Experiences with

Bladder catheterisation

Hi guys, has anyone had sacral neuromodulation fitted? My urologist finally says I could try this but I'm now unsure due to having to have surgery to have this implant fitted and the possible side effects that comes with it. Main reason for me having this is to be able to stop catherising but the lady

on my most recent CT follow up (post aortic root surgery) for an aneurysm it was noted or observed there was cardiomegaly (Heart enlargement). There is an echocardiogram scheduled for next week which is done in conjunction with the CT scan for comparison afterwards a console with the surgeons office

My son was diagnosed with Posterial Urethreal Valve which led to chronic kidney disease. He’s had multiple surgeries and he is now in the process of increasing medication dosage and getting Catheterized (every 3 hours per day). This has been hard since his kidneys have been decreasing and he is not accepting

Helllo! Hoping everyone is doing ok and hanging in there. I had a positive echo stress test. My insurance denied the oncologists request so had an echo and the. A stress test. I failed it so they fought for the echo stress test. Now I need a catheterization because my heart isn’t pumping the way

looking for lpn or rn to catheterize brother w ms inTampa, Florida. if you know/have someone please send contact info🙏

Hi Everyone. So I’m 56m. Just found out I have 3 moderate blockages. CAC score 944. Thought I was pretty healthy because I’ve been walking 10km a day for many years so this has come as a shock. Terrible family history which I’ve ignored for years along with very high cholesterol. Also was a smoker until

I am scheduled for an ablation on the 31st of May. I am having so many thoughts about what will be done such as: Will someone have to shave my nether regions to put the ports in my groin? What if I have to urinate during the hours spent on my back in recovery, or will I be catheterized? How invasive

since September 19, my husband has been in the ER or admitted 8 times from cystitis: can’t urinate, lots of blood clots necessitating catheterizations. He has had 3 cystoscopes, a blood transfusion, developed lung clots and had to be taken off Eliquis because it counteracted the cystitis problem. So

My metastatic prostate diagnosis was established three years ago by biopsy (Gleason 9) and PMSA that showed "innumerable osseous lesions" throughout my skeleton. I was started on ADT and initially responded well. However, my PSA has now risen to 0.7. So my oncologist ordered a repeat PET/PMSA that

Hi everyone My husband is 6/7 years into MSA condition. Just wondered if I could ask if anyone has experienced any major problems with frequent blocked catheters. My husband was given an indwelling catheter nearly 12 months ago as he could not self intermittent catheterise anymore. The first 6 months

hi everyone Im looking for some support here from other guys who may be suffering or suffered from this. I am at the end of my tether with the NHS and I really cannot get a diagnosis of what is the matter with me. It was first diagnosed as BPH and I take 10mg of Alfusozin for this. But my bladder

That together with the Aluril bladder washes and the intermittent self catheterisation should stave off the UTIs’. Fingers crossed 🤞 They are going to be testing my poo and I will have 2 nuclear PET scans a week apart to check the function of my bowel.

today I phoned the bhf and we spoke at length about my recent cardiac mri. She said I have a small scar on my heart but it’s not affecting my blood flow. That often a cardiac mri doesn’t show up Microvascular arteries and there isn’t a lot known about the condition at the moment. We talked about what

Hello all~ I am writing as spokesperson and chief researcher for my husband, Steve. He is 75 and was dx'ed w/prostate cancer on 11/27 by his urologist after some months following a bad UTI and subsequent catheterization to "rest his bladder" by initial NP (whom we saw upon referral but subsequently

I have only been diagnoised with fibro for about 2 years, quite frankly I am pretty much been "left" to get on with it ! I have a question . Do you have cramp ? I have it very severly at night only behind the left knee , and in both feet x I do have quinine sulphate on prescription , any ideas ? Its

After prostatectomy and radiation therapy, my PSA is increasing quickly though at only .13 as of a couple of weeks ago (see bio). My Radiation Oncologist is in no hurry to get me on hormone therapy. He says we can do a scan around .5 I'm wondering if I should be getting on HT now. How much would

Hi everyone hope you’re all well. Just looking for some advice and to see if anyone else been in a similar situation. I have a recurrent UTI that keeps coming back despite multiple antibiotics. I’ve been off Methotrexate on and off because of this so suffering from a dreadful flare. Anyway had a

.......before I see the rheumatologist pleaseWhen I was diagnosed with 'suspected PMR' back in August I was given 15mg Prednisolone and all the pain went away which, along with raised ESR, brought the diagnosis. I was given a reducing plan to start after 3 weeks and that's when the trouble started as

My Dad had a PSMA Pet scan that shows recurrence in prostate and 2 small spots on the spine at L2 and T8. He was On Abiraterone and Prednisone for exactly 3 years. Dr at City of Hope recommended adding Provenge and continuing Abi and Pres. Any success stories using Provenge with or after Abiraterone?

Hi if any one has any idea or experiences about the prescription drug hyoscyamine sulf if it exacerbates restless leg? I'd appreciate for your reply. Thanks for advance. My doctor prescribe it for my interstitial cystitis flare up.