Re: catheter

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Unfortunately, catheters aren't any fun at all. I believe rule of thumb is: if you get an epidural, you get a catheter. But, you can ask them to insert the catheter AFTER you get the epidural and it is effective. The burning and irriation right after removal and upon urination for the first few times is normal. Just drink lots of fluid. Sorry I can't tell you much more about the other questions. Best Wishes.

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Amy

At Sun, 17 Feb 2002, Millie wrote:
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>Last year, I had a laparoscopy and d&c.  It was extremely painful, but
>the most painful of all was what I felt from the catheter when I woke
>up.  The second I woke up, I was sure I had a kidney infection (I get
>them about once a year) b/c of the extreme burning, esp at the opening
>of the urinary tract.  There was no infection, though! I had the extreme
>"kidney infection" pain for 10-15 days after the operation, and a little
>pain lingered for more than a month.  I've never felt anything like it
>for so long.  Their only explanation was that it could have been the
>catheter.  But...what about the catheter? Could it have cut me..or just
>irritated me? I'm wanting to get an epidural with my delivery in about 3
>weeks, but I'm worried about having the catheter put in and out several
>times like they say! Do I HAVE to have one? Is it likely to hurt me that
>bad TWICE?? Thank-you

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