Catheter

[Amy0302]

Hi everyone,

Can anyone suggest something that makes having a catheter even a little bit more comfortable? Or just any general advice. Thanks I’m advance

[Hidden]

Hi Amy, when I had the catheter bag on I would strap it to my leg with a elastic tape it helped a little until what ever is wrong can be sorted . Clive X 🤗

[Amy0302 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Clive x

[Kernowdot]

I found that it got more comfortable over time, however stay in contact with you drs if it’s anything more that uncomfortable, in case of an infection.

[Amy0302 in reply to Kernowdot]

Thank you.

[kiwitaramerlin in reply to Kernowdot]

Hello kernowdot,I just like to know if you could tell me when you have catheter how would you know if the person has infection and how often you need to change the catheter( not the bag).

Thank you.

[Kernowdot in reply to kiwitaramerlin]

Mine was in for approximately three weeks. I started off with a lot of pain when bladder was in and then urine went quite a dark brown. I then felt dizzy and then felt cold and hot at the same time. They discovered it was sepsis and was admitted in to hospital.

I would say if something feels like pain instead of real discomfort speak to your GP who could give you antibiotics. I think if I did this, it would have been cured with a course of antibiotics instead of a hospital admission. Lesson learnt.

[kiwitaramerlin in reply to Kernowdot]

I am sorry to hear that you was admitted to hospital for sepsis. You probably right by going to the hospital for this emergency because the GP might not know as quick as hospital than you have a risk.

[Kernowdot in reply to kiwitaramerlin]

I think if you catch it early the GP and mention the concern any GP should give anti biotics. I left it too late, but fortunately I went when I did.

[kiwitaramerlin in reply to Kernowdot]

Wishing you all the best. Take care.

[Sorohan]

Hello Amy

Drink plenty of fluids,check that’s it is in correctly,make shure you are not constipated

Take 2 parecatmol

I hope it helps

[Amy0302 in reply to Sorohan]

Thank you