Thread: Advice on self-cath

I have recently been diagnosed with a neurogenic bladder. I don't have any leakage but I can't tell when my bladder's full. Since I have always been known for having a bladder the size of a walnut, this new development (spinal issues for some years) was almost welcome. Until I found out how many problems that can cause. By the time I feel the urge, there is at least 1,000cc of urine in my bladder. I have done much better with...

First of all, NO Question is an IGNORANT question! I've had alot of Nurses say, they didn't think they could do it on them selves obviously because they are seeing what they are doing when doing it on a patient. But really once you get the nac of it, you won't have to look or anything, you'll just "know" where it is. When I had to start self cathing the urologist office Nurse showed me how to do it...

Quote: Originally Posted by Momof2sons First of all, NO Question is an IGNORANT question! I've had alot of Nurses say, they didn't think they could do it on them selves obviously because they are seeing what they are doing when doing it on a patient. But really once you get the nac of it, you won't have to look or anything, you'll just "know" where it is. When I had to start self cathing the urologist...

I, too, am facing self-cathing because I was recently hospitalized and couldn't pee at all. When I was cathed, I had over 700 cc. It has been diagnosed as neurogenic bladder, and I honestly am afraid. I am prone to UTIs and bladder infections as it is, and am scared I will stay infected. Also, I have a fear of how long this will last.... I know that sounds silly or shallow, but this was my only "real" surgery I've...