Found a new super comfortable catheter

I thought other catheters I tried were comfortable until I tried the Dover 100% sillicone foley. Insertion was an absolute breeze and I've been wearing it for the past 2 hours and I can't even feel it! I ordered a 16fr and 18 fr just to try them out. I normally use 16fr but have been getting bladder spasms lately and wanted to try a bit larger size so the first one I tried was the 18fr and so far no spasms 😃 I'm going to try the 16 fr next time and see if it was the size that cured the spasms. Either way I'm a happy camper!

I've been using the Rochester Medical 100% silicone Foley for many years. Insertion is a breeze and i have no irritation from them. I usually leave it in for 3days to a week at a time using a belly bag. I had the same problem with bladder spasms and leakage until I went to a 20fr. I've been cathing for many years and still enjoy it. Just keep it sterile and clean.

Well I got a chance to try the 16fr Dover and it seems like the bladder spasms are gone and there's very little burning after removal unlike all of the latex foleys i've used in the past.

Do you have any explanation for the increased comfort of the silicone catheters? Apparently the size does not matter in this case...

So far I just tried latex Foley catheters with different amounts of sterile lube (11 ml, 20 ml). I found out that the excessive use of lube reduces burning and discomfort to a great deal. I tried CH14 to CH20 and although I don't have big experience with catheters, CH20 and 20 ml of lube gave the best results so far.

I assume that the reduced friction plays an important role for the post-catheterization period.

Since I've never seen one unpacked: are Silicone catheters even more slick than latex catheters? If yes, I'll try one as well!

I believe it's simply less friction. The silicone catheters seem to be smoother compared to the latex catheters. They're significantly more comfortable not only on insertion but extended wearing as well. I'd highly recommend you try the Dover 100% silicone ones, they seem to be the most flexible and most comfortable of all of the silicone catheters I've tried.

Thanks for the answer and confirmation! I am ready to order...

Do you recommend the same size as for latex catheters? Usually I prefer CH18 and CH20 - should I start with CH18 silicone catheter, too?

The silicon catheter than a latex catheter

I am obstinate, and there is stimulation. How about all of you?

When I use it for a long time, I am a silicon catheter. For prevention of infection.

If you you switch from latex to silicone catheters you stay with the same size

HI!

Thanks for the tip to try the Dover. I'll check it soon!

My most comfortable catheter was a Dahlhausen 20Fr... It was softer than a latex one! It was a dream to wear it for 3 days... I taught they were more rigid than latex ones... well ,not in every case!

Than I tried the 22Fr size, that was much more rigid, so I recommend only the 20Fr size for maximum of that manufacturer.