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I went for my first training session for self-cathing yesterday. They had me lie down and give it a go and that was awkward and painful. I asked if I could try standing with a leg up and that was somewhat easier but still painful.
Any tips for making this a bit easier/less painful? Is there a brand better than another or are they all about the same?
TIA
Any tips for making this a bit easier/less painful? Is there a brand better than another or are they all about the same?
TIA
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Usually I get a daily influx of emails on health topics. An article from Dr. Mercola really stood out recently though because it mentioned that fat cells have their own mitochondria. Not only was this the first I'd heard of this, he also mentioned that fat serves a purpose in our metabolism. Another new factoid for me. The bottom line for me was to appreciate that even our fat cells play a...
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I just do not feel well and I really think that it's because I cried yesterday on my way to work about my Aunt who is in the hospital. I don't think that we will have her much longer. She is very frail. Now she needs help eating. So, this is the third time in a year that I felt this way after crying. I think crying releases toxins into my body. I also worked up a sweat at the gym...
I will say, it's nothing to be afraid of. I'm a huge baby about all things medical and if I can do it, anyone can (if they have to). :) Best to you...
Laura
No more UTIs since cathererizing a couple of times per day. :)
One thing - make sure that you use a lube. The nurse forgot to mention that to me initially and it was hard to do with no lubrication on the catheter. Now I am provided one packet of lube with each catheter. My catheters are all paid for between the insurance and the company pays my co-pay. So it is free to me with my insurance.
Also, it is impossible for me to do standing up. I need to be sitting on the commode and the only way to aim it into the commode would for me to be sitting down. I wouldn't even try standing up.
One you get used to it, it will be very easy. Finding the right hole can be a little difficult at times. Even after all these years, i might miss the correct hole. But I always find it after some search.
There is also a over the counter medication that you can take that makes any pain away when you have a UTI, but it will make your pee orange. But it is worth it when the UTI is painful.
Good luck. It will get easier and will make you feel so much better to completely empty your bladder. Sometimes you have to make sure the hole in the catheter is facing the correct way to completely empty but you will get the hang of it.
Here is an ebay link to what I ordered:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nkw=Surgilube+Lubricating+Jelly+%230205-36+Sterile+4.25oz+Water+Soluble+-+12pcs&_id=151680393031&&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2658
Good luck and please let us know how yo get on.