Not your typical catheter tube!

[momw/ic]

Today I went to a new uro and he is going to start me back on DMSO treatments because they work as good maintenance for me. He told me that instead of a catheter tube or pediatric tube for the instill they use a small size feeding tube because it is smaller than the smallest catheter. It takes a little longer for the med to go in but is worth the time to reduce the pain. Has anyone ever heard of this? I am having it done tomorrow so I will let you know what I think!

Pam

[Dianne]

They are really very tiny and work well for many however they really hurt me but I've never been sure why. I also have trouble with an IV the whole time it's in so I've wondered if maybe I have a problem with plastic. But definitely try it! I finally settled on a pediatric latex catheter # 8 and that works the best for me but it's an individual thing. Good luck!

[momw/ic]

I had my DMSO today with my new uro and they used a small infant size feeding tube instead of a catheter. I didn't feel a thing when they put it in! It was wonderful! Now I am sort of flaring but I usually do for a day or so before I get better. Anyway, just wanted you to know that if you are still having instill with a traditional catheter - DON'T! Insist that your doc use something else because it is not necessary to suffer. My old uro used an adult size catheter and no numbing gel - I was too scared to insist but now I know better!

Pam

[Kathi]

Try sitting on an ice pack. It always helped me after an instill. Kathi jester

[Leaping Frog]

Great idea for the feeding tube. I use a brand of caths called "Low Fric". They are self lubing and they work pretty well, too.