I hope you can help me please.
My catheter was removed on 30/04/2026. I was weeing badly afterwards - that is to say small quantities (less than 100 ml) and very frequently.
I seemed suddenly to have become doubly incontinent. However, as I was not retaining the decision was taken not to recatheterise me. However I was in such pain that Prednisolone was prescribed on the spot. It seems to help. The following day, I felt much better and could do little jobs at home and go for a short walk.
Things took a turn for the worse on Saturday. I was weeing every 15-20 minutes, with lots of small bowel movements. Sunday was the same. I'm effectively housebound and getting almost no sleep, even wearing Tena protective underwear.
04/05/2026 whether I wee in the toilet or just relax in the Tena pants, the short burst of wee is often followed by a griping pain in my stomach and lower back and a small, painful poo. This is almost constant - I'm typing this on the toilet, just to get it done.
We are eating and drinking carefully and though I'm sick of water, I hydrate reasonably well. Well, maybe not.
The catheter was in for 8 weeks, and we have considered the possibility that I may have an infection.
I'm shattered and so is my wife. We'd both be grateful for any advice or reassurance that the group can give.
Many thanks,
Chris
Hello Chris (Odd Man In )
You aren't going to like my reply BUT - you need to contact your team in first thing in the morning - something isn't right and it needs sorting out.
To be honest I think you are under The Christie in Manchester - they have a 24 hour "hotline" on 0161 446 3658 - it's worth calling them to say how you feel and if they can give you some advice.
If you are still suffering the other option is to call 111 and ask for advice tonight. Don't leave it if you are in pain.
Please do let us know how you get on.
Kind regards - Brian.
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