bladder shrink

nafi · 02-10-2008, 05:46 AM

ive almost had my suprepubic cath for 1 year but will be moving onto ic very shortly. will my bladder have shrunk during this time? could ic still be practical?

my last urodynamics test was september last year and my bladder could take up to 500ml. i havent had any other test after that but just wondered if this capacity could shrink due to my indwelling?

help plzzzzzzzzzzz

Millard · 02-10-2008, 08:22 AM

Hello nafi,

I used a suprapublic catheter for 4.5 years. It was removed and I reflex voided for the next 33 years. For the last 3 years, I have done CIC and when necessary, can hold up to about 800 ml's.

I did not do any special exercises after SP removal.

Good luck,

SCI-Nurse · 02-10-2008, 10:50 AM

It is possible for it to shrink but there are meds like Oxybutyin & Detrol and Botox injections that can be used to relax the bladder so it will hold more & help it stretch back.

CWO

02-10-2008, 05:46 AM	#1
nafi Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: auckland, new zealand Posts: 44	bladder shrink ive almost had my suprepubic cath for 1 year but will be moving onto ic very shortly. will my bladder have shrunk during this time? could ic still be practical? my last urodynamics test was september last year and my bladder could take up to 500ml. i havent had any other test after that but just wondered if this capacity could shrink due to my indwelling? help plzzzzzzzzzzz __________________ "while the difficult takes some time, the impossible just takes a little longer"

02-10-2008, 08:22 AM	#2
Millard Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Plains, Georgia USA Posts: 965	Hello nafi, I used a suprapublic catheter for 4.5 years. It was removed and I reflex voided for the next 33 years. For the last 3 years, I have done CIC and when necessary, can hold up to about 800 ml's. I did not do any special exercises after SP removal. Good luck, __________________ Millard ''Life's tough... it's even tougher if you're stupid!'' -- John Wayne

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02-10-2008, 10:50 AM	#3
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,304	It is possible for it to shrink but there are meds like Oxybutyin & Detrol and Botox injections that can be used to relax the bladder so it will hold more & help it stretch back. CWO