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Falling Asleep While Cathing At Night

Hey folks,
Chances are you ended up clicking on this post because the title either sounds confusing or funny.
But yes, you read that correctly. Let's say that I know someone who cath's all throughout the night; at least 4 times a night. Lately, I've found myself doing an extra bit of laundry and being the investigator that I am...I did the sniff test. Of course I asked him what's up and he said he's been so sleepy that he falls asleep in the midst of doing this procedure.
Doing the laundry isn't the part that is worrying me. I'm more concerned that a) he isn't getting a proper sleep and b) that he's so tired while doing this. Dan has a C6, incomplete injury and has made HUGE strides to a) cath himself and b) get off using the leg bag, so unfortunately going back to using a night bag isn't really an option for him and I completely respect that.
Anyone else experience anything similar? What do you do?
Thanks a bunch in advance.
Elena
WAGS of SCI
Chances are you ended up clicking on this post because the title either sounds confusing or funny.
But yes, you read that correctly. Let's say that I know someone who cath's all throughout the night; at least 4 times a night. Lately, I've found myself doing an extra bit of laundry and being the investigator that I am...I did the sniff test. Of course I asked him what's up and he said he's been so sleepy that he falls asleep in the midst of doing this procedure.
Doing the laundry isn't the part that is worrying me. I'm more concerned that a) he isn't getting a proper sleep and b) that he's so tired while doing this. Dan has a C6, incomplete injury and has made HUGE strides to a) cath himself and b) get off using the leg bag, so unfortunately going back to using a night bag isn't really an option for him and I completely respect that.
Anyone else experience anything similar? What do you do?
Thanks a bunch in advance.
Elena
WAGS of SCI
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We used to have that entire system and such peaceful sleeps unless the condom cath blew off, lol! It has been an interesting transition for us but we are slowly getting used to it. Do you find that you get thirsty in the middle of the night if you cut your water intake off so early?
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Managing water consumption makes the most sense but it can tough if you are thirsty- nothing worse! Lol What time do you usually stop drinking water?
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Do your brother use a night bag for night time or cath throughout the night as well?
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