Catheter and pain

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Can you advise please. I had my prostate op on 14th and was discharged on 15th with a pop open valve cathetar in place.

I found the surgery and my recovery thus far bearable despite not getting the catheter removed when expected on Monday of this week.I have had no pain to talk of thus far due to meds given in hospital and when discharged.

I am struggling to relieve myself without opening the cathetar to drain when I try to pee. I can't seem to get flowing so to speak.

  • Today I've had incredible pain when trying to go and it's making me think I'm doing something wrong. I tried to relieve myself with the catheter closed.
  • I keep reading that the catheter is removed relatively quickly and I've missed one opportunity already. I have another appointment on Monday but given my progress thus far can not see this as possible either. Should I be opening the catheter to help me drain when I need to go as I have been doing up to now or keeping it closed and only opening if I really have to (for example when in pain) to relieve pressure. Advise would be appreciated
  • Thank you in advance
  • Hi Dml3366

     

    Thanks for getting in touch and welcome to our online community. My name is Suzanne and I’m one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists on the Macmillan Support Line.

    I can see you’ve joined the prostate cancer forum and hope you are finding it helpful and supportive.

    I’m sorry to hear you’ve been experiencing difficulties passing urine through your catheter following your prostate cancer surgery, and that you now have severe pain on trying to pass urine.   

     

    At Macmillan Cancer Support we would always direct you to seek immediate medical review for new and worsening symptoms. You should contact either your specialist cancer team or your GP as soon as you can. If you are unable to get through you can also call 111 24 hours a day.

     

    There are a number of possible reasons for your symptoms, including urinary tract infection so it is really important that they are assessed today.

     

    Take care and please do reach out again if you need information and support. You can also call us on 0808 808 0000 or chat with us on the support line every day between 8am and 8pm.  

              

               Suzanne,

               Cancer Information Nurse Specialist

     

     

     

     

     

    You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email.

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