Have you tried NextDoor? I often see both ads for caregivers and caregivers looking for jobs there.
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Was a C&S ever done to determine which antibiotic was appropriate vs. just throwing common urinary tract antibiotics at your symptoms? (KLD) -
No, that is not required. (KLD) -
It is advisable to change an indwelling catheter PRIOR to collecting your urine for culture and sensitivity, so you are indeed culturing the urine and not the biofilm on the surface of the catheter.
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I have no experience with the use of lithium in any form for neuropathic pain, and there is not a lot about it in the research literature except with animals, and this study: https://www.nature.com/articles/sc2011126
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Is this your blog? If so, you probably should include the URL. Could not find it on Google.
Your previous post was removed due to spam content, and it doesn't appear from your profile that you have a SCI or are a caregiver for a person with a SCI. This response was moved from a thread that...Last edited by SCI-Nurse; 27 Jan 2022, 2:50 AM.Leave a comment:
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You may want to use the search feature here to find many previous discussions about elective colostomy for people with SCI/D. (KLD) -
Gall bladder stones can definitely cause AD, as can inflammation or infection of the gall bladder. Suspect you may have AD from this. Is your AD worse after a meal, especially one with a significant amount of fat? You may need to have your gall bladder removed.
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8% of cases of AD are related to the bowel. 90% are related to the urinary tract. What is your normal systolic blood pressure? When did you last have a good BM? What are you doing to manage your constipation? What AD signs and symptoms are you having other than the blood pressure elevation?
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But that will not get it into the target area of the bladder itself. (KLD) -
I've no experience with these. Of course you must still have a prescription from a USA provider to legally import prescription drugs into the USA from another country.
Have you also looked at the new Mark Cuban pharmacy? Limited drugs, but the prices are good.
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You should insert the catheter fully, drain the bladder of urine, then (without moving the catheter's position), insert the irrigation syringe into the catheter's drain port, instill the solution, and remove the catheter and syringe as a unit.
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B&O suppositories are only recommended for short term use (up to a week). Be careful with long-term/regular use of lidocaine, as this can be systemically absorbed and effect your heart. (KLD)Last edited by SCI-Nurse; 26 Jan 2022, 3:23 PM. -
Tegretol is a brand name for Carbamazepine. It is another anti-seizure drug sometimes used for neuropathic pain. Unfortunately it has some potentially serious side effects, so you must be carefully monitored when taking it by a physician or provider knowledgeable in this. One of the most serious is... -
Have you tried medicinal marijuana? Tegretol? (KLD) -
I have never seen any evidence that turning the catheter does anything...in fact there is good evidence that over manipulation of indwelling catheters increases the risk of infection. Never taught anyone to turn it. Who told you you need to do that? (KLD)Leave a comment:
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Previous discussion of the 1st generation Phoenix luggage by 2drwhofans: https://www.carecure.net/forum/sci-c...37#post2579437
You've probably seen this already: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXMmCZkZJbs
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Dermalid, Lidoderm, and Ztildo are prescription 5% lidocaine patchs used for neuropathic pain. They are are also available OTC in the USA. (KLD) -
A neurourologist is a urologist who specializes in neurogenic bladder problems; has had special training in that area. I'm sorry I don't know a good one in the SLO area; but do at UCLA or UCSD.
You may be doing dig stim too high in the rectum. It really should be limited to the anal sphincter...
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