URETHRAL DILATATION! Afraid of PAIN. Help me guys, please.
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Hi guys, I'm 24 years old and brazilian.
First of all, I want to apologize because I've a very bad english.
The reason I'm writing here is because there aren't many information about URETHRAL STRICTION and DILATATION in portuguese, otherwise I wouldn't be here bothering you guys with this small question.
I'm very afraid of urethral dilatation, the doctor said it's not painfull, but they use to lie, so I'm very afraid.
1. Does it really HURT/BURN?
2. Sometimes is it enough to do just 1 dilatation to get better?
3. Is there any hint to reduce the pain?
I've a stricture near the sphincter, I'm very afraid of pain, guys!
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Help please.
Thanks!!!
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david60128 PeterInPain
Posted
My stricture is near the Sphintre as well and I have had several dilation operations. They only hurt or burn the first time you pass water after the operation.
If you are going to dilate yourself using a ISD catheter, that is easy to get used to and it is NOT painful.
Good luck.
PeterInPain
Posted
I wanted so bad to do urethrotomy, but my doctor said he is NOT doing it because the scricture is very close to the sphincter and if in the OP something goes wrong it might affect it's regular function and I wouldn't be able to control my pee anymore!!!
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I don't know what to do.
Should I search a doctor to do the URETHROPLASTY or just start with the regular DILATATIONS?
Thankx again, people!!
david60128 PeterInPain
Posted
You can try self dilation to see if that will slowly open up the stricture.
BenTheChamp PeterInPain
Posted
To reduce pain have strong pain killers. They help a lot. Usually 1 dilatation is enough for mild strictures.
All the best!