Post-miscarriage symptoms? (Possible TMI)?
Question:
Is it common for the doctors to have to insert a catheter and send you for ultrasound? I'm sure it is, but the catheter was so very uncomfortable, and now, nearly 12 hours later, it still hurts to urinate. I've been reading accounts of other womens' miscarriages, and I have yet to read anything about a catheter.
Answers:
First of all, I am so sorry for your loss. It is a horrendous thing to experience and I am sad that you had to go through it.
In general, I am unsure why they would insert an catheter unless you were going under anesthesia to immobilize the lower half of your body or going to be contained to a hospital bed for an extended period. I do know (yes, unfortunately I have too much experience with miscarriages, early and late-term) that they need to do an ultrasound to see what is going on with your uterus, ovaries, etc., to make sure you do not need a d&c or d&e and sometimes you are pregnant with multiples and they need to evaluate the situation further. Depends on how far along you are as to how much they can tell without ultrasound.
One thing is for sure, you should not be sore this long after the catheter has been removed. Once a properly inserted catheter is in place you shouldn't even notice it. They may have scraped you up a bit, should have it checked out. I have had several and not had discomfort except for the placement and removal of the catheter. You should call your OB/GYN or your GP and let them know about it. If you can not reach them and the pain is severe, call the ER and inform them that there is something wrong resulting from a catheter placed and removed by them and you are coming in to get checked out.
Whatever you do, consult your GP or OB on the necessity of the catheter. You may have cause to not be charged for the procedure and equipment and reimbursed for any follow-up care you receive for the discomfort following the catheterization.
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