Have you tried a Foley just to see if it makes a difference as the
cath's balloon would be located in a different location.
Dan
At 06:40 PM 7/7/2011, Quadius said something that elicited my response:
Sorry I am responding so late, but I have been having several
complications because of a terrible burning in my bladder. I have
been experiencing this problem since September of last year. The
doctors seem to think it is caused by my catheter rubbing up against
the back of my bladder. I have tried to tether the catheter to my
abdomen so it won't rub up against the back, but I still have a
burning sensation, most likely caused because the catheter is to taut.
I have been able to take some medication which has helped
significantly with the burning pain, but I have noticed that when I
am sitting more upright in my wheelchair the burning pain is
definitely exacerbated. Therefore I have been opening the hip angle
of my chair using my recline feature on my wheelchair. This has
helped, but I have been spending too much of my time till to back
because of the pain and ended up getting a pressure ulcer just above
my tail bone.
After nine days in bed to remedy this problem, I developed a problem
with my lungs and almost had to be hospitalized for a lengthy stay
because of pneumonia. I'm on the road to recovery and have a
cystoscopy (I think that's the name for it) scheduled on July 12. I
also suspect there might be some stones floating around in my
bladder, but they have not shown on sonograms or CAT scans as of yet.
As for the medication that helps, I can't recall the name right now,
but it does have its limitations. It can only be taken for a couple
of days at a time, however, it does enable me to do things except
sit around the house in misery.
Take care and I'll hope your son is able to remedy a situation soon.
Quadius
The greatest transgression of war is making heroes of our children.
