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Bladder chronic UTI and urgency

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Apr 11, 2023 | Replies (34)
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@sally0526

You’re welcome. I’ve been in your position and the I know the desperation is overwhelming. My second opinion doctor took control and helped me tremendously. My third opinion doctor told me he agreed with everything my second opinion doctor was doing and his confidence made me feel like I definitely did the right thing by getting the second opinion. I’m glad you have the support of your husband. I have a great husband too and he has been there for me through all of this. Don’t be surprised if your current doctor is unhelpful with getting you a second opinion though. I’d go online and find a urologist not affiliated in any way with your current doctor and make an appointment on my own. Again, I want only the BEST care for you and you need answers and relief from the unrelenting pain. Stay strong and proactive and you will get through this.

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daphne52 | @daphne52 | Apr 6, 2023

Updating, I saw my new doctor yesterday and concerning my chronic urgency and UTIS. Now self catherization is what she wants me to do. She had me void and catherized me and my bladder was not empty. The overwhelming stress I am going through with these UTIs and now wanting me to catherize myself, a whole new stressor is added. I'm hoping to hear any experiences on here about self catherizing. When I expressed my concern whether it can cause UTI, she said my concern here today is emptying my bladder which not doing the self procedure, it can cause utis. I'm 70 years old and grasping all this info can be confusing and add to my overwhelming frustration. So glad I have a place to vent. Anyway looking for any personal experiences to help me understand the how's and why's of catherization. Appreciate all and any thoughts. Thought I would just give you an update of my journey. Thanks again for lending an ear. Kathy

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