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Inactive bladder with NO elasticity remaining
Does anyone have a diagnosis of an inactive bladder (completely stretched out) with no elasticity left in it??
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I have a bladder diverticulum also. I’ve been struggling with recurrent UTIs because of inability to empty my bladder. They have not mentioned surgery, but I have been trying to explore the possibility so that I know something about it before it is discussed.
I see you had the surgery. was the surgery successful in removing the diverticulum? Would it have been better not to have surgery if you still have to self-catheter?
I guess I’m trying to understand even when they remove the diverticulum you still have to use the catheter.?
I thought that the surgery would correct that and then you wouldn’t have to use a catheter.
I guess I was hoping that a surgery would allow me not to have self-catheter for the rest of my life.
Maybe you can set me straight.
Thankful far any help.
Carlotta
I didn’t use catheters until years after having the diverticulum removed.
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So no one out there has had a HolEP Procedure? I was hopeful I could find out if it helped.
My husband has the same issue. After a UTI/sepsis, he is now self-cathetarizing. Although there is a possibility of infection, the urologist gave us antibiotics just in case. The self-cateterization is simple for him and he is having no issues whatsoever. He "drains the radiator" twice a day, wears depends at night and feels so much better in general. He had a "urolift" prostate procedure a few years ago, which helped for a long time. We get the catheters in the mail and the insurance pays for them. He uses the Cure brand, which is self-lubricating.
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I just started to self cath a few months ago and have absolutely no problem with it. I live in a beach town in Mexico and a bag really shouldn’t be worn with shorts on. I some days forget in the afternoon to cath and only do it 3 times a day. The doctor says I should do it 5 times a day. I don’t really understand why. Does anyone have an understanding of why we are supposed to do it 5 times a day?
Yes, I do. Mine is the result of drinking over 100 oz. of water daily due to stage 4 kidney failure. I didn't know this until I recently went to a P T specializing in bladder control. Thought I was just getting old and having leaky bladder. If that were the case, she could have been a great help.
@earltmiller Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I do not self-cath so I cannot offer any experience. But logically, my mind goes to the idea of not over-extending your bladder, and helping keep your kidneys healthy. Does this sound plausible to you?
Ginger
How did you get the repetition of UTIs under control. Is there a long-term solution?
Did you find a long term solution to avoid repetitive UTS?