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[mitch]

hi everyone, i am 18 months post i self cath during the day and use a condom cath and bag at night. my bladder drains when it is between 300-400 cc. there is mornings when i wake up sweating and as soon as im cathed it goes away, what is causing this

thanks mitch

[Hikkakaru]

mitch, on Aug 27 2009, 06:40 AM, said:

hi everyone, i am 18 months post i self cath during the day and use a condom cath and bag at night. my bladder drains when it is between 300-400 cc. there is mornings when i wake up sweating and as soon as im cathed it goes away, what is causing this

thanks mitch

It could be an autonomic reaction similiar to dysreflexia. Basically your body trying to let you know you need to cath asap.

[Bob C]

Your bladder is getting too full at night, obviously not draining adequately. You should talk to your urologist about this. It cauld possibly contribute to infection and kidney damage. The sweating is your body's response to pain

[Karl187]

The sweating may also be a sympton of your injury. Those with SCI cannot properly regulate their body temp, so sweating occurs frequently. It may also be a reaction to pain, which could be caused by letting your bladder fill too much.

[Steviewo]

mitch, on Aug 27 2009, 03:40 PM, said:

there is mornings when i wake up sweating and as soon as im cathed it goes away, what is causing this

thanks mitch

I think you've answered you're own question to be honest Mitch