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Bullhead City, AZ

Can somebody please tell me what I can use to clean before I do female self catheterization?

July 31, 2018
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A MyMSTeam Member

I've had the small wipes about 2 inch by 2 inch you can buy in a pharmacy come with my order of Cath. but my previous Urologist recommended taking Vitamin C 3000 a day he said bacteria cannot form when the C is present and it's a natural thing.

August 1, 2018
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member if you're speaking of your personal area, then warm water should do and/or an adult wipe. Too much cleansing of the private area destroys the natural bacteria that belongs there. 😊

August 1, 2018
A MyMSTeam Member

Though I’m male, I use diluted organic castile soap, Dr. Bronner’s. It’s available on Amazon etc., and I would think it would work for women too. Rinse it well. Also check with your doctor or urologist.

July 31, 2018
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member, the high dose C recommended here is for gastric issues, not the vaginal area.

August 3, 2018
A MyMSTeam Member

Huh?

January 12, 2019

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