I have the same problem, have been told painkillers weaken the bladder, not sure if that's true, but sitting and relaxing definitely helps

Hi all I'm new here was just diagnosed with Neurogenic bladder. My urologist wants me to self cath 4 times a day. On Monday and Friday I work eight hours in security (can't leave post) and take Lasix as well. I can't help but wonder if it Is just easier to wear a Foley on those two days verses trying to fit in a straight cath as quickly as I can. Is this even feasible?

The Goof

You have MS I assume.

I'd say whatever you feel is going to work best for you.

I don't know anything about Neurogenic bladder as I am the opposite(I don't have retention) I have urge and gotta go gotta go type stuff. I take meds for it and it is effective. My username says it all.... P is for......Pee

The opposite(what you have) seems like it would be more frurstrating, not being able to go... sounds painful. Personally I'd see if yo ucould get out of that position and if not, try different methods till you find one that works great.

That's all I have, others can help you more.

Vesicare for urgency and flomax for hesitancy - both made a big difference for me. I also found that reading somehow helps it start. Maybe the nerve impulses making the eyes move back and forth go elsewhere too? And the music they have playing in restrooms everywhere makes it hard to relax.

What happens if you take both of these meds at the same time?
I assume you don't, but how do you know at any given time,
which one you'll need?

Some days, certain people should just call out of work or find a new profession...that's certainly a traumatic experience

giving someone lasix and telling them to cath is cruel & unusual punishment, imho.

i'm on diuretics too and take vesicare for a neurogenic bladder. it works great and i don't have problems. i would definitely try medication before i'd cath. too much risk of getting infections with catheterizing. that's what i think.

i'm surprised your drs didn't explore all the options with you instead of just leaping to catheterizing.

This is an old thread. and I need a beer.

Very old! I started it! Lol. It turns out I likely don't have a neurogenic bladder problem. It was the side effects of antidepressants that was making it hard for me to urinate.

Yepp I heard that about those drugs.

My problem was cured with a couple of pills and before I was thinking I was merely zipping up to fast