I’m a fairly healthy male 62 years of
age. I was diagnosed with BPH and required
a TURP, during testing my Urologist also
noted that my bladder was very large and
distended (well over 1400 ML). He stated
because of my bladder condition that I may
require self-catheterization post TURP. I
had the TURP and 4 days after the catheter
was removed. However, after several hours
I was not emptying my bladder and had to
have a the catheter for another week as
they thought possibly swelling from the
TURP may be the cause for the retention.
It comes out tomorow 5/18/07. I’m
concerned that because of my large
distended bladder that the retention may
be due to a flaccid bladder. I dread
having to self catheter, but may have no
other option.
My question is; has anyone heard or used a
drug called Bethanechol? Supposedly
it’s use is for Nonobstructive urinary
retention and retention due to neurogenic
bladder. Supposedly it will treat and
prevent bladder dysfunction caused by
phenothiazines; diagnosis of flaccid or
atonic neurogenic bladder.
Also, for those having to perform self
catheterization, is/are there a
recommended or better or less
discomforting type of catheter to use?
