Re: [QUAD-L] intermitent catherization and insertion problems

2005-07-27 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Ron, When was the last time an Urologist examined you? It may be that your the internal sphincter muscle is swollen and needs to be checked. I use a three breath system when I change my Foley. I hold my breath on the third breath as the Foley is inserted, and it seems to keep the the

[QUAD-L] intermitent catherization and insertion problems

2005-07-26 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Hi, Im a c7 quad 7 years post. I intermitent cathe{straight cathe) every 5 hrs or so. For over three weeks its been very difficult to insert tube. Once urine flow is started it looks clear not infected. Any of you guys have any suggestions.? Ive been doing the ibuprofen thing trying to help the

Re: [QUAD-L] intermitent catherization and insertion problems

2005-07-26 Thread Quietstream25322
Hi Ron, I did intermiton cathing for 1st 3 or 4 years but we kept having that same problem, I found out that it was blockage or scar tissue that can form inside due to the cathing.I had mine removed twice by surgury but when it returned the 3rd time my urologist told me to get a supra-pubic

Re: [QUAD-L] intermitent catherization and insertion problems

2005-07-26 Thread Eric Olson
How old are you? Could be enlarged prostate? RONALD L PRACHT wrote: Hi, Im a c7 quad 7 years post. I intermitent cathe{straight cathe) every 5 hrs or so. For over three weeks its been very difficult to insert tube. Once urine flow is started it looks clear not infected. Any of you guys

Re: [QUAD-L] intermitent catherization and insertion problems

2005-07-26 Thread wheelchair
In a message dated 7/26/05 1:46:52 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, Im a c7 quad 7 years post. I intermitent cathe{straight cathe) every 5 hrs or so. For over three weeks its been very difficult to insert tube. Once urine flow is started it looks clear not infected. Any of you guys have any