Have neurogenic bladder for 3 years. Intermittent catheterization caused too many infections and pain. Now have suprapubic catheter for 6 plus years. Suprapubic catheter is now causing constant bladder spasms and infections, despite bladder medications and several rounds of Botox. Saw new urologist, he is suggesting radical cystectomy with ileal conduit. He said the infections are messing up my kidneys and can cause them to fail. I'm at my wits' end and scared. Botox several different times, anti-spasm medications (oxybutynin, Detrol, Myrbetriq) all cause constipation. Urologist says, "You need to take care of your kidneys." I also am diabetic type 2.
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