Thanks for the update. The bladder, over time, for those with indwelling
caths, will/can shrink to the size of a walnut, compared to what it used to be.
When you consider the size of the cath, plus the balloon, inside a walnut.
there is not much room for urine to collect and it may pass quicker.Best Wishes.
On Monday, December 11, 2023 at 02:34:15 PM CST, SHIRLEY BELL
<sbell...@cox.net> wrote:
Hi all, well I had my cystoscopy and all he found was a shrunken bladder.
That is what is causing spasms on and off and rejecting catheters on and off.
Not lasting as long. They are going to change my meds to see if that helps.
Botox is an option as well. 47 years of indwelling catheter use has taken a
toll. Not much they can do but I am looking into it. There is an external
catheter option called a pur wick for women of course but I have doubts about
it. I am trying not to worry but geez, not great. A suprapubic may be an
option, not a cure but may be easier for me and my caretakers to deal with
this. Hope you all doing ok, quad life is an ongoing challenge for sure. Have
a great holiday season.Shirley If you want to see how I make my living check
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