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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Does Ms Cause Kidney Failure

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What if the Suprapubic Catheter Does Not Work?

By Jennifer Sobol, D.O. Health Expert

Patient Question:  I had a suprapubic catheter inserted and had trouble right from the beginning.  I was in a lot of pain, was having spasms and a lot of urine was coming out of my urethra.  I have multiple sclerosis and I have a neurogenic bladder.  That is why the doctor suggested this procedure.  I had to have the catheter removed three weeks later.  My body just rejected it.  My question is, what is the alternative to this procedure?  What do you think is the next step?

 

 

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