Hi. I will be having 4 tests on Monday for my bladder. Starts with an ultrasound, then VCUG (voiding cysto-urethrogram- to check if my kidneys are getting backed up), hour break then urodynamics and finally a cystography. And I get to meet with my urologist right after to learn what's going on and the plan.
I've been getting lots of UTIs and last check had Grade 3 Trabeculation of my bladder. Yikes, big words. I read that trabeculation is when the bladder muscles thicken over time. I've been self-cathing twice a day for 5 years. Urologist thinks I may need to cath more. uhg. But this testing will show what's going on.
Just wanted to share with others who may understand. I will write about the results. If anyone has any questions about these tests, I will be happy to share. (I am usually quite strong but all these tests are a bit hard to take).
Thanks for "listening."
Alison
I've been getting lots of UTIs and last check had Grade 3 Trabeculation of my bladder. Yikes, big words. I read that trabeculation is when the bladder muscles thicken over time. I've been self-cathing twice a day for 5 years. Urologist thinks I may need to cath more. uhg. But this testing will show what's going on.
Just wanted to share with others who may understand. I will write about the results. If anyone has any questions about these tests, I will be happy to share. (I am usually quite strong but all these tests are a bit hard to take).
Thanks for "listening."
Alison
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