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Non-irritating Incontinence Products

Posted by tomlokey @tomlokey, Jul 4 4:06pm

I was treated for prostate cancer with radiation 25 years ago then developed a stricture six years later. A stent was implanted into my urethra in 2007, and it has begun to erode. I alternate seeing my local doctor and my doctor at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville about every seven weeks for dilation, and I self-catheterize morning and night. I've become about 80% incontinent during the day, and have tried a variety of pads in my underwear. My current issue is that friction with the pads causes painful sores on my penis. Dermatologist has given me several medications which offer only marginal improvement. QUESTION: Can anyone recommend a particular brand of pad that is hypo-allergenic or less irritating to that sensitive organ?

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chippydoo | @chippydoo | Jul 5 8:09am

They can't get the stint out? I quit pads due to irritation and wore black shorts just in case. You're the only one that will know in black shorts. Just smile and rock on!

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lsk1000 | @lsk1000 | Jul 5 10:02am

A stricture can be dilated with a balloon. It doesn't remain inside, it inflates. Safe and effective. As far as pads go, I use Tena Sensitive Overnight high absorbency. Regarding incontinence , If you go on Amazon there are a multitude of different incontinence clamps. The Wiesner clamp is the most comfortable for me. I need one pad a day because I remove the clamp at nigjt for 4-6 hours. The clamp allows me to function as if I am not incontinent and it’s not there. People complain they cannot sit on a nard surface with the AUS. Not so with a clamp. The AUS often needs a procedure for adjustment and replacement. No so with a clamp.
ps: Keep you thing lubricated with a good skin care cream.

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surftohealth88 | @surftohealth88 | Jul 5 1:04pm

Did you try any baby products that protect skin - like baby diaper rash creams ? "Desitin" baby cream is very gentle and contains Zinc that makes thin physical barrier too.

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heavyphil | @heavyphil | Jul 5 2:57pm
In reply to @chippydoo "They can't get the stint out? I quit pads due to irritation and wore black shorts..." + (show)
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They can't get the stint out? I quit pads due to irritation and wore black shorts just in case. You're the only one that will know in black shorts. Just smile and rock on!

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That’s my question as well: why can’t they dissect out the old stent or put in a new one right over the old one?
I know I’m just blowing smoke, but they do this sort of thing in vascular cases all the time.

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