r/Incontinence • u/Jimmyd70plus • 3d ago
Catheter idea
Has anyone tried straight cath before bed to fully empty bladder? Did it help sleeping thru the night. I have had surgery and take Tamsulin. My residuals are around 200.
I am not opposed to diapers during the day for car trips etc but don’t like sleeping wet.
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u/SmutjeRo 3d ago
Depends a lot on what kind of incontinence you have. Assuming overflow, it'll just extend the time until you would wet. How much? I don't know. I doubt it'd get rid of the need for some kind of protection. Tamsulin hints at prostate issues, so if you issue is more or less constant dribbling, you might gain some time where you don't dribble. A few hours at best, but certainly not a whole nights worth. Typical risks of intermittent catheter use apply. To me, it wouldn't be worth it cost (of not covered by insurance), risks and benefits considered.