Using a catheter
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 5:14 am
Hi guys,
This question is directed to those who use or have ever used (even if just once) a catheter for urinary issues.
I'm a 41-yr old guy and work from home cos I cant work in an office.
Reason is this: I'm r.r.m.s but I have chronic urinary hesitancy as well as retention. It takes me ages to start and before two hours I have to go again.
Till now I've tried several meds but they don't seem to work and my urologist talks about catheters but says the last option is surgical and then I'll lose my libido (I'm a 41 y/o single guy!). I'm trying not to think of catheters but I might have to consider it at some point in the near future.
What is it like to use a catheter if you administer it yourself, as in self-cathetize? Is it difficult to do/use and is there discomfort during the day?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
This question is directed to those who use or have ever used (even if just once) a catheter for urinary issues.
I'm a 41-yr old guy and work from home cos I cant work in an office.
Reason is this: I'm r.r.m.s but I have chronic urinary hesitancy as well as retention. It takes me ages to start and before two hours I have to go again.
Till now I've tried several meds but they don't seem to work and my urologist talks about catheters but says the last option is surgical and then I'll lose my libido (I'm a 41 y/o single guy!). I'm trying not to think of catheters but I might have to consider it at some point in the near future.
What is it like to use a catheter if you administer it yourself, as in self-cathetize? Is it difficult to do/use and is there discomfort during the day?
Thanks in advance for your responses.