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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:44 pm
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] supra-pubic catheter
I had the sp tube put in about 2 months ago.? I love it!?
Good stuff:
1. No risk of damaging my urethra
2. My penis is free for sex
3. Is not as painful as the indwelling
Bad stuff:
1. slight mucusy leakage from the hole
2. can't really lay on my stomach
3. doesn't really change risk of UTI
4. it's kinda scary knowing I have a hole in my stomach
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 7:48 pm
Subject: [QUAD-L] supra-pubic catheter
I went to my doctor yesterday and she suggested that I have a super pubic
catheter put in, because I am constantly plagued UTIs.? I don't know if this is
a good idea or not.? I don't have access to a shower, so I just get bed a bath
every day.? I have read several things on this list regarding supra-pubic
catheters, and I don't think many of them were positive.
?
Can some of you shed some light on the subject for me.? What are the advantages
and disadvantages?? Keep in mind that I do not have hand function.? Thanks in
advance.
?
Naomi
C4 quadriplegic since July 2005
due to Transverse Myelitis
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