Caths and sounds, anyone tell their doctor they are playing with them?

My urine tested poss for blood, had cat scan and scope. Doctor said every thing looks OK. have to have urine tested every 6 months. My wife wants me to tell the Doctor that I use caths and sounds. does anyone tell there urologist or gyn that they use them.

My urine came up poss for blood 10-15 years ago my gp put me on an antibotic for a short time never refured me to a uroligist or orderd tests outher than a urine sample and no i have not told my dr,s about my cath play but probably should i suspect an admision like that would put me in a shrinks office

I disagree hometool. Doctors have seen everything and I think that your doctor would probably appreciate your admission as to this topic intocathsfr18. I just posted on another board saying that doctors don't really need to know about medfet, but when there's a possibility that something you're doing is hurting yourself then you should probably tell your doctor that there's a possibility you may have done something incorrectly when inserting a catheter or whatever the case. I don't think that they would sent you to a shrink, they may be unfamiliar with medplay, but they probably wouldn't react badly. Plus, your health is what your doctor has in mind, so he might be able to give you tips as to how to play safer or maybe what you're doing wrong. And even if it turns out to be unrelated, it's still not a bad thing that he knows. Hope you're feeling better soon either way though!

It's gonna be an individual issue, as to how your doc may think if u admit you've been playing with your urethra, stickin things in there. Some might be open to it an understand..others may shoo u out the door. I know... i mentioned it to a nurse friend many years ago, as she had worked in a urologists offuice and seemed to be open to those issues, and when I mentioned it, she immediately clammed up, and really didn't talk to me anymore... felt bad. However, others ARE more open to it, esp in larger cities, like SF.

Normally i'm not tell, but i have some trouble mayby then i could say something.

My DR knows I use them for medical purposes but does not know how much I enjoy the sensations or that I cum with them inserted.... TMI in my opinion.

My doctor does not know that i use catheter's or take enema's i think that is up to me to tell him if i want to

This is not something that needs to be discussed with a doctor unless there is a direct connection with a problem that is being treated. I do not tell my semi-kink friendly primary physician such things.

Speed

I have had to be catheterized twice in my life, both resulted in urinary tract infections. On of these landed me in the hospital on IV antibiotics. Both catheterizations were done by very skilled medical professionals, one an ICU nurse and one an ER nurse. I was told by a urologist to never undergo any urethral procedure without antibiotics first. Entering the urethra is risky under the best of circumstances. One can be scarred very easily in that area and UTIs can become Pyelonephritis as it did in me and cause long term kidney damage or death.

Be careful out there people some of these fun and games can land you on a marble slab.

The results of attempting to follow a sterile procedure in performing a catheterization can be a UTI. The suggested procedure is so awkward as to make it very likely that the field will be contaminated. I was taught a much simpler process - clean field. There is much less manipulation and fiddling around and as a consequence, much less chance of creating a UTI. Now I dealt mostly with patients who wore a catheter at all times account spinal injury or disease such as multiple sclerosis. When we adapted the clean technique, though, the rate of UTIs for our clients went way down.

Speed

I would only make an admission of fetishes or using catheters or other instruments to a "kink friendly" physician, NOT your regular physician if at all possible.

Kink friendly physicians can usually be found through S&M groups. In NY a few advertise in Prometheus Magazine from TES.

I had played with Pratts originally, but wasn't that impressed. When I had my bladder scoped, my urologist had to use a couple Van Buren sounds to open me up first. I then googled, got some Van Burens and fell in love with them.

On a follow up visit I did tell my urologist that I got a set of Van Burens. He shook his head and said I should not have bought them. I told him I used them and liked them. He then said, well, if you insist on using them, I should explain the right way.

On a further follow up he asked if I was using them. He shook his head and said that I must be using them correctly because everything looks good. My urine flow volume is better than a 20 year old.

I had regular bladder infections prior to the use of the Van Burens but none since.

What way do you use them. Please share with us.

IMO, if your fetish play causes health symptoms, your doctor NEEDS TO KNOW! This is the only way your doctor can accurately treat you.

If the doctor can't accept your lifestyle, find another doctor. Please note that advice on safety is NOT a lack of acceptance.

I would like my doctor to give me a scope I heard it feels so erotic and then some told me not to cuz it hurts big time but I would get my own feeling about it ...

I'm about to ask my doctor for a prescription for catheters. I have an enlarged prostate and meds. seem to work in a funny way, (sometimes). I really don't like taking meds. everyday but its becoming a way of life. I'm going to end up getting catheterized in a hospital at some point late some night. I would rather avoid this and just have them on hand or better yet I would like to use them as often as I can to help prevent a slow stream. I'm wonder how this may play out?

I'm going to end up getting catheterized in a hospital at some point late some night. I would like to use them as often as I can to help prevent a slow scream. I'm wonder how this may play out?

You will probably have a slow scream from a UTI resulting from playing with catheters too often and will still end up in a hospital late some night. 😁

My husband was catheterized for urine collection for three days after his lumbar surgery. He could not empty his bladder. Each time he would urinate the nurse would check to find out if his bladder was empty. I can't recall the name but it was something that was moved over his bladder area. Like a sonic test? Any way he had to have a catheter inserted. Looked like a fire hose to me! He was a trooper as the nurse did what she had to do. After three days everything was back to normal and the catheter was removed. My husband was not quite normal because he now had a fungal infection on the head of his penis. The skin near the lower area was peeled off and bleeding and tangled in his pubic hair. He had his own room and the nurse came in a couple times a day to help him clean up. He was released after nine days and had to bring that infection home with him and cure it at home. First thing I did was to cut all of his pubic hair off to assure he was not all tangled up. Next we had to figure out a way to keep the head of his penis from rubbing on his under ware. That was simple! He walked around without underwear! Now I do know that to attain the impossible one must first attempt the absurd.! The impossible was to keep his penis from ding donging as he walked. That's the back and forth motion like a pendulum as you fellas walk! Now, I have to applaud his creativity! He asked for some of my knitting yarn. He made a sling from his neck to his penis. He used some toilet paper as a sling. That contraption held his penis up and disallowed all swinging. No more SDS! Swinging Dick Syndrome! He could not wear his underwear at night to keep things secure because his noodle was catching in the I gotta a go pee area. I said, I know what! He said, what do you mean? I went to my undies drawer and brought out three pairs of brand new, a little to large for me WOMENS WHITE PANTIES! He said, WTF, I'll try anything once! I had him look in the mirror as I slapped his fanny. I said, Baby I like that hairless look in those lace white panties! He wore them every night and at times during the day he kept them on. Truthfully folks, I think he likes them!

Anyway, we finally whipped that infection. I'd say be very careful with what you play with or insert into your body. Being in a hospital one would think the possibility of getting an infection is low but it's not. You don't want to go through what my husband went through! Unless perhaps you feel like removing your pubic hair and wearing lace white panties!

That sounds absolutely awful, @GyneDoll . Glad it cleared up and I hope your husband is recovering well from his surgeries.

I had to have a catheter for urine retention after surgery in the spring and ended up with a urinary tract infection. Not fun.

Gwen, it sounded like you got some pleasure out of your hubby's situation! You rascal! Seriously, I hope and pray that he does a full recovery from his ordeal and you guys get back to your kinky lifestyle. He is an excellent photographer.

My urologist gave me a prescription for or to help me with my over active bladder. I tried it for about a week, way too many side effects, so I called, he told me to report back in a week, told his nurse what was happening. She relayed the message to him, I got another different medication to treat my over active bladder. That one also produced many of the same side effects. So I was prescribed Myrbetriq which was super expensive and my insurance wouldn't cover. I told the nurse who I checked in with that I had a cheaper and while it is somewhat risky that I was going to try using a catheter to stop or help my over active bladder. She said she would tell the Dr. So I am sure he knows. I will see him in a few weeks. I am sure he will have some words of wisdom for me.

I have tried a catheter and it works so far for me. Now he knows about my use, it is not playing, it is necessary to keep me from peeing my pants some days.

I do actually like the feel of the catheter in me, gives me nice feeling. So I get a two fer, a tad of stimulation and a useful end to a problem. I can wear it for a day or two, take it out for a few hours and put another one in later so I don't have a problem. I can even masturbate with my catheter in also. So that part of using a catheter is play as far as I am concerned.

I have not told my physician that I sound. However, a few years back I forgot I had a Dr's appointment the next morning and I played with my sounds. My doctor always wants a urine sample so I provided one. They detected trace amounts of blood and my doctor was concerned. He told me to return in 10 days for another urine test and everything was fine.

Maybe I should have confessed then and there. But he's an old school doctor and probably would have scolded me.

Im in my 60s now and have a young doctor. Maybe I should tell him? I don't know.

You do realize that if your Doctor put info in your file that you use Catheters and your insurance may not cover your cost if there is a problem ..I had a friend who went to a doctor for pain in his chest and a few days later he went to the hospital His insurance refused to pay for his open heart surgery due to his doctor told him to go and he did not..So keep quiet about your health. I was on a grand jury a few years ago every thing you say is recorded by Doctors,911, Ambulance, Par-medics,Cops and we used it against them so be very careful …..

Be careful what you disclose to your doctor; patient disclosures involving risky behavior are added to your electronic file. Since it's electronic, the file follows you - typically these records are shared within the clinic AND your health insurer.

Further, just by reading medical studies and free answers on the web, urethral kink gets the user referred for psych evaluation (and remains on file). Enemas are so frowned upon that I wouldn't be surprised if it gets listed as a significant risk.

I saw a similar response from another user along the line: I only answer the question being asked.

On the topic of blood in urine, why don't you run you own test? Where I live, I can do a lab walk-in for urine analysis (or any other lab test), pay for it and get the result privately - i.e not on file. A urine analysis runs about 7-8$, uroculture about 10-12$ (and includes antibiogram if needed). Conversely, just going to a specialist to have the tests prescribed is about 100$ (or you wait 3-4 weeks).... So for me, makes sense to have the test results ready when the consultation happens. Plus no way I'm waiting 4 weeks if I suspect hematuria or infection... Just my 2c...

Some wise words here. My GPs surgery have been pressing me for several years to allow my medical file to be shared with "other health professionals" No fucking way! Next thing you know my car / home insurance increase & who only knows what else? Once the electronic Genie is out of the bottle that's it & who knows where your personal info would end up?