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Can i get catheters without prescription? And which are the best ones?

Posted by Dan on 12/11/2011, 10:53 pm

Hi all, I attended the Manchester workshop a few years ago which definetly helped me but i still struggle with paruesis and ive started to think that part of this peeing problem might be physical issues. I've tried every method to beat paruesis without any real success so now im planning on trying the catheters. Anyway, i talked to my gp about using catheters but he disagreed and sent me to see a Urologist doctor at the hospital (an appointment which i waited months for) who said i should get a Cystocopy. So i waited more months for the Cystocopy and when i finally got there the doctor disagreed and said i shouldnt have it done as he thinks its a mental problem and not a physical, and that it could do more harm than good. So now im waiting more months for yet another appointment where i pee in an electric toilet (i forget the medical term) which measures flow rate i think.

Basically im just getting the run around and all i want is some catheters! I'm fed up of waiting around so wanted to start just using the catheters myself but im unsure of where to get them, which are the best ones to get and if i can actually get them without a prescription?

Thanks

Re: Can i get catheters without prescription? And which are the best ones?

Posted by Mark L on 13/11/2011, 11:38 pm, in reply to "Can i get catheters without prescription? And which are the best ones?"

Hi Dan,

There are many places online to buy from, but im unable to find the ones I use. They are either different looking/from the US. I was given Lofric Primo ones from the nurse, after seeing my GP and the urologist.

It didnt take too long for me, as I knew 100% that it was mental and not at all physical. I basically got some free samples, then went back to my GP the next year. I got a perscription and got a box of about 50. Have been great and reassuring to have in your pocket.

Sorry I cant find my one online for you, but have a look around and maybe try a few. If your GP agrees its physical, then all the urologist needs to do is test a sample of urine and refer you to a nurse...

Cheers,

Mark

Re: Can i get catheters without prescription? And which are the best ones?

Posted by Andrew on 14/11/2011, 9:25 am, in reply to "Can i get catheters without prescription? And which are the best ones?"

HI Dan

I believe you can go to the supppliers' websites and request samples.

Coloplast seem to do Easycath and Speedicath.
AstraZeneca do Lofric and Lofric plus.
Worth a try.

However do consider attending a follow-up workshop; most guys find they need to do that to go over the stuff again and to get a new impetus.

Cheers

Andrew

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