Self Catheterization

[l***@hotmail.com]

Hi all,

I have Spina Bifida and am trying to find a forum or group where I can
find some answers I am having with catheterization. Specifically I'm
having trouble inserting the catheter at different times, my doctor is
stumped I think and has just prescribed antibiotics. The little
information I've found suggests that it may be bladder spasms.

Does anyone have any experience with this or know of a group where I
could find some answers?

Thanks

[Commander Hughes]

Post by l***@hotmail.com
Hi all,
I have Spina Bifida and am trying to find a forum or group where I can
find some answers I am having with catheterization. Specifically I'm
having trouble inserting the catheter at different times, my doctor is
stumped I think and has just prescribed antibiotics. The little
information I've found suggests that it may be bladder spasms.
Does anyone have any experience with this or know of a group where I
could find some answers?
Thanks

In my situation I catheterize in my wheelchair. When I switched chairs last
year I found it to be difficult, but thinking that was just at first said
nothing. Gradually if you continue doing it frequently it should stop being
a problem. However the fact the doctors have given you antibiotics may
indicate a kidney infection or kidney stone of some sort.

Keep an eye on it and see what happens. Best of luck.


James
aka
Commander Hughes

[Roger Conroy]

Post by l***@hotmail.com
Hi all,
I have Spina Bifida and am trying to find a forum or group where I can
find some answers I am having with catheterization. Specifically I'm
having trouble inserting the catheter at different times, my doctor is
stumped I think and has just prescribed antibiotics. The little
information I've found suggests that it may be bladder spasms.
Does anyone have any experience with this or know of a group where I
could find some answers?
Thanks

A really excellent forum is www.spinabifidaconnection.com
I can recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning and sharing.