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The gravel or sludge is NOT always calcium. Struvite can encourage it and form struvite stones.
I've noticed (in the past when my sludge was bad) that when I was on an antibiodic (for an open sore, etc) ... the antibiodic cleared it up good. Leading to the conclusion that a bug of some sort was causing the formation of so much sludge.
Correct - tea and coffee are made of water but I pee better when I drink plain water.
I used a catheter called A SILASTIC catheter (extra slippery on the inside so sludge didn't stick to it vas easily. I used them until they became defective (the bulb was off-center and caused spontaneous leaking at unknown times ... meaning I never knew WHEN it was going to cause leakage or even blockage).
We thought we just got a bad batch of them catheters. We told the company and tried again and again ... newer batches but it kept happening so I HAD to stop using them. Maybe you could try them. Do a search as I forgot where we got them. They were green in color and not see-through however.
Lori Michaelson
C4/5 complete quad, 26 years post
Tucson, AZ
-------Original Message-------
Date: 03/17/06 10:49:37
Subject: [QUAD-L] Re: I need help and advice with my terrible problem with sediment in my urine
If you are taking calcium or drinking lots of milk, stop it. In most cases this is a sign of decalcification. We are all doing it! leave the soda pop alone, if it fizzes it generally causes decalcification even in normal people. I hate to tell you to drink more water, but remember, tea and coffee aren't water. You can try irrigating with a new catheter, then irrigate daily until you see improvement. Your urologist should be in on this. You should be on an antibiotic if your doing this bad. Your local pharmacy has Ph strips to test the acidity of your urine. If it isn't showing up acidic, your not getting enough vitamin C.
As a shot in the dark, I'd go for Bactrim DS for two days to see if it turns clear. If it does, you may have a bladder infection that may involve cysts. You do need a urologist.
If you want to try an external there are silicone external catheters. (theoretically hypo-allergenic) There are tricks to using external catheters to avoid leaks, blow offs, seepage, etc. I'm sure this group could develop a long list of tips to help you keep from having leaks.
I wish you the best of luck.
john
In a message dated 3/16/2006 12:38:48 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have had one hell of a time with sediment in my urine and wanted advice from you guys on whether you had an idea to result my problem because I nor my doctors have a clue on how to fix this problem.
I have an indwelling Foley which I have had for the past 10 years with no incident until about one year ago. The sediment was cloudy, thick and in a great amount. Irrigating did not work because the sediment that lined the inside of the Foley was so thick that when I irrigated the liquid in the syringe pushed the sediment up in the Foley and clotted the opening. I have been forced to change the Foley about twice a week. I have drunk lots of water, vitamin C, cranberry tablets without effect.
I can not use an external condom/catheter because I AM allergic to the adhesive or rubber material on the external catheter.
I am desperate for a solution. Do you guys have any idea?
"David K. Kelmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi Stacy,
I take 2GMs of Vit C a day. That is 500mg X 4 a day.
With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka Dave
C4/5 Complete - 29 Years Post
Texas, USA
Stacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I take vitamin C and don't see a difference. What mg's are you using?
Stacy
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 2:08 AM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] anti-infectives
vitamin C along with mendelamine creates a hostile environment for most critters. It is still important to take acidophilus while on these types of drugs. It helps replace the good bacteria. Any antibiotic will usually wipe out the good bacteria with the bad. It is always a good idea to make sure your change in medicine doesn't stir up mass amounts of sediment and cause a clog. Irrigating is smart because it really does take out any high volumes of infection ! and you can understand what bug and strength of bug you have. You can do your own testing for Ph. I have used a mild vinegar solution in the sterile water but not when looking for test urine. Oh, rinse with sterile water after you rinse with vinegar. You could administer other mild anti-biotics this way too. But I didn't tell you that. I'm white vinegar should chemically break down the stuff that stones are made of. But your bladder will disolve before the stones do if you actually rinsed with the amount it would take to reduce a large stone. When you talk to your doctor, don't be shy about wanting certain drugs available and why. Try to get as clean catch as possible. You're getting very intimate germs from whoever helps you. If you can keep it with only one or two people you are best off. Catching germs from family seems less virulent and survival. Day cares are radioactive! So, you can imagine what the b'girls leave you with. If you have a wife or girlfriend that ! takes care of your catheter,, well, you lucky SOB. I've had infections that put me in an ambulance in under 10 hours. It's like a house with mice. You can knock down the population but you will still need the traps. Even in "clean" caths, sterilize everything your going to use. Have your aid press on your bladder as she/he removes the catheter. Do not let up until the catheter is completely out. You can trigger you own bladder spasms to empty your bladder by gently pounding your lower abdomen. I repeat, GENTLY. To much compression can damage your ureters and once your back flowing to your kidneys, well you have an end stage problem.
Did you know that you can attach bed bags so they drain to each other? Handy tip if your in a hospital where they don't know what they are doing. It sure seems like they would have some kind of external catheter for women by now. They have some new adhesives that someone should be testing.
I hope that! 's some help?
john
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