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Zork - 25 Feb 2004 21:02 GMT

Have been perusing the user group for a while, have visited a urologist
re: a PVP. Occasionally it is mentioned that a catheter MAY have to
be inserted by ones self. Dr. said this a possiblility, but not likely.
Just thinking about it makes me nervous ! ! Is it as bad as it seems
like it would be ? ?
Thanks
Rob

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POP_Server=pop.clara.net - 25 Feb 2004 23:00 GMT

> Have been perusing the user group for a while, have visited a urologist
> re: a PVP. Occasionally it is mentioned that a catheter MAY have to
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> Thanks
> Rob

I have been doing ISC (intermittent self catheterisation) for a couple of
weeks now and beforehand I was apprehensive like yourself,however I have
found it far easier than I could have imagined.After having an indwelling
foley catheter in and suffering numerous bladder infections caused by it and
the associated discomforts tubes and leg bags I gave ISC a try and found it
far better.The first couple of times I was a bit shaky but got more
confident doing it and now do it with no problems in a few minutes.I use
Lofric single use disposable catheters which come in individual packs which
you fill with water to activate the self lubricating properties of the
catheter.I hope you never need to use catheters but in the event that you do
its not as bad as it may seem
Best regards
Jim

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Ron - 26 Feb 2004 04:32 GMT

I've talked to someone who solved his BPH symptoms (at least for the time
being, through self catherization with a wider sized catheter. Now he never
needs it. I don't know how common this is.
ron

> From: "POP_Server=pop.clara.net" <lochland@clara.co.uk>
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> Best regards
> Jim

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Chris - 26 Feb 2004 00:00 GMT

>Have been perusing the user group for a while, have visited a urologist
>re: a PVP. Occasionally it is mentioned that a catheter MAY have to
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>Thanks
>Rob

If you've been trying to pee for a couple of hours and can't, and the
pain is getting just about unbearable, you won't be nervous about
using a catheter! Within seconds it will get you back to normal.

I found it best to use a narrow catheter.... size 16 was a bit slower
to insert... a thinner size 12 was easy.

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