacted by spina bifida
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
- All About Spinal Cord Injuries
- Life After Spinal Cord Injury
- Living with SCI: How-To Videos
- How to Self-Catheterize Independently After SCI
- Tips for Choosing the Right Catheters After a Spinal Cord Injury
Other Spinal Cord Injury or Spinal Condition Resources
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
Adaptive Outdoor Education and Adventure for People of All Abilities
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
New Mobility Magazine
The Spinal Cord Injury Zone
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- All About Multiple Sclerosis
- MS Resources and Support
- 5 Things to Know About Multiple Sclerosis
- Catheterization and MS
- Multiple Sclerosis’ Connection to Incontinence
Other Multiple Sclerosis Resources and Support
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
Urinary and Bladder Problems
- Urinary Incontinence
- Preventing Urinary Tract Infections
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Overactive Bladder
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Hematuria (Blood in Urine)
- Bladder Exstrophy
Bladder Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) – Crohn’s and Colitis
You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone
Getting an unexpected diagnosis can bring up a lot of emotions. Sometimes, it’s a relief to finally have a name for the symptoms you’ve been experiencing. Sometimes, it’s overwhelming. And it often comes with more questions.
At 180 Medical, we’re here to support you through those big adjustments and help you find the catheters or ostomy supplies that fit your life and needs.
Whether you’re new to using your supplies or you’re just looking for a trustworthy medical supplier you can rely on, 180 Medical’s trained specialists and our Peer Support team are here to help.
