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Bladder, bowels and sex: Learning to live after my mountain accident
Jan 16, 2024
Niall McCann, a survivor of a mountain accident, shares his journey of recovery from a bruised spinal cord. He talks about embracing incontinence and sexual dysfunction, relearning how to have sex, and navigating unexpected life lessons. The podcast also highlights a daring mountain rescue and concerns about nerve damage. It discusses the challenges of managing bladder, bowels, and sexual function after a spinal cord injury, as well as finding joy in parenting for individuals with disabilities.
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Quick takeaways
- Nile McCann's resilience and determination inspire others to embrace their own challenges.
- Nile candidly discusses the challenges of managing incontinence, aiming to reduce stigmas and encourage open dialogue about these common problems faced by individuals with spinal cord injuries.
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Surviving a Devastating Accident
Nile McCann shares his story of surviving a tragic accident in which he crashed into a mountain at 50 mph. Despite facing serious injuries, including a burst fracture in his spine, Nile manages to stay positive and embrace the challenges he now faces. He undergoes multiple surgeries and an intense recovery process, eventually regaining the ability to walk and even setting goals to walk the length of a hospital corridor and return to the mountain where the accident occurred. Nile's resilience and determination inspire others to embrace their own challenges.
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