8 patient evaluations for Urinary Catheter
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Jun 25, 2010 (Started Mar 20, 2004)
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EffectivenessMajor (for bladder problems)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
All the time (24/7)
Advice & Tips:
Thank God for these little sticks! Hardly ever have UTI's anymore. Use them everytime I go.
New compact ones from Coloplast are great. Prelubricated and all in one. Easy to carry and dispose of.
Only problem is that Medicare MAKES you get a lot of extra stuff in order to have them covered...Wasteful! I try to donate the extra wipes and gloves and disposal bags to clinics or friends when possible.
- 1 helpful mark
Feb 1, 2000 (Started Feb 01, 2003)
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EffectivenessModerate (for bladder problems)
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Side effectsSevere (pain)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenVery hard to take
Advice & Tips:
to each his or her own. mine was placed too close to current scar, when it must be changed, it bleeds tearing this scar tissue. continually becoming worse. i will go back to regular cath
Side effects:
pain
- 0 helpful marks
Nov 5, 2011 (Started Jan 01, 2005)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Other)
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Side effectsMild (rash or skin problems)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
Beware of skin problems. I wear a diaper or pad together with the condom catheter in case the condom catheter leaks. It gives me freedom and I don't have to worry about finding an accessible toilet in time, less stress.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
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