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How have you handled the neurogenic bladder and self catheterization to empty your bladder
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I am on trospium and cath myself 4 to 5 times a day...been doing it since December
@bobcat763g
Good Morning,
I haven’t started self catheterization but it’s in my near future. I’m frightened. Is there a way to prepare myself mentally? I just don’t know what lies ahead for me.
@2will2
I may have responded prior. I felt the same way even more. After 15 months 4x per day, a way of life, no issues and can almost do it in my sleep compared to life challenges..minimal.
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Wow, thank you for the positive comment. It’s good to know there’s light at the end of the tunnel. I do realize in the beginning it’s going to be tough for me. If you have any helpful hints to get me through the start up I’d appreciate them.
@2will2
1. Have an experienced clinician show you technique
2. Incorporate state of the art catheters. I use Coloplast only ( great education materials.)
3. Always have your supplies laid out. infection control a must..no UTIs
4. If male, the prostate will provide discomfort for the first few times. Take a deep breath and cough as it goes through.
5. Drink your normal daily intake of water and develop a schedule routine for catheterization.
This will become a very every day normal process for you. You will get past this!
@sperio
Thank you again for the info. A little worried about my prostrate.
Paul