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foley catheter very uncomfortable

Posted by mirsy @mirsy, Aug 22 6:50pm

My husband had a foley catheter inserted 1 week ago in the ER. He had prostate surgery about 20 years ago and as a result was incontinent. He used a clamp which seemed to cause an ulcer hence the catheter. Any tips from anyone on how to make it more comfortable? He sees the urologist in 2 days- has blood in the urine and penis tip is irritated and a little blood comes out. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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mirsy | @mirsy | Aug 25 10:24pm
In reply to @mjp0512 "You're very welcome. I'm sure an external catheter would be more comfortable, but it depends on..." + (show)
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You're very welcome. I'm sure an external catheter would be more comfortable, but it depends on why the catheter was placed. If it was to prevent urine from irritating the urethra, then an external won't work.

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I am wondering if an Intermittent Catheter might be less uncomfortable than a Foley. My husband has had 12 days of the Foley and it still really bothers him. Anyone else go from Foley to Intermittent and is it much more comfortable? He is really suffering with this Foley and will need a catheter for at least several more weeks. I dont see how he can go on much longer with the Foley. Thanks everyone for your help.

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mjp0512 | @mjp0512 | Aug 26 4:55am
In reply to @mirsy "I am wondering if an Intermittent Catheter might be less uncomfortable than a Foley. My husband..." + (show)
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I am wondering if an Intermittent Catheter might be less uncomfortable than a Foley. My husband has had 12 days of the Foley and it still really bothers him. Anyone else go from Foley to Intermittent and is it much more comfortable? He is really suffering with this Foley and will need a catheter for at least several more weeks. I dont see how he can go on much longer with the Foley. Thanks everyone for your help.

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It's 1000 times more comfortable. I've been self-cathing since my foley came out in March. But again, what's the purpose of the catheter placement? Additionally, I don't have to deal with incontinence or any leakage at all. I just can't void without a catheter due to restriction cause by the cancer. I, and my medical team, are hoping that resolves with IMRT coming up in a few weeks.

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mirsy | @mirsy | Aug 26 11:08pm
In reply to @mjp0512 "It's 1000 times more comfortable. I've been self-cathing since my foley came out in March. But..." + (show)
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It's 1000 times more comfortable. I've been self-cathing since my foley came out in March. But again, what's the purpose of the catheter placement? Additionally, I don't have to deal with incontinence or any leakage at all. I just can't void without a catheter due to restriction cause by the cancer. I, and my medical team, are hoping that resolves with IMRT coming up in a few weeks.

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Thank u for your reply. Glad to hear it is more comfortable. Good luck with your IMRT - what exactly is that?

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mjp0512 | @mjp0512 | Aug 27 4:54am
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Thank u for your reply. Glad to hear it is more comfortable. Good luck with your IMRT - what exactly is that?

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You're welcome. IMRT = intensity modulated radiation therapy

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