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Mar 27, 2014 15:24:44 GMT -8 DJ said:

It's important that they're comfortable Knight, if what you currently have works, I'd say stick with it

I'm hoping to get my supplier to switch to Cure catheters. The Coloplast ones hurt.

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Mar 27, 2014 16:20:08 GMT -8 Knight said:

Mar 27, 2014 15:24:44 GMT -8 DJ said:

It's important that they're comfortable Knight, if what you currently have works, I'd say stick with it

I'm hoping to get my supplier to switch to Cure catheters. The Coloplast ones hurt.

Have you tried these catheters yet Knight? You want to be certain that they will be a better option for you..

Hve you tried the numbing gel yet? Also you said that you were going to be more careful...do it slowly. It helps me to lie back a little...i dont use a mirror but i position my index finger on my clitoris and guide the catheter just below here.
It tends to slide it nice and slowly then.

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Mar 27, 2014 22:54:13 GMT -8 Lαrα said:

Mar 27, 2014 16:20:08 GMT -8 Knight said:

I'm hoping to get my supplier to switch to Cure catheters. The Coloplast ones hurt.

Have you tried these catheters yet Knight? You want to be certain that they will be a better option for you..

Hve you tried the numbing gel yet? Also you said that you were going to be more careful...do it slowly. It helps me to lie back a little...i dont use a mirror but i position my index finger on my clitoris and guide the catheter just below here.
It tends to slide it nice and slowly then.

I would love nothing more than to have closed system and/or pre-lubed catheters, and just cath on my bed instead of the toilet, but Medicaid is evil and doesn't like to pay for supplies. It took me a year to get them to pay for more than 4 straight caths per month! The only reason they approved the 150/month was because I had 8 UTIs in one year, and passed 3 kidney stones in a week.

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Coloplast Speedicath Apr 4, 2014 22:41:38 GMT -8

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Mar 28, 2014 12:43:30 GMT -8 Knight said:

Mar 27, 2014 22:54:13 GMT -8 Lαrα said:

Have you tried these catheters yet Knight? You want to be certain that they will be a better option for you..

Hve you tried the numbing gel yet? Also you said that you were going to be more careful...do it slowly. It helps me to lie back a little...i dont use a mirror but i position my index finger on my clitoris and guide the catheter just below here.
It tends to slide it nice and slowly then.

I would love nothing more than to have closed system and/or pre-lubed catheters, and just cath on my bed instead of the toilet, but Medicaid is evil and doesn't like to pay for supplies. It took me a year to get them to pay for more than 4 straight caths per month! The only reason they approved the 150/month was because I had 8 UTIs in one year, and passed 3 kidney stones in a week.

Knight....i think its disgusting how these insurance companies make you fight and struggle for assistance....

I cant self catheter over the toilet, i have real issue trying to so the hospital bed is a god send.

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Coloplast Speedicath Apr 5, 2014 15:03:34 GMT -8

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Apr 4, 2014 19:31:47 GMT -8 wavewolf said:

I am not cathing at this point, and looks as if I'd better try to keep it this way! My incontinence expense runs $200-300/month for pads, diapers, gloves, wipes, lotions, laundry (hahahaha), none of which is covered by Medicare.

I'm so sorry your paying out like this, but do understand, my private insurance pays for my catheters, but no diapers, gloves, wipes, lotions either.

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Coloplast Speedicath Apr 5, 2014 16:55:30 GMT -8

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Post by sherry on Apr 5, 2014 16:55:30 GMT -8

It just blows my mind of such different private insurance coverages and health systems. Yes, I believe we pay way too much provincial taxes here in Quebec and our private insurance is pricey (especially when I took zero meds prior to my accident). Now I take about 150$ of meds per month, then I have my incontinence pads, pull-ups, PK's, wipes, gloves ... At first my insurance would pay up to 10 000$ in a person's lifetime (At 46 years of age, I figured that in about 2-3 years I would have blown my limit, but they have modified that and there is no limit).

Although we also have our local community centres who have a urinary program where, once you qualify, they pay you two yearly instalments once you provide your bills.
I was using the speedy cath until I switched for Foley catheters during the day. This move saved my sanity and quality of life.

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Coloplast Speedicath Apr 7, 2014 0:12:36 GMT -8

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It is crazy with all this coming down to money...i know ive made the comment earlier but normal bodily functions are the least one should be able to expect from life
Its a right that we normally wouldnt have to think about...its taken for granted by most because its never an issue.

I feel its so wrong then that it has to cost SCI people their own money just so they can have assistance with this bodily function.
At the very least people should be offered the very best assistance that is available..and without hassle or question...

It does annoy me!

sherry..im pleased you have found the move to speedicath a good one...i do feel they offer the best option

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Post by peacewillcome on May 10, 2014 11:57:08 GMT -8

I really like the speedicath and they always send samples, they have a great compact model. Mine are covered by insurance
I find the stiffness a little easier to use due to my hand issues.
none of my wipes, pads , lube etc covered by insurance so i actually saved when i switched to the prelube and have had less uti since it is so simple and clean. I agree that for people,that need them they should be provided. It is only because i have private insurance that they are covered.

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I have been switched to the Speedicath Compact for over a month now, and next month, I will be able to get the Speedicath Compact Plus (which is 20mm longer than the Compact), which is what my prescription is written for, because I will be switched over to Medicare, which allows me to order from an out-of-state supplier. The supplier I had to go through because of the State Insurance (Medicaid) I was on does not carry the Compact Plus, only the Compact (which is only 70mm long). I am still nervous about the switch, because I'm worried about how much Medicare is going to cover. The price of these catheters is outrageous, but they are my saviors from UTI's!

Anyways, I thought I would show you guys how much a month's supply (180 catheters/6 boxes) costs.

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Coloplast Speedicath Jan 15, 2015 14:39:31 GMT -8

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Jan 15, 2015 9:45:46 GMT -8 Knight said:

Jan 15, 2015 4:21:52 GMT -8 DJ said:

Wow that's a lot Knight, is any of that amount covered in any way?

Oh, yes. On the right side, it shows my co-pay ($0.00). My insurance covers all of it.

Ah I didn't notice that, that's great Knight I'm glad to hear that it's all going well!

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