mayhem
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For those who don't know. Long story short I had Botox done to my bladder to calm my bladder spasms and hopefully help me get a handle on my incontinence. The Botox made it hard for me to empty my bladder, I still have occasional spasms, and need to be catheterized to empty.
I've been having problems with my leg bags. They make my leg itchy as hell. I have to put then on tight and they still fall down and pull on my catheter and cause pain. They also cut off circulation and make my leg and feet fall asleep. I do not have the opportunity to empty my bags as often as I need to. I also leak around the catheter (due to bladder spasms) and still need to wear a diaper.
Now with that all said, I spoke to my urologist (one of the best in Philadelphia). He said I can drain it right into my diaper. I told him my fears of getting a UTI and about what I've read on the internet. He said that of course a UTI is always a concernwith a catheter, but because there is a nearly constant drip, that the risk is low.he laughed about the internet and said "always ask the professional. The internet is full of great information, but isn't always right".
He told me that cleanliness, as always, is the number one thing. Hand washing is a must. He recommends changing out the catheter every 2-3 weeks. Drink plenty of fluids and to call him if I have any questions or have any problems.
I've been having problems with my leg bags. They make my leg itchy as hell. I have to put then on tight and they still fall down and pull on my catheter and cause pain. They also cut off circulation and make my leg and feet fall asleep. I do not have the opportunity to empty my bags as often as I need to. I also leak around the catheter (due to bladder spasms) and still need to wear a diaper.
Now with that all said, I spoke to my urologist (one of the best in Philadelphia). He said I can drain it right into my diaper. I told him my fears of getting a UTI and about what I've read on the internet. He said that of course a UTI is always a concernwith a catheter, but because there is a nearly constant drip, that the risk is low.he laughed about the internet and said "always ask the professional. The internet is full of great information, but isn't always right".
He told me that cleanliness, as always, is the number one thing. Hand washing is a must. He recommends changing out the catheter every 2-3 weeks. Drink plenty of fluids and to call him if I have any questions or have any problems.