Self-catherization and penile pain

[orient8195]

I've been self-catherizing now for almost a month. I am getting 'positional' pain in my penis.(ex. If I bend over or lay on my left side, it hurts. It sometimes hurts when I sit on a soft couch, as well.) I'm wondering it this is caused by some accidental irritation of the urethra. I'm also wondering if anyone out there has had a similiar problem and how I can stop this. It's a MAJOR discomfort that I am praying will go away. My urologist had no answer for this. Thanks

[rmprdl1964]

Hi,

When I first started to self cath. I too experienced some discomfort after catheterization. Over time I got used to it.

One thing that you might want to try is to ask your doctor for a prescription of Xylocain Jelly (2%) or cream (5%). Apply it to the catheter and squirt some of it down the urethra. Cleanliness is a must to avoid infections. The Xylocain some what numbs the urethra.

A fair amount of lubrication might also make things easier. Avoid applying too much pressure onto the catheter while inserting it into the penis and past the prostate. Appearently I did this causing a fistula between my prostate and rectum. Because of that I now have a suprapubic catheter, and I very much wish that I could go back to self catheterization. It is very unlikely that I will be able to do so.

All the best,

Ron

[Dr J Singh]

Hello,
It looks like trauma to the penis while self catheterization. Application of warm compresses and oral antiinflammatories like ibuprofen/acetaminophen are also helpful. If the symptoms are severe then it will be best to consult a urologist.

Hope it helps. Take care and regards.