Why I Use A Male Catheter
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- Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024
- This is my trick to avoid touching public toilet seats [as much as possible] and to save time & headaches while travelling.
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Thank you for sharing this type of information with the world! I wish this type of discussion wasn't seen as so taboo... everyone uses the bathroom, and I imagine you need to learn an entire new set of bathroom skills after a spinal cord injury. The world would be better if more people shared the information they have for making life easier and more enjoyable. You're a strong, awesome person!
Very ingeneous and a good improvement toward better infection control. You taught this old nurse a thing or two. I can teach this one to my 'traveling' patients, thanks.
Thanks for being willing to cover things like this. It’s something that needs to be covered (and without any shame) because we are all human and we all need to handle the necessity’s of life. Well done.
You young lady are to be admired, thanks for all the info, never know when any of us might need it..
She's really pretty!
You are amazing person not only for sharing you story but going beyond and teaching about your condition and how to use all the things you need !! Or maybe a better option! It just shows your character beautiful inside and out!!
I use a clear plastic hose that jams into the end piece. Its long enough for me to reach into a bottle. Im a male so i need that for an extension. And yes, i use large bottles with caps while on the road. Thanks for being open about this issue that most seem to have a problem talking aboit.
The plastic hose i use is reusable. Its approx 12 inches long. You can cut to length what works for you.
You are one brave, resourceful and resilient woman. I admire you!
Thank you for sharing. Great tricks!! I also have a catheter that has a disposable bag, when done, RIP open and dump it.
I totally understand everything she is saying I lost my leg a year ago I'm an AK and everything she's saying is correct it's very hard to get around anywhere
It was the best tip I received from a friend I met in rehab!
I LOVE the tip of adding the package!
Perfect.
I wondered for the past 8 years , why this isn't common practice , except you need to be encouraged to transfer to poop once in a while.
I thought the long cath might reach , obviously not , but you got the extension happening.
You got the creativity , ingenuity , and drive to figure stuff out.
Thank You for being so open and honest about the problem's and the solutions you have come up with for your situation!
I am sure other cath users will be glad for your suggestions to problem's that arise.. You have done a great service to others!
Thanks again 😎
Welcome. Thanks for taking the time to watch :)
Something I have found useful is that platinum cured food grade silicone tubing doesn't stink or turn yellow if you rinse it afterwards. I have some from my lab, (can't remember the O.D. right now, I'll post it and the supplier tomorrow) that is just the right size to stick into the catheter and seal. I've been using the same one for years with no funky stink, just rinse with water most times, and bleach it a few times a month. The silicone is also much more flexible and easier to work with than the stiffer vinyl or EPDM.
Thanks for this Dave! Super helpful and would be a good travel addition ;P Let me know as soon as you know where I can source this magic non-smelly tubing!
I use the same...
Pro Tips For Paras www.amazon.com/dp/B00DYAFIU0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share, You will also need a barb fitting/connector and you can cut your own length
When my granddad became bed ridden due to the lung cancer i had to change his catheter. I've been saving some of our videos cause you're a strong willed person, your videos have helped me keep kind of grounded and really realize that life is fuckin precious.
Thankyou you're a beautiful woman and human being. I hope you can keep going from strength to strength and growing and improving in yourself.
I, too, prefer male catheters. We learn what works for us as we live with our injuries, and many of us are creative!
That. Is. Brilliant.
I have a little girl whose 5 and she is a manual wheelchair user. I have wondered how the heck she was going to do this someday by herself if we choose not to go a surgical route to make it easier. So thanks for giving me some really awesome ideas of what are options for her as we learn how to cath this year and she works towards more independence.
Shout out from Vancouver BC!
Thank you so much for sharing and be so open and honest.
And don’t worry about the plastic, this is a perfectly valid reason to use a one use plastic. Unlike most plastics in the world used in daily life. This is so different. But biodegradable would be pretty cool.
Don't be sorry for any tmi,this is wonderful that you are helping so many people in so many ways with this
You are just amazing. I have a spinal injury and am also a women that uses a male catheter. I have a SPC and use a Bard Bio-Cath.
Greetings, I am a L-4, incomplete para and use a French-14. What I figured out was to use betadine solution ,basically iodine to wipe down the cath before use and you can re-use it later if need be ($$$).Also, it will cut back on UTI's. I grab a orange urine sample bottle for some gauze and solution inside, very portable.One last thing, when dealing with the toilet, I pull my wheelchair directly in front, then I place my feet with my hands to the side of the bowl, and move forward. Some chairs legs swing out, mine do not. (fixed). But it works without making a mess or touching anything, good luck..thomas.
I can relate to these tips. In 2017 I had Kidney cancer (left one) and then prostate issues addressed after that. I had to learn to use catheters myself. Fortunitly for me I only had to cath for about a year and a half. One trick on the road was I popped one of the drain holes in my floorboard, under the edge of my seat on the floor, of my pickup and made an easy removable plug for it. It gave me the ability to pull over to the side of the road in the grass or gravel shoulders and could empty my bladder without even opening my door. And it was less embarrasing because it just looked like my air conditioner condensation was heavy. I don't reccomend doing this while moving because it will get all over the underside of your vehicle, and that's going to make it smell after a while. Now here it is 2020 and I'm confined to a wheelchair temporarily due to 2 broken legs. So I'm getting to learn how poorly building archetects have addressed wheelchair accessibility. 6 more weeks then I get to teach my legs how to walk again. Sounds easy, but being 68 years old, it's going to have it's challenges. (But not my first Rodeo)
People cannot appreciate what you're going through unitil they roll a mile in a wheelchair. God Bless!
A Marine I know has incontinence issues as well from a lower back (lumbar?) injury. He uses a long rubber tube in place of the catheter tube reaching to his boot tops (he also still needs to use boots for to hold his feet straight).
He folds the tube 6-10" up & when needed unfolds it & goes.
Noone knows it's there.
Absolutely genius, I will share this with my patients
I watched the Vedio put I can't understand how I can do this
@@islamesmat3000 for females that need to self catheterize for medical conditions a male catheter is longer and would be more efficient than one for a woman..Many restrooms are not ideal for the disabled and this makes their life easier.
asingleguy53
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I am a guy with poor dexterity but still drive and travel often.....I also pee many places other than a clean, convenient and accessible bathroom.. I use a bedside drainage bag or sometimes a disposable leg bag to contain urine without spilling. Dump it where and when you can. Also I've cut the tube from a night drain bag and used that as an extension to pee driver's seat right out the door. A ziplock bag and hand wipes to seal up and toss it away when you can. The drain bag, leg bag and/or The tubing can be washed later and used a few times until it gets nasty. Greg
Hey you use what ever is the best for you girl👍
I watch as many as I can I've been in a chair now for 4 F in yrs.and I'm still learning stuff, and these vids are giving me the blueprints on how it can be done
Thank you for all the tips and for sharing your story with us 💜💙💚
Wow- ur CooL!! I'm very, very sorry about injury!! I've driven across the U.S. approx. 6 times. I didn't use a Cath. ( don't have an injury). But I did bring a container. And let me tell U how much easier that made my journeys!! Another trick 4 guys is pulling over 2 the side of the road and "checking the tire" (if a container isn't available and U really, really have to go). Ur not really "checking the tire," but to traffic coming toward and passing by, it looks like U are. I'm sure U understand!! When ya gotta go... U gotta go!! U R one smart cookie!!
This is so great. I have MS and can still transfer to the toilet to cath, but it's a struggle. Now I know how to do it when my legs fail me entirely. That's a big relief! Thank you!
FYI, after I use a cath, I rinse it in water, dip in 90% alcohol, and put back in its little bag ready for its next use. I know male catheters can be cleaned with the alcohol technique too since it was a male user who is a retired nurse who told me about it. I used to just throw all my caths away after one use, but now they last a week!
Love this.
Thank you for the alcohol + cath tip. It'll come in handy while on the road running low!
Hi I have to self catheter and I wish things were different but sh#t happens and life too short. l have to say you are a breath of fresh air and you have just gave me a boot up the back side 😣😂 thanks Martin 😉
I'm a germ aphob so I never sit right on public toilets seats either. To nasty. thanks for ur video.
Thanks for sharing an innovative solution.
I am a guy with poor dexterity but still drive and travel often.....I also pee many places other than a clean, convenient and accessible bathroom.. I use a bedside drainage bag or sometimes a disposable leg bag to contain urine without spilling. Dump it where and when you can. Also I've cut the tube from a night drain bag and used that as an extension to pee driver's seat right out the door. A ziplock bag and hand wipes to seal up and toss it away when you can. The drain bag, leg bag and/or The tubing can be washed later and used a few times until it gets nasty. Greg
You are such a gorgeous young lady!
she is my wife bro
She's my girlfriend. We've been together for a few years.
Dam, your a amazing Lady...God Bless you ...
Thanks for sharing, you are VERY inspirational!!
Love the fact you are very positive about your situation and able to be so innovative!!!
I've been bumping of late on videos by RUclipsrs who have a disability of some sort and I cannot explain how enthusiastic I felt when I had an Opportunity to click on this video.This video had such amazing tips 👍👏
Wishing y'all a Happy NY and a prosperous 2020 to everyone who'll read this comment, that is, if it'll happen at all
Which? The New Year or responding to comments? ;)
Happy New Year Captain
@@ProTipsForParas I literally didn't realise upto this very moment that I forgot to type "2020" in my comment 😂
Re-use tip: Biol & dry. I've done this for thirty years.
Keep a stainless steel pan to put your used caths in. Out in the field I put used caths into a big ziploc bag wich I then put onto another ziploc bag to protect the first from tearing, thus contaminating everything in my back bag on my chair.
After about 15 or so caths accumulate in the bag I put them in the pan with a DROP of Ivory dish soap. I fill it to about an inch from the top with distilled water and stove it on high until ot boils. Be careful not to let it boil over! I take the pan, on a lap "desk", very carefully to the sink & dump it, using tongs to manage to not dump the caths with the steaming hot, dirty water. I then boil them a second time without soap.
I dump off then put caths in a hand towel & roll them up. I then take them to my bathroom and with all of them in my grasp I "beat" the small ends on the towel to assist on getting the most part of the water out. Then I wrap the towel around the drain ends and hold it loosely enoigh so air can move through all of them and then use my blow dryer to blow hot (using the cool button as well as to not overheat the caths) & cool air through the caths. I hit both ends about three times with the dryer at about 20 to 30 seconds then leave them in a open container.
I was taught this in rehab 31 years ago and I swear by it. Then I put my cleans in another ziploc. I always carry two Vitamin Water 591ml bottles with me and a few 500ml water bottles as well. I rinse with hot water & lysol for the Vitamin Water bottles & re-use them until they get aroma then toss them. The other bottles I toss right after use.
This is the only social media I use so here is my number if you have any specific questions. 937.597.8252.
Call or text anytime.
That's amazing Tanelle! I use feedy tubes for cathing. I let it stay attached and open the lid when I have to pee.
I love your style! You do a lot of the same tricks I do. That’s just how we roll, deal with it people!🦽🤙🏻
Good to know. My daughter just started self cathing last year. No one told use this trick
I hope it helps :)
Your awesome lady! I love how you call it cathing as most of us paras do! It’s nice to not alwus here it called a catheter. Also thanks for the pro tip on extending
Welcome and welcome :) thank you for taking the time to watch
Also your awesome and I’m so so glad this came up in my feed. Also... following now!
Fascinating. That's cool. Well done!
I had a stroke infected use my right side then I later develop a disease called his roof arachnoiditis, so I was not able to cast myself. My poor wife had to do it five times a day. And yes, I do have the most wonderful wife in the world . I was wondering if you ever heard of a super pubic catheter I only have to change my catheter once a month I have a little hole just above my pelvic bone and because of that I can’t even do it myself now it’s not hard at all the one thing, though I had to figure out, I am attached to this bag 24 seven and the solution to that was my wife sounded bad that table to put the Foley bag in his pouch and they had a long band that I’ve thrown over my side and the tube is covered up so no one has see urine in the tube or in the bag. I am getting to the point now I have to use a wheelchair so I’ve been watching every channel. I can fine to try to learn how to live my life in the wheelchair. Let me say thank you so much for helping someone like me.
Very educational. Learn something different everyday. Thanks.
Great video. I would boil my wifes catheters in water then dry them in a food dehydrator and store them in a zip lock bag. That worked well for her. She always used the male caths. Just easier and less messy.
She didnt get infections from this? We stopped doing that to my sons becausr he kept getting frequent infections from doing this
@@margaretkaufman1144 no she didn't. I was very careful to keep a clean technique for the process. Including cleaning the dehydrator racks, using clean gloves to handle the dried catheters and new clean plastic bags. I know its not ideal but at the time it was a necessity.
Great ideas, thank you!
Well done you, I think you are amazing for thinking of something like that and sharing ❤️
I love your owl! We love Owls in this house!
You go wherever you want. Really crafty girl. Public restrooms are nasty anyway. Keep up the great videos. I’m sure you are a inspiration to a lot of people
Try Hollister Advance Plus intermittent catheter kit. No touch, works anywhere and self-contained. 1500 ml capacity.
I don't quite know, how I stumbled on your channel but I'm really glad I did. I admire your positivity and independence, you're an inspiration to us all. The information you share is so valuable to others in the same or similar situations to yours. Have you had any issues, with urinary tract infections? are you on any permanent medications? have you experienced any other medical issues, during your recovery? Keep up the great work!
Glad you like it :) trying to help with the stupid stuff I have stumbled upon!
I did have issues in the beginning. My body did not respond well to all the sanitizers that everyone uses in the hospitals and rehab facilities (I know theres many reasons for their use). Once I backed off on killing all the bacteria and going back to good ol soap and warm water they stopped.
Long story, but I haven't had any problems since. If I notice any hint of trouble I make sure to drink more water. Problem solved :)
I'm on bladder incontinence meds to prevent bladder spasms and leaking.
Stay tuned for more medical issues.
@@ProTipsForParas Thank you so much for your reply. i couldn't agree more, hygiene and good ol soap and water are paramount. Prevention is always better than cure, that's for sure. The "stupid stuff" you've stumbled upon and that you're sharing, is so valuable to others and will help so much with improving their circumstances. I will be following your journey with great interest! and wishing you the very best :-) It's great to see you thriving!
@@ProTipsForParas Hi'Ya
asingleguy53
I am a guy with poor dexterity but still drive and travel often.....I also pee many places other than a clean, convenient and accessible bathroom.. I use a bedside drainage bag or sometimes a disposable leg bag to contain urine without spilling. Dump it where and when you can. Also I've cut the tube from a night drain bag and used that as an extension to pee driver's seat right out the door. A ziplock bag and hand wipes to seal up and toss it away when you can. The drain bag, leg bag and/or The tubing can be washed later and used a few times until time to discard. Greg
You are awesome, love your honesty, I used to self Cath now sadly have indwelling, I hate it. Need more tubers like you who say it like it is, I am like you but so many people don’t want to talk about normal issues we deal with freely.
I’m a male para, just another tip. I use a disposal bag that hooks directly to the cath & always go from my chair. Throw the bag away after 3/4 days. Never have to do toilet transfers.
And for all, if you haven’t heard about bladder Botox it will change your life. Eliminates all spasticity & leakage. I get this every 4 to 6 months. It’s a quick 15 minute procedure. Eliminates all the medications I use to take for this purpose. And if you suffer from autonomic bladder systems, that’s gone as well.
I had botox that never worked and I didn't ever go for it again.
I also have 27 plus years of weight training experience and was the first paraplegic in the history of the YMCA to be certified as a personal trainer. I had some videos on YT but I think they may have been removed.
Lol they aren't nearly as well done as yours though.
Thank you so much for sharing!! Going on my first long distant road trip in a few weeks and will def start using male caths!!
Put a little liquid fabric softener in your bottle and it will take the smell away for more than one use. I use and reuse an old Tide bottle for camping.
I wish we can meet or day and just spent time together and talk
Im also whealchair user.i dnt have any problem to handle routine situation.in pakistan there is lack of accessibility and facilities to coap up in public places .even there is no ramp almost in public places.your country provide such neccessory accesseries to moving.
Sometimes they provide... lot of times there is an excuse not to. Ramps are rare on old buildings, leaving many people without access
I...never thought of this. I'm (also) sharing this with my patients. Thank you from an RN in San Diego :)
YES!! Ah-mazing! This is exactly where I'm hoping this channel helps :) Thanks for tuning in. Please don't hesitate if you feel I am missing things.
I love your attitude, way to go.
Congrats !!
U r the 1st one who describe the catheter problem on travel 👍👍
Happy to help! :)
YOU'RE AWESOME !!!!
Thank you so much for sharing.
When you gotta go you have to figure out a clean way to do it. Sure beats sitting on those nasty public toilets or having to carry around sanitizer to make it safe.
Bi-winning!
I use leg bags for self cathing, it means I dont have to get on to a toilet, I can empty my bladder in the car without issues. Just empty the bag and rinse it out afterwards and they can last quite some time before they start smelling bad. I also keep disinfecting alcohol with me that I rinse the bag with when I don't have a restroom accessible, so on the road I'll cath in to the bag, pour the bag out and rinse it with alcohol.
Have you ever had a set of hand controls installed in a car vs the portable set?? They are SO so much nicer for most any and all concerns. I have a portable set for the downside of it and have rarely rarely used them. There’s very little modification to the car and they can be snatched out and reinstalled in a few short hrs. The downside is the initial cost of acquiring the controls and then the few bucks to have them installed in a new vehicle. Also, most car makes will reimburse you for some of the cost if you buy new. Toyota for example covers up to $1000 which made my hand controls about $300 out of pocket.
I have the full set of regular, installed hand controls that I took out of the suv. They cost me almost $500 to have installed in any vehicle. I drove two different used cars before this new one. The person who installed them in the new suv moved the steering column and installed them for his height (he was 5'3, I'm 5'8 and all legs), which meant that I had more than one bloody knee before I wrapped the ball joints in hockey tape. That, and anyone who wished to drive the vehicle who was over my size really couldn't.
I love my portable ones 1000 times more than any installed version of hand controls. I have yet to drive one of Rob Parsons race cars, electronic shifter, manual, hand controls. But for now, I'm good with the 'C-class' controls :)
Pro Tips For Paras I suppose it goes to show how wide the range of living life is for people in chairs! I don’t really dislike my portable set per say, I’m just familiar with the installed set. That install story is pretty crazy! My install company had me get i the car and set everything exactly how I wanted it which obviously alleviated fitment issues. Also, somewhere inside you, it had to feel good flexing in your comment. “Dude was 5’3” and I, well I am a 5’8” goddess of legs” haha (I’m just kidding with you)
You talk like me !!! I’m 70 and have incontinent issues but just from age. I don’t use catheter. But I sure go through the pads !! I certainly know what ya going through!! BRave girl you. YOU TALK HOWEVER YOU NEED !!! First time Ive seen ya. Was recommended so will probably see ya again soon take care. Ty for the info !!🥰👩🦽
I was served up this video from RUclips. Not sure why but find it very interesting. I’m checking out other videos of yours and will subscribe.
Great information. Very informative. Keep up with the good work.
Strong lady!
You are beautiful inside and out and you are amazing!
I was just in the hospital and I have mobility issues.....getting to the commode quickly is near impossible for me. The nurse noticed that I was not drinking enough nor sleeping well and asked me why.......I was afraid of having accidents and requiring someone to clean me up.....So she said I have a solution.....it was a female vacuum that gently sucks away all moisture every time......SO INCREDIBLY AWESOME BUT WEIRD!!! I had to make myself accept that it was ok.....as soon as that happened I could sleep ALL NIGHT not just an hour here and there. I've said all of this to say.... perhaps (at least for home) it's a more comfortable option to catheters with less risk of causing damage or infections. Food for thought :-)
My sleep isn't interrupted often by the worry or need to pee. I live my days and nights in briefs so I'm not as concerned about incontinence. And most of my bladder accidents happen during the day. I get up to pee usually once at night, which doesn't bother me as I'm up switching positions at least a dozen times anyways
A very ingenious way of using a male catheter with sleeve.
I reuse the same cath, for at least a month just mix antibiotic dish soap with ten squirts of hand sanitizer and water in a bowl with a lid after each use i rtnce it well dry it with a face cloth and tie in a circle put it in my solution put a lid on and shake it up. I also take AZO every day.
Thanks for sharing!
Hello, I’m Kevin, and I’m an amputee. Something that I have, to use the facilities, I got from Sporty’s Pilot Shop. It is called a Little John Urinal, and there is a female adaptor for it, called the Lady Jane Adaptor for the Little John Pilot Urinal. Sporty’s Pilot Shop is an online shop. I don’t know if it would work better than your catheter system, but I thought it might.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful heart .you are an amazing person.
Thank you for sharing! I feel like sometimes doctors give you the bare minimum because they honestly don't know about this kind of stuff. And for women especially, a lot of things were designed for men and just haphazardly adapted for women.
You're a badass! Way to fucking adapt! Human spirit - I hope you know this kind of video helps so many people that can't ask!
Thank you for the kind comment
I understand, Iam incontinent and use all in ones due to having no control over my bowel and urine. I also suffer from chronic FM and chronic CRPS and chronic fatigue syndrome. Im also in a wheelchair and there are times that im bedbound due to chronic pain. Xx
Yo this is so cool, I didn’t even think about this for on the road
You're AMAZING!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am wondering why w slim leg bag isn’t used for the road. Works well for me. This is great information however. Very creative and I like that!
My bladder is super sensitive to an indwelling catheter. I've tried...and tried
Brilliant Idea!
only people who in your situation understand what your going through
That’s so smart! I use long catheters as well, but because i have a stoma in my stomach, so I need the long ones... 🙏🏻
Hey great video. I use the speedicath from coloplast, they come with a bag that fills with urine, then you can dispose of it when it's convenient. Maybe google it, they're far superior and much smaller to carry around.
She is crafty as hell 😏
I use a male catheter too! I have a mitrofinoff tho; I just put the tube into my belly & I empty that way
Excellant
If using plastic is an issue, May i suggest using Female cath with a extension, The extension could be reused and kept capped when not in use plus easily cleaned with simple detergents, The reason i suggest this is to avoid using larger stiffer male caths. And possible hurting yourself.
I enjoy your vids, I date a lovely woman with wheels and you give me insights.
Hugs!
Thankyou Miss for all your tips. !💗
My pleasure 😊
You're an amazing woman!
I use the “Flip-Flo” leg bags to collect the urine and then I can dump it when available. I use the catheter 3 to 5 times a day and I clean the catheter and leg bags with vinegar and rinse under running hot water at night. A catheter will last 4 to 7 days. I’ve been doing this for 33 years now, and I’ve maybe had 5 UTIs in those years. Stay safe and stay ready! 😉🖖🏼🛸
Love the suicide knob on your steering wheel. Probably helps a bunch. I have one too but there illegal in my area stupidly.
They're illegal across Canada as well. Mine is medical and used for balance when driving. So I don't flop over when turning
@@ProTipsForParas I know comments help the algorithm but dont feel obligated to reply if you see me again. But yea, I guess they're illegal cause they're worried about people shirts getting caught on them. Happy to hear you're not gonna get a ticket for having it though. Cheers Hope all are healthy.
You are a brave young lady I feel sorry for people with a disability
Only a little. Life is good. I am fortunate :)
Definitely a skill! I am able bodied but I like to be informed. You never know when someone will need help with something.
I am curios though about where your wheelchair is when you are in the drivers seat. How do you get it in your car after you transfer to the drivers seat?
I transfer myself into the drivers seat and dismantle the chair and pull it all in over top of me sitting in the drivers seat.
A video of the car transfer is on the way 100!
Thanks for watching these random pieces of information.
An amazing young lady.
Thank you. Great info!
Wheelchair life!!!
May God be with you