Guest guest Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Having one tomorrow ... any tips or advice? It sounds like an unpleasant experience. thank you Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 I think the thought of having it done was actually worse than the test itself :-). Best advice is to try to relax. Good luck! Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Urodynamic study Having one tomorrow ... any tips or advice? It sounds like an unpleasant experience. thank you Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 It's not as bad as it sounds. I've had at least five done and although any time you have a procedure or test done it's not fun or something you look forward to, you do it, get over it and move on to the next issue. I never thought of it as painful, just something I never would choose to do if I didn't need it completed. Kathy Urodynamic study Having one tomorrow ... any tips or advice? It sounds like an unpleasant experience. thank you Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 I have had multiple studies done. It was more uncomfortable than anything. The more you can relax the easier it will go. To: tetheredspinalcord From: patientperspective@... Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 15:21:42 +0000 Subject: Urodynamic study Having one tomorrow ... any tips or advice? It sounds like an unpleasant experience. thank you Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Kathy, Sue and , thank you for easing my mind a little. My mother had one of these about 20 years ago and she said it was the worst day of her life. I think they've changed the procedure since then, however thanks Margaret > > > I have had multiple studies done. It was more uncomfortable than anything. The more you can relax the easier it will go. > > > > > > To: tetheredspinalcord > From: patientperspective@... > Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 15:21:42 +0000 > Subject: Urodynamic study > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Having one tomorrow ... any tips or advice? It sounds like an unpleasant experience. > > > > thank you > > Margaret > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 it was actually pretty miserable! the catheter Really hurt, I guess I am just too small... and now I am still cramping and bleeding when I pee. And I feel like I have to pee really often now. Its going to be a long night! > > > > > > I have had multiple studies done. It was more uncomfortable than anything. The more you can relax the easier it will go. > > > > > > > > > > > > To: tetheredspinalcord > > From: patientperspective@ > > Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 15:21:42 +0000 > > Subject: Urodynamic study > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Having one tomorrow ... any tips or advice? It sounds like an unpleasant experience. > > > > > > > > thank you > > > > Margaret > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 sorry it was so bad :-(   keep flushing with fluids and try some tylenol or motrin for the discomfort. Do you know how the results turned out?  Subject: Re: Urodynamic study To: tetheredspinalcord Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2011, 6:53 PM  it was actually pretty miserable! the catheter Really hurt, I guess I am just too small... and now I am still cramping and bleeding when I pee. And I feel like I have to pee really often now. Its going to be a long night! > > > > > > I have had multiple studies done. It was more uncomfortable than anything. The more you can relax the easier it will go. > > > > > > > > > > > > To: tetheredspinalcord > > From: patientperspective@ > > Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 15:21:42 +0000 > > Subject: Urodynamic study > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Having one tomorrow ... any tips or advice? It sounds like an unpleasant experience. > > > > > > > > thank you > > > > Margaret > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 The urologist said that there wasn't really much instability, which I think he said surprised him a little. He said there is a lot of pressure in my bladder which makes me feel I have to void when there isn't much volume. I also void more than I intake -- the lady that did the actual test noticed it too --and I think the pressure may also be the reason for that, but I'm not sure?? I forgot ask. I feel like the pressure of the flow of my urine is making it hard for the bleeding to stop, i seem to bleed more after voiding a larger amount, as though it is perhaps putting too much stress on the irritated tissue or something. ouch! thank you for your empathetic words, Margare > > > > > > > > > I have had multiple studies done. It was more uncomfortable than anything. The more you can relax the easier it will go. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To: tetheredspinalcord > > > From: patientperspective@ > > > Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 15:21:42 +0000 > > > Subject: Urodynamic study > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Having one tomorrow ... any tips or advice? It sounds like an unpleasant experience. > > > > > > > > > > > > thank you > > > > > > Margaret > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Hi, How can you put out more than you take in? I've never heard of this, unless the fluid is coming from somewhere else besides oral intake? Did they send your urine for examination/tests? Also - When he mentioned the pressure, did he say anything about reflux or the possibility of it occurring due to the high pressure? If you are still uncomfortable tomorrow, I would call your urologist's office and ask for a script for bladder spasms and possibly something for the pain. Heat may also help. I get spasms and they make me curl up into a ball when extreme (although since I had the botox injections in the bladder in November, I haven't had extreme spasms until the past two weeks). Heat really helps ... I made baffled, rice microwavable heating bags a few years ago and they're a life saver. Something about the weight and heat. I also have sand filled medical heating pads that you put in hot water - these feel great too. Hot showers and as someone else mentioned, plenty of fluids. Hope you're feeling better. Kathy Urodynamic study > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Having one tomorrow ... any tips or advice? It sounds like an unpleasant experience. > > > > > > > > > > > > thank you > > > > > > Margaret > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 I think alot of it depends on who does it. The woman that done mine was very careful, used smaller tubing because I am very small, and explained everything she was doing. That made it easier thoughout the process. I didn't cramp or bleed afterward, maybe you should call your doctor if it continues. To: tetheredspinalcord From: patientperspective@... Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 22:53:41 +0000 Subject: Re: Urodynamic study it was actually pretty miserable! the catheter Really hurt, I guess I am just too small... and now I am still cramping and bleeding when I pee. And I feel like I have to pee really often now. Its going to be a long night! > > > > > > I have had multiple studies done. It was more uncomfortable than anything. The more you can relax the easier it will go. > > > > > > > > > > > > To: tetheredspinalcord > > From: patientperspective@ > > Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 15:21:42 +0000 > > Subject: Urodynamic study > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Having one tomorrow ... any tips or advice? It sounds like an unpleasant experience. > > > > > > > > thank you > > > > Margaret > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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