HELP please tmi
I also dribble a few times a day for no reason I am either sitting nor standing.or walking and I just leak...
I have been wearing a pad for over a week because I'm tired of having to re wash then change.my.panties and pants.
M help
As a nurse, sometime we have to do "bladder retraining" but that is only if someone has had a catheter in a long period of time. But sometimes if does happen after surgery. Having a catheter in for long periods of time can lead to something called neurogenic bladder, leading to difficulty in urination.
"Weaning off" the foley means a gradual tapering off of the foley to help allow the bladder regain independent function (i.e. instead of simply stopping the foley, only remove it for certain hours of the day). A regimen can be devised with your rehabilitiation doctor.
You may want to investigate for any signs of obstruction that can lead to urinary retention. An enlarged or inflammed prostate would be the most likely causes. If there is no obvious cause, a cystoscopy can be considered for a more comprehensive evaluation.
If there continues to be difficulty urinating, a suprapubic catheter can be considered - this is a more permanent catheter.
These options can be discussed with your personal urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Have you talked to your doc about this? If not, I'd give them a call first thing in the morning.
Kelly
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