Re: [QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question

2007-01-14 Thread B. Kimberlin \(Quadius\)
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Re: [QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question

2007-01-14 Thread wheelchair
In a message dated 1/14/2007 2:53:18 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was planning on using the Apple cider and honey remedy which wheelchair mentioned, but my urologist thought I needed to wait until we determine which type of stones I have in my bladder, before I

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question

2007-01-13 Thread delimited4
surgery. Doctor earned his money. john 50, C-5, 31 years post -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 7:20 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question Well, the only clear catheter I have used was a silicone product

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question

2007-01-12 Thread B. Kimberlin \(Quadius\)
Well, the only clear catheter I have used was a silicone product, so I have no idea how well the latex works. I myself am allergic to silicone catheters, but it seems as if the majority of people do not have this problem. I did, however, just get back up in my chair again after recuperating

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question

2007-01-07 Thread B. Kimberlin \(Quadius\)
Dan, Just curious, are you using a silicone catheter or latex. I had an allergy to the silicone catheter and they cost me significant problems. 1. The skin around my suprapubic light to adhere to my catheter as well as my bladder skin. 2. I continuously felt as if I had a UTI. 3. Had

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question

2007-01-07 Thread Dan
You guys are making me nervous! I've had a SP for 2 years now and only 1 or maybe 2 UTIs and no real problems changing it - every 3 weeks. From the beginning, I've used the brown rubber latex type. The new batch they just sent me are clear see through latex. Should I be concerned? How many of

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question

2007-01-07 Thread Danny Hearn
I have only used the brown latex type..never used silicone or any others so far.. Dan Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You guys are making me nervous! I've had a SP for 2 years now and only 1 or maybe 2 UTIs and no real problems changing it - every 3 weeks. From the beginning, I've used the

[QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question

2007-01-05 Thread Danny Hearn
Hi all, The last few months the tissue around my supra-pubic has been bleeding more than it used to. Has anyone else had that problem or know of a product that may help that?? It seems a while back I think someone said they spayed miricle mist on theirs and it seemed to help, if

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question

2007-01-05 Thread LINDA FERRELL
Hello Dan, Talking about your supra pubic catheter, lot of times trauma will cause it to bleed. My SP will bleed if the tubing is pulled, I just use a triple antibiotic ointment at the site Lindaf

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question

2006-10-13 Thread DeLiMiTeD4
Do any of you tap around your bladder to cause muscle contractions? I have done this since erehab. It causes the muscles to contract and the sphincter to release the urine in several flows. Because of it I can use an external catheter and avoid all the infections from indwelling catheters. It

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question, one more question

2006-10-13 Thread Danny Hearn
I used an indwelling folley for over 3 years, but due to recurring scar tissue and blockage I had to get a supra-pubic..I have had it about 6 years now and it has only clogged up twice and that was in the 1st year i had it put in. My wife loves to only drain the pee early in the morning and at

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question

2006-10-13 Thread RollinOn
I do the same thing John and came across it by accident when I was trying to cough and pushing on my stomach. Works well too. Mark Jackson - Original Message - From: To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: 10/13/2006 1:35:14 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question Do any of you

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question

2006-10-12 Thread David K. Kelmer
I've found that works for me too.With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 30 Years PostTexas, USA KK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: While the catheter is inside you, turn it around. I have that problem often. For some reason the hole in the catheter wants to be facing downward.Try that let

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question

2006-10-12 Thread B. Kimberlin \(Quadius\)
In addition to spinning the catheter, I would recommend pulling it slightly up. I have also had problems with the catheter adhering to the bottom of my bladder. Additionally I have to make sure the tubing is going straight to the bag in order to get drainage. I have cut a 2000 bag for my

[QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question, one more question

2006-10-12 Thread Dillon Ewa
Hello all, I have mentioned before about my problem with sediment in my urine and the resulting blockage which have caused numerous problems. In your opinion, with getting a suprapubic solve my problem with sediment, would blockage still occur, are the chances of an infection reduced and if you

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question

2006-10-11 Thread Robert Brennan
Yeah mate, it's probably bladder spasms stopping the flow. You shouldn't irrigate, i reckon.Dylan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com

[QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question

2006-10-10 Thread Dylan
Hey Friends, I've had the suprapubic for emptying my bladder for about a year and a half now and it has worked pretty well. Within the last week or two it has stopped working efficiently and I'm not sure what the problem is. I've been using catheters of all sorts for twenty years now so I'm

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question

2006-10-10 Thread KK
While the catheter is inside you, turn it around. I have that problem often. For some reason the hole in the catheter wants to be facing downward.Try that let me know.KK Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com