WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2007: Re: UROGYNECOLOGY: I can feel the catheter in me is that OK?

Re: UROGYNECOLOGY: I can feel the catheter in me is that OK?

From: Amy Rosenman, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:44:22 -0500 (CDT)

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Message posted on Amy Rosenman, M.D. behalf by: Hope, Women’s Health Forum Moderator

A catheter has a fluid filled balloon in it that can irritate your urethra. It should be taped in place on your thigh so it does not move too much and pull, that will make it more comfortable. Learning intermittent self catheterization can remove the need for the bag altogether. Some women learn to use a plug in the catheter with no bag and just unplug it when they feel full and empty into the toilet. There are many options here.

-- Amy Rosenman, M.D. Assistant Clinical Professor GYN Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Santa Monica, California http://www.obgyn.net/meet.asp?page=/all_advisors/A_Rosenman

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At Thu, 20 Sep 2007, D wrote: > >I got a bag because I don't pass urine. I got it yesterday. I kind of >thought it would feel like a tampon & I wouldn't notice it. Turning >certain ways it pinches & there is pressure like it's coming out. I >know it's not, > >Is that how a catheter feels? >Thanks >D

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