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Show 20 A The Salt Lake Tribune. Friday, September 16, 1977 Ann Landers Stress incontinence is the name Dear Ann Landers: You will probably think this letter is a fake but I give you my word of honor it is real. I am 15 years a girt, In old the last year or so I have had a problem that has caused me a lot of ernbarre ment. Whenev I laugh hard I wet my pants. Lately its been happening al- - worry that she had the same problem when she was my age. Can you give me some advice? Normal Or What? Dear N.O.W. : I took your problem to h a urologist, Dr. Russel! B. Roth of Erie, Pa. He called it "stress a fancy name for not incontinence" being about to hold it. According to Dr. Roth, this condition is common among women who have had children and experienced a general weakening of the muscle slings that normally hold the bladder in place. When these muscles become weakened they cannot do the job of protecting against a sudden surge of pressure caused by coughing, sneezing, laughing, jumping, or coming down from a high step. First you should be examined by a top-notc- fy t ,. ''&& most every other Allll ijUmj.rs day, but so far only with girlfriends. If it should happen when I am with a boy I would just die. I asked my mother what to do about it and she said it would go away and not to FACTORY CLOSE OUT MATTRESS SALE Lower Prices Because We Are The Factory urologist to make sure you dont have an organic problem. (Chances are very good that you dont.) If you are okay physically, the tro.uble is that you let your bladder get too full. (Some teenagers drink a lot of milk or pop and get too busy to go.) The remedy is two-tolOne: Empty your bladder more frequently. Two: Exercise the muscles of control by starting and stopping the urine flow several times a day. This voluntarily should solve the problem. Dear Ann Landers: I have two adorable grandchildren, six and nine years of age. Their dad left ray daughter last year and ever since that time she has had one man after another living with her. I wasnt brought up that way and it just kills me. Last week she let a miserable creep move in and this one is the worst. He hasnt got a job and the two of them sleep till noon. The little girls get their own breakfast and do everything for themselves. I have offered to make a home for the children but my daughter moans, "I couldnt give up my children. What would people say? I wonder what she thinks people are saying now with such a parade of bums moving in and out. Im not writing for advice, Ann. I know you cant solve this problem, but I hope you will print my letter. Maybe if my daughter sees herself in the newsAshamed paper shell shape up. Grandma. DOUBLE SWAG Dear Grandma: Heres your letter but dont expect any miracles, dear. You can do nothing except stay close, try to be a positive influence in the family and hope your daughter cleans up her act, CONFIDENTIAL To Waiting For My Ship To Come In: I read every word of e letter and now I have a your question for you. Are you sure you sent one cut? CAfl five-pag- Dear Ann. I lost my husband five years ago after 38 years of a happy marriage. In 1975 1 started to see a fine man whose wife died three years before. I do not wear my wedding band but he insists on waring his. I told him this is not fair to his wife oar my husband. Do Unsettled you agree with me, Ann? In The West Dear Unsettled: I do not. Since his wife and your husband are no longer living I dont see where they fit into the picture. My advice is cool it, dear. When he gets ready to put a ring on your finger he will undoubtedly take his off. OFF on all DOUBLE SWAGS A Going to a wedding? Giving oner Or standing up tor oner Even H you're already married Ann Landers's completely new "The Bride's Guide - will answer questions about today's weddings. For a copy, sand a dollar bill, plus a long, stamped envelope (24 cents postage) to Ann Landers, care of Homo Service Dept., Tho Salt Lake Tribune, Box W7, Salt Lake City, Utah, Ml 10. French gold finish crystal glass Reg. $41.85 SALE A93 AV cUstMorr GLigtlting. 7200 South State Northeast corner Garden Square 9 to 6 pm OPEN MON. THRU SAT. KING SIZE 3 pc. Set FULL SIZE SET 4-PIE- 4-PIE- CE Mattress Matching Foundation Mattress Matching Foundation 1 Metal Frame 1 Velvet Headboard Headboard Frame TWIN BED 1 1 1 1 1 Velvet Bed OVERMAN MATTRESS CO. Where Better Mattresses Are Made FREE Within 50 Miles ALL DELIVERY OPEN FRI. TIL 3 P.M. 2783 S. State-4844- 405 In Utah Since 1935 fee Something of a Jumper... and something of a dress to start out while it's still warm. - we have white and Then line your corduroys with a cozy cowl-kni- t 16 colors in sizes $1 1 . The jumpers come in rust, brown and camel with print ruffles and other engaging peasanty trims. We show you in The Loft Dresses. two ways at $32. Sizes bare-arme- d 5-- Only i |
