Dressing for easy urination

[nunhead_man]

Up to now and since diagnosis, I have been wearing elasticated waist trousers that are easy for my carer to pull up and down (I'm arm onset).

I'm now losing my mobility and it would be good if I could use a urine bottle to collect my pee whilst I'm sitting down.

Do any of the panel have fashion tips?

[matthew55]

I have never been happier since I have had my catheter fitted 😁🤗🌞😎xx

[nunhead_man]

Hi Matthew

I'm presently continent and do not really want to go to a catheter until I have to and my consultant won't let me have a supra pubic catheter fitted until I get much worse and have a gut port fitted at the same time.

[matthew55]

You're a lucky man. I was sick and tired of getting up to pee five or six times a night. I fill a 2 litre bag every night and I'm still continent. 😉🤗😁😎xx

[Rosemary6NT]

"Penis envy" is something I never thought I would have had until struck with ALS. Getting my other half up 3 times a night to transfer to commode/loo is fast becoming an unbearable chore for us both! I have been discouraged from having a catheter because of possible UTI's

[Suefromwakey]

Hello Nunhead man................Albert only wears shorts, no undies, he's been on a P bottle for about 18 months now.................he buys the ones from M&S, the nice jogger type - wide leg about £15 a pair.................3 colours

Fran Cotton also does a long leg jogger with fly so he has them for when he gets out anywhere................he doesnt wear undies with these either

The bottles have been a godsend to him

Sue

[matthew55]

I have had my catheter for a while and so far not a single infection. Seriously consider getting one.

[Ellie]

I have been discouraged from having a catheter because of possible UTI's

Rosemary, if you want a catheter, get a catheter. It's your decision.

Yes, there is an increased risk of UTIs but those risks can be lessened substantially by following hygiene guidelines and drinking lots of water. xx

[Music man's wife]

Hubby wears very baggy elasticated joggers. When he needs a wee we pull them forward and put the bottle in place and he has a pee sitting down.
He did have urinary sheaths for a while but they use to back up and then he would require a wash and change.

[Rosemary6NT]

Ellie thank you. I will consider it

[shelly21]

I wear loose clothing now re ease of use. Often a size up meaning they often defy gravity lol.

Can I ask at what stage did those with a catheter choose it was the right time? I'm 6 months post diagnosis but about 2yrs symptom onset. I am finding it harder to stop accidents occuring.

[matthew55]

Well when I got mine I was peeing little often and slowly. I can still pee but the simplicity of the process means I'm never going back. 😉😁😘😍xx

[Ellie]

I am finding it harder to stop accidents occuring.

Then it's time Shelly...

Unless it's an overactive bladder, in which case your GP can prescribe meds which may help. xx

[nunhead_man]

Hello there

Hubby wears very baggy elasticated joggers. When he needs a wee we pull them forward and put the bottle in place and he has a pee sitting down.
He did have urinary sheaths for a while but they use to back up and then he would require a wash and change.

Thank you – we will have a try at this this afternoon and see how it goes.

I guess the problem with urinary sheaths was that the bottle was to smaller volume for the amount of urine over time hence the backup?

[Lynne K]

I wear loose clothing now re ease of use. Often a size up meaning they often defy gravity lol.

Can I ask at what stage did those with a catheter choose it was the right time? I'm 6 months post diagnosis but about 2yrs symptom onset. I am finding it harder to stop accidents occuring.

I’m 4 years since diagnosed and waiting for a suprapubic catheter. I can still use my walker to get free my RR chair to my powered wheelchair then go to the loo independently. But it’s getting harder as my hands are weak and legs on the way out. But I’m determined to be independent for as long as possible xx