struggling for answers

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You have probably answered your own question in your own reflection.

Bear in mind that you're looking for indicators to imbalances in your consultation, but you can't diagnose why it's happening. You might have gone as far as you can with this one.

Have you looked at her fluid intake, is it any more / less than when she has her hysterectomy? Some people who have these kinds of problems restrict their fluid intake thinking that this will help, but the bladder can actually shrink in capacity, which can make them think they want to go when they can't (or in some, increase the urge to go). The colour of the urine can also help her to work out if she's dehydrated. Also bear in mind if she isn't drinking enough, this can increase the chances of bladder infection, which can also make things trickier.

In terms of improving the urinary system and bladder control she might like to look into yoga as it can really improve pelvic floor muscles.

Bottom line is that if she feels that it is a concern, to get the gp to check it over just for peace of mind.

In terms of resources on the intenet, I'd just put some key terms into google and see what comes up. This isn't too bad [link= http://familydoctor.org ]http://familydoctor.org[/link]and it might help for some general queries about ailments.

Who are you learning with? The AOR have a comprehensive website if you're a member.

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Hi,
just another thing you might want to consider......... you said you're treating this person for stress.... bladder and ureter tenderness may be her body trying to get her to consider just "what is Peeing her off" so to speak....as this is the emotional link to these reflexes......just an alternative way of looking at things!

Lisa x

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hiya , thankyou for the replies

yeh I probably need to do more research and ask more questions during the consultation, but my case study has had this fluid retention for many years as well as constipation but they have never worried her she has just got used to it, I just wanted to find out for myself, but I will look into it more.

I am training with the AOR so I will have a look on that site as well

Thankyou for the help, sure I will be back for more

Happyfeet [&:]

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You might also want to take meridians into consideration as these can indicate problems in other organs.

Lesley

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This reminded me of a client of mine who was very stressed and had the same very tender bladder/ureter/kindey reflexes.

Gather every little bit of info you can at the consultation. She's stressed, does she drink (alcohol)? My client found she was sensitive to certain types of red wine. Does she drink plenty of water? How old is she, is she near the menopause? Has the hysterectomy cause early menopause. I know that sometimes bladder/kidney problems can sometimes be a sign of menopause onset.

How's her lymphatic system? She says she doesn't urinate often. Have you thought about asking her if she has considered other treatments such as body massage to help with lymph drainage?

I wouldn't worry to much about finding an 'answer' as this shouldn't be your main aim and some clients just don't tell you everything anyway. Just ask the questions, record the problems and monitor and record all the changes for your case study so that you can see how the treatment effects her.

Give her a thorough and complete treatment and then you know you've covered everything no matter what her problems are. Remember, Reflexology is holistic, treat the whole person, encourage her to chat if she wants to, it's amazing what you find out about someone that they should have told you at the consultation. They might say they don't drink much and then they forget themselves while chatting and tell you they went out at the weekend and got paralitic drunk 😉

Good luck with this one let us know how you get on!

Susan x

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Hi Happyfeet

I am just about to write one of my case studies. My friend/client/case study had this problem. She told me she had drank alot of alcohol over the festive season as we do, and she was very tender along her ureter and kidney and sometimes bladder. It may be that she over indulged over Christmas - she felt better since having reflexology though from her 4th, 5th and 6th treatment. And she has not had a drink since New Years Day.

It might be a similar thing with your person.

Hope this helps.

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hi happyfeet!
has your client pinpointed a cause of her stress, or it general? the bladder is seen as a 'resevoir of unshed tears', so there could be a strong emotional link, corresponding with the fluid retention and constipation. she seems to have trouble eliminating or 'moving on' from someone or something, try putting this to her subtly and maybe something might click (a memory or realisation) even if she doesn't say it, she only needs to face it herself.
try working on the spinal helper areas and cross-reflexes on the hands, lymph drainage and eliminative channels, and advise her to increase her water intake.
if it is at a point where her fluid intake/output ratio is seriously off, then she really should have it looked at by a GP.
hope it helps!
eirebid x 😉