8 patient evaluations for Urinary Catheter
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May 24, 2015 (Started Mar 26, 2015)
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EffectivenessMajor (for neurogenic bladder)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
I had a wonderful surgeon in my awesome urologist. He has devised a technique for this procedure wherein The pleasure is filled to capacity, and the whole is then placed low on the pubic bone.
I highly recommend.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
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Mar 21, 2015 (Started Dec 07, 2014)
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EffectivenessMajor (for urinary retention)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
Daily
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Jul 29, 2012 (Started Nov 03, 2010)
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EffectivenessModerate (for General health)
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Side effectsMild (infection, infected stoma)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I decided to have a supra pubic catheter insertion because I couldn't get from my chair or bed to the toilet via hoist, in time. Nappy pads left me sore and anyway, I enjoy going out for ooh, hours on end. I don't want to be tied to within pissing distance of my hoist!
it's sore I find myself prone to UTIs and infection of the stoma site. It necessitates more care regimes and faffing about but it gives me freedom and that makes it worthwhile
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Jan 15, 2012 (Started Oct 15, 2011)
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EffectivenessCan't tell (for Other)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
Daily
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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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Oct 15, 2011 (Started Jun 29, 2011)
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EffectivenessMajor (for bladder problems)
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Side effectsSevere (constant infections of different natures)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
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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.
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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
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