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Indwelling Foley Catheter Clogging May 18, 2014 11:31:37 GMT -8

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Post by jay on May 18, 2014 11:31:37 GMT -8

Hi,
I'm new here and I'm a C4/5 Quad
I've been a Quad for 26 years.
My problem is catheter keeps clogging. I have o irrigate two or three times a day and this just started two weeks ago.
Does anyone irrigate with a solution like saline,vinegar,beidine,etc.
I really appreciate any info.
Thanks

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Indwelling Foley Catheter Clogging May 18, 2014 11:44:04 GMT -8

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Post by Lαrα on May 18, 2014 11:44:04 GMT -8

Hey there jay, welcome to the forum....although you have been with us some time

Give me a few mins because one of our members using a solution that has helped him stay UTI free for years...Il find the thread and be back with a link

Edited to add the link: www.inspiredsciforum.com/thread/413/puracyn-vetericyn-eliminate-prevent-utis?page=1

Its definitely worth a consideration, take a read and see what you think jay

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Indwelling Foley Catheter Clogging May 18, 2014 13:02:04 GMT -8

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Post by Millard on May 18, 2014 13:02:04 GMT -8

May 18, 2014 11:31:37 GMT -8 jay said:

Hi,
I'm new here and I'm a C4/5 Quad
I've been a Quad for 26 years.
My problem is catheter keeps clogging. I have o irrigate two or three times a day and this just started two weeks ago.
Does anyone irrigate with a solution like saline,vinegar,beidine,etc.
I really appreciate any info.
Thanks

Hello Jay,

I CIC so I have no need to irrigate. I do inject 20 ml of Vetericyn VF 3 times a week into my bladder since August, 2010 and have not and uti since then. I still have some sediment which proves to be no problem as it is easily expelled when I cath. Around 1972, I had the supra pubic removed and for many years, I foolishly voided rather than CIC.

Good luck and feel free to ask any questions.

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Indwelling Foley Catheter Clogging May 22, 2014 3:41:08 GMT -8

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Post by Lαrα on May 22, 2014 3:41:08 GMT -8

jay no i intermittent catheter so this isnt an issue for me, fortunately.

Here is a link to a factsheet which tells you all about Veterycin VF3 which Millard finds very useful Maybe this help reduce sediments? Veterycin VF3 factsheet

Here is a link that gives some info on catheters that clog due to encrusting: Encrusting catheter issues

I did read somewhere that a change of meds can contribute also?

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jay New Member Posts: 12 Post Likes Received: 8 Date Joined: August 2013 Injury: C 4/5 Quad Date Injured: Jan.01,1987 Member is: Offline Send PM	Indwelling Foley Catheter Clogging May 22, 2014 9:58:34 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jay on May 22, 2014 9:58:34 GMT -8 Lara, Thank you, I really appreciate all the help! Jay
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Indwelling Foley Catheter Clogging

Post by jay on May 18, 2014 11:31:37 GMT -8

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Post by jay on May 20, 2014 8:32:07 GMT -8

Post by Lαrα on May 22, 2014 3:41:08 GMT -8

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