Hi I have newly been diagnosed and yesterday went to a bladder and bowel clinic
I have had problems with my bladder for some time. Needing the loo up to 18 times a day
The lady I saw suggested using a catheter myself and I have freaked out
Need reassurance that this is going to be ok 
How often do you need to use them?
Is it hard to use or painful?
Feeling stressed and unprepared:(
Hi,
I self catheterise and many of us do. I’ve done this for over 5 years and stress it is not in the least bit painful. It does takes a bit of practice to find your urethra. I recommend using a mirror to understand your own body. I do it every time I go to the loo so maybe 6 times a day. As you’ve totally emptied your bladder it should negate the need for going 18 times!!
Hope that helps a bit. There will be other older posts about this, if you do a search I’m sure you’ll find other’s points of view and advice. x
Thank you
I think I panicked when told this but am slowly coming round to idea
MS seems to throw these things at you doesn’t it