problem with my bladder

[Steve]

Hi,
Anyone who had that problem before who can help me? I have so much trouble to empty my bladder when I m siting. I perspire a lot when it s time to pee and almost nothing goes out. I m c4 complete and I use external catheter (freedom condom).
I take Cardura (4mg/day) since 2 years to help my bladder problem but it doesn t work much now.
Thanks

Steve

[Max]

Did you check for bladder stones?

I had similar problem with internal catheter, somehow when we
sit up stones tend to block uretra??

[Max]

Do you do regular bladder irrigations?

First with Solution G & then with sodium cloride solution

[Steve]

Hi Max,
I m waiting for x-ray result.
...regular bladder irrigations...never did that, never heard about that. Interesting, I will check with my doctor.
Thx a lot

Steve

[Steve]

Do I have to see a doctor for bladder irrigations or I can do it at home?

[Jeff]

Are you saying that your bladder empties much better while lying down? That is strange, I've never heard of it before.

I wonder if your prostate could be slightly enlarged or maybe Max has a good suggestion about stones in the bladder.

I'd see a urologist right away. If you're not emptying properly that could be a big problem.

~See you at the SCIWire-used-to-be-paralyzed Reunion ~

[Max]

think bladder irrigations are for those with permanent/indwelling catheters...
But I may be wrong? SCi-nurse we need you

I think bladder stones could be checked without X-rays, by
usual cystocopy. Urologist goes with small camera inside your uretra & bladder...Usually they get stones out of bladder with help of electricity,
very univasive method. I somehow trust to handle my stones problem more to English hospitals like Royal Victoria, M General & Jewish Genaral hospitals,

It is much worse if stone is in kidney, then they do x-ray...If stone is small they do ultrasound, if big they able to get it with laser & small incision..

I live in Montreal & the best Dr. in my opinion, for stones & bladder cystoscopy is
Dr. La Plant from Montreal General hospital, since he dedicated his life working with sci people...He knows our stone problems like nobody in Quebec.

I advise you to check for stones regularly once in 8-12 month.

Since even small one can block urine way out of kidney--in worse scenario one may loose kidney...

Fortunately because of regular check up Dr La Plant sptted my kidney stones on time....

Hope this helps

[Max]

You can do regular bladder either by yourself or ask your caregiver
at home...It is very uncomplicated

[Steve]

Thanks Max and Jeff,
I ll check with my urologist.
Later for more infos.

[Max]

You are 100%.
Everyone with our "problem" & some without regular sex/ejaculation should
check prostate for enlargement regularly