Anyone familiar with a Suprapubic catheter? I chose this over urethral catheter. I had bilateral hydronephrosis that needed attention. The Suprapubic catheter needs to be changed monthly and I chose to have my urologists office do it. Would love to hear from others with a Suprapubic catheter. Thanks.
Everything I know (that's not much since I am not a doctor) isas you were told, that is NO.
And I will NOT resort to surgery for a MAYBE better situation (until I am convinced otherwise). So...self cathing is my only way to "go". I'm in it for the long haul! I'm 72 and plan to hit the century mark. Damn, that's a whole lot of catheters 😉
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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.
Hello
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?
@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
Yes I am I interested! I self cath 4 times daily, had trouble with UTI’s, but think I have gotten it under control now! Would be interested in knowing what others are doing!
Yes I am I interested! I self cath 4 times daily, had trouble with UTI’s, but think I have gotten it under control now! Would be interested in knowing what others are doing!
Yes I irrigate the bladder before bed with a saline solution and acetic acid mixture! Started doing it with a neomycin/polymoxin and saline solution, but was unable to get this antibiotic, so now use the acetic acid mixture with the saline!
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Anyone familiar with a Suprapubic catheter? I chose this over urethral catheter. I had bilateral hydronephrosis that needed attention. The Suprapubic catheter needs to be changed monthly and I chose to have my urologists office do it. Would love to hear from others with a Suprapubic catheter. Thanks.
Yes I feel the same way! Then I look around and see people who are blind or in a wheel chair, and I feel small for even thinking that!
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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?
Yes I irrigate the bladder before bed with a saline solution and acetic acid mixture! Started doing it with a neomycin/polymoxin and saline solution, but was unable to get this antibiotic, so now use the acetic acid mixture with the saline!