I also would like to hear from experienced self-cath patients. Is it difficult? Do you get infections from cath usage? What diagnosis caused the need for self cath?

I have frequent UTI's that have more recently resulted in severe urine retention and the need to go to emergency room or doctors office for catherization. Now my doctor is insisting I learn how to self cath. I have an appointment in January, but am not thrilled with the idea. I want my doctor to find out "why" my muscles seem to freeze and not wake up.