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Ketamine Left Me Peeing Jelly: Nurse's Shocking Story
24 Jan
Summary
- A dental nurse's decade-long ketamine addiction severely damaged her bladder.
- Her bladder could only hold four tablespoons of urine, causing painful symptoms.
- She has been clean for four months after undergoing rehabilitation.
A dental nurse's decade-long ketamine addiction resulted in severe bladder damage, leaving her unable to hold more than four tablespoons of urine. Emma, 28, began using the drug at 19, escalating to daily use within four years. The addiction led to painful symptoms like urinating blood and jelly-like clots, forcing her to quit her job.
Despite undergoing a bladder stretch in April 2024 and entering rehab in September 2024, Emma relapsed six days later. Her bladder capacity further reduced, requiring frequent bathroom visits. After a 14-week rehabilitation program starting in July 2025, she has now been clean for four months.
Emma, who lives in Edinburgh, estimates she spent the equivalent of "ten Mercedes" on ketamine. She recounts incidents like urinating on herself during a flight due to her condition. Doctors warned her about the severe damage, noting her bladder could only hold 75ml. She is now in a recovery house and urges others to avoid ketamine, emphasizing that recovery is possible.
