Catheter pain

[Nikkilouisex]

Anyone have any catheter experience?? I’ve had an indwelling in since last April, nurse came to change this afternoon as planned four weekly. Took her an hour to get it in as I have bad scar tissue. But now, I’m in real bad pain. I know catheters are uncomfortable but never been this bad before? Any tips? I’ve tried tramadol and a hot bath. 😫the pain at the bottom of my groin is unbearable.

[geekybird]

Sorry you didn't get any replies. As this was three days ago hopefully you've got this sorted out by now. I don't have long term experience of a catheter, although I was at home with one for two weeks after a complication from an embolisation. This doesn't sound right. If you're still having this pain and it's outside your 'normal' experience of having catheters for the past several months, please go to A&E and ask them to check it out.