Self Catherisation

kitebeast
kitebeast Community member Posts: 2 Listener
Hi there, newbie here. I have been using catheters for over two years now. I do not have any medical issues, other than the fact I am unable to urinate. I can sometimes urinate normally but then for some unknown reasons, I just cannot urinate. I am still going to the doctors to see if they are able to help. I have had an operation to widen my bladder outlet, that did not work. I just have no pressure and to make matters worse, I can only hold about 200 ml before the pain is so bad that I have to release the pressure. 
I hope that someone can help me here. 
Kind regards 
kitebeast

Comments

  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    Hello and welcome @kitebeast this sounds very frustrating for you to manage, I'm sorry to hear. To help our members share their thoughts with you, I've moved your post over into our undiagnosed conditions category. 

    Have you spoken to your GP about what possible options you have for treatment or to ease the pain after the operation to widen your bladder?
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 56,494 Championing
    Hi @kitebeast welcome to the forum, I would definatly see gp and see what they suggest maybe a referral back to the hospital
  • kitebeast
    kitebeast Community member Posts: 2 Listener
    Hello @Sandy_123 and @Alex_Scope, thank you for the warm welcome and suggestions.
    I am in constant talks with my Urologist and doctor. I have another bladder pressure test, a Urodynamic, in a few weeks and hopefully after that we will have a few options. It is just very frustrating getting up 2 to 4 times a night to have a wee, and then not knowing if it will flow naturally or if I will have to use a catheter. 
    Thanks again. 
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 56,494 Championing
    I can imagine it's frustrating hopefully they can sort it out for you
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,925 Championing
    I really hear your frustration @kitebeast :( I hope all the tests eventually lead to answers and the right approach for you  <3