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****I want to go back to work, but am afraid I will get fired for spending too much time urinating in bathroom. Any comments?
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mike588 Marky_Mark
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learn how to self cath and that way it will be 2-3 hours if not more. use hydrophylic ones so you dont pick up infections.
hank1953 mike588
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Self cathing only helps if he had urinary retention. If he has OAB, it won't help.
mike588 hank1953
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Hank
In my case if my bladder is getting too full i can pee smaller volumes, so requires more frequent visits. you dont know whether he has OAB. i know from experience when it gets like that and i do self cath i can relax for hours. peeing every 20 minutes could also be a symptom of UTI right?
hank1953 mike588
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Yes Mike. There are many reasons for peeing too frequently. Retention is one, due to bladder overflow. This can be helped with self cathing. OAB is another. UTI and bladder stones are also possible. Hank
timothy81571 Marky_Mark
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Ask them. They may encourage you to get something done to fix the issue.
Marky_Mark timothy81571
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Thanks Timothy. I am not working yet, but thanks. Great information Timothy.
lester90053 Marky_Mark
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There are drugs available to lessen the problem or you can wear a foley catheter on the job or both.
Marky_Mark lester90053
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Thanks so much Lester. This is such a great answer for me.
lester90053 Marky_Mark
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I did this when I had your problem. It gives you more privacy and no one in your office will know your condition.
ramblin Marky_Mark
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If you are in the US, employers are required to attempt accommodation for medical conditions, but you must tell them and provide proof from your physician. I started having retention events about 1 1/2 years ago and after my first visit to the ER, asked my URO for a CIC prescription. He connected me with a mail order delivery service (the pilot ad you see a lot). I get 60 catheters a month - my cost is $1.00 per catheter through my insurance (list price $10.00 per catheter). I have never needed that many, but when my usage rate was moving up to 60 per month, I got a urolift. I have not needed to cath since, although I have sometimes done so for convenience.
As to time, once you have practiced the procedure, a CIC should not take more than 5 minutes from zipper to zipper. I keep some and some wipes in my desk, and my supervisor is aware.
Marky_Mark ramblin
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Wow. This information is awesome. If I can do this, I can work in an office. Thanks so much. I will talk to my URO. I might follow up for some more information.