I was recently diagnosed with the same situation; similarly, an overstretched and "dead bladder" with no cure. I feel like my life has abruptly taken a severe downturn. I saved to be able to travel, but I self cath at least 10 times a day--seemingly much more than others--and I can't take that many catheters without risk of loss. And the cost for what Medicare doesn't cover is about $500 a month. This situation has also imperiled my mental health inasmuch as I was previously spoiled; a very heathy person. How do you fellow suffers deal with this? I have trouble coming to acceptance. Thanks. Tom
My dad is 76. Previously a completely healthy man. He had a procedure called prostatic artery embolization about a year ago. Was supposed to be a simple procedure. However, I believe there were errors made and now a year later, he has a “dead bladder” as well. He has to use nephrostomy tubes. Very uncomfortable and obviously inconvenient to not be able to live life how he had just 1 year ago. It has definitely taken a toll on his mental health as well. Anybody else dealing with this? Does anybody know of other solutions for a dead bladder? Besides the invasive surgery which he has decided against.
My dad is 76. Previously a completely healthy man. He had a procedure called prostatic artery embolization about a year ago. Was supposed to be a simple procedure. However, I believe there were errors made and now a year later, he has a “dead bladder” as well. He has to use nephrostomy tubes. Very uncomfortable and obviously inconvenient to not be able to live life how he had just 1 year ago. It has definitely taken a toll on his mental health as well. Anybody else dealing with this? Does anybody know of other solutions for a dead bladder? Besides the invasive surgery which he has decided against.
@awolfe, does your dad have what is referred to as an atonic bladder, sometimes called a flaccid or acontractile bladder, refers to a bladder whose muscles don’t fully contract.
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TURP was not the procedure to help my problem. So, no there wasn't a choice.
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1 ReactionMy dad is 76. Previously a completely healthy man. He had a procedure called prostatic artery embolization about a year ago. Was supposed to be a simple procedure. However, I believe there were errors made and now a year later, he has a “dead bladder” as well. He has to use nephrostomy tubes. Very uncomfortable and obviously inconvenient to not be able to live life how he had just 1 year ago. It has definitely taken a toll on his mental health as well. Anybody else dealing with this? Does anybody know of other solutions for a dead bladder? Besides the invasive surgery which he has decided against.
@awolfe, does your dad have what is referred to as an atonic bladder, sometimes called a flaccid or acontractile bladder, refers to a bladder whose muscles don’t fully contract.
- Atonic Bladder: What Does It Mean? https://www.healthline.com/health/atonic-bladder
Does this article describe what your dad is experiencing?
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