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Posted 12/28/2011 9:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hello all. This is my first post here although I've been lurking for a few months now. I come to you with a question. Today had catheter removed. 5 hours later, I am leaking like a seeve but can't start a flow. Feels like I am blocked up and get pain upon trying. Called the doc and he said give it a few days of trying. So far all has been well except for the catheter which gave my 24/7 spasms with the urge to urinate contantly. Now, the urge is not that great - probably due to the leakage relieving the pressure - but I hope this is not leading to a complication. Any thoughts? Any help appreciated of course. Did a search of the subject but very little or maybe my search terms are off. Again thanks.
Posted 12/28/2011 9:13 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to HW.

Remember that you are the patient. When You think there is a problem, don't hesitate to call doctor, or go to emergency room.

Try to keep an eye on how much you are leaking by weighing your pads, or at least estimating how full they are. Compare that to the amount of fluids you are taking in. They should be close.

Spasms are not uncommon, and should subside in hours, not days. Flomax is also a common medication to reduce spasms, and get things back to normal.

Again, don't be afraid to act if you are having unusual pain or a sense of fullness.

Good luck.
Posted 12/28/2011 9:22 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome. Sorry you are here. I'm 8 months out, and your experience is the same as mine. Pretty much continous leaking. I wore pads and depends for a while. It will get better. Probably at night (horizontal helps), and slowly during the day. I started with a standard 8 pads daily. You will see the ability to hold the urine slowly start to improve. Lots of leaking, and a little bit of TT. It will slowly reverse. Hang in and good luck. And PS - I'm padless during the day now.
Posted 12/28/2011 9:29 PM (GMT 0)
Pax,

Goodlife offers sage advice. Listen to your body and remember that you're the patient. If you feel you need to see the doctor, make sure you do so.

That said, it sounds like you might just be going through the heavy incontinence that many of us experience at first. You could just be leaking all your fluid and have nothing left to pee.

Hang in there. George is right; it does get better. But stock up on pads and be prepared to deal with this for at least a few weeks. Sounds like you've had a rough ride so far. Here's hoping things turn around for you soon.

Jonathan
Posted 12/28/2011 10:18 PM (GMT 0)
Oh thank you all. Feels comforting to have others that understand and give sound advise. This is the greatest community I've ever encountered. Thank god it exists. Happy Holidays to all and good luck.
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